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Breastfeeding is a practice that still does not benefit 50% of newborns in our country. This has a direct impact on the health of newborns, since breast milk is the main source of defense for their bodies.
The director of the National Breastfeeding Program, María de los Ángeles Acosta, recalled that "in 2012 only 12, 8% of mothers breastfed. In the following years, and to date, the index has risen, but remains low. The goal set by the health portfolio is to triple the current statistics.
The professional said that is of utmost importance to raise the level of breastfeeding in order to increase the baby's defenses
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"For this success, the services of mother and child need to be strengthened, with training The benefits of breast milk [19659006] It is important to remember that breastfeeding is the first measure of food safety to reduce infant mortality, according to professionals in the region.
Food, in addition to providing various benefits to children to a nutritional, immunological and psychological level, to strengthen the bonds between the mother and the child
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<p> "It is particularly important to feed the baby with exclusive breast milk for the first six months of life, because <strong> helps prevent diarrhea and pneumonia </strong> two of the leading causes of Deaths in the </p>
<p> Another benefit of breastfeeding for the mother is that <strong> reduced the risk of ovarian and breast cancer </strong> two of the leading causes of death in mothers. women </p>
<h3> Nursing period </h3>
<p> With respect to breastfeeding period, they indicate that it should be performed from birth to six months exclusively .At this time, the infant continues to breastfeed and start a new period with the gradual introduction of other complementary foods. </p>
<p> At the age of one year, the child must continue with breast milk, but with the addition of food from the family table. Breastfeeding m is recommended at least up to 2 years. </p>
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