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XALIMANEWS: The World Health Organization (WHO) stresses the importance of "skin-to-skin" contact and "breastfeeding" in the stimulation of breast milk, especially colostrum, a substance rich in nutrients and antibodies to the newborn.
'Skin-to-skin contact and suckling stimulate the production of breast milk, including colostrum, also called the first + infant vaccine, which is extremely nutrient-rich and in '', says the organization in a briefing note published as a prelude to the celebration of World Breastfeeding Week.
This event is celebrated from August 1st to 7th of each year to encourage breastfeeding and improving infant health worldwide, says WHO
World Breastfeeding Week commemorates Innocenti Declaration signed in August 1990 p Political leaders, WHO, UNICEF and other organizations to protect, promote and encourage breastfeeding.
"Breastfeeding is the best way to provide infants with the nutrients they have need. WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding within one hour of birth and maintain it for the first 6 months, "says the same source.
WHO recalls the need to introduce nutrients in addition to breastfeeding up to two years of age or beyond.
This year WHO is working with UNICEF and its partners to promote the importance of support mothers to breastfeed their child during this crucial first hour of life, the organization says.
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