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World Breastfeeding Week 2008
Mother Support : Going for
the Gold
Breastfeeding results from a reproductive health
continuum for the mother to the child with no beginning
or end, from generation to generation. When a practice
is disrupted, it must be restored. However, restoration
of the breastfeeding culture demands more resources and
mobilization.
In conjunction
with the Olympics next August, WBW 2008 calls for greater
support for mothers in achieving the gold standard of
infant feeding: breastfeeding exclusively for six months,
and providing appropriate complementary foods with
continued breastfeeding for up to two years or beyond.
As every
country sends its best athletes to compete at these global
games, it is important to remind ourselves that, in a
similar fashion, a healthy young athlete can only emerge
from a healthy start on life. There is no question that
optimal infant and young child feeding is essential for
optimal growth and development.
Supporting
Mother = Supporting Her to Provide the Golden Start For
Every Child ! |
