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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jnmmh.2454.7506.9223.4

Abstract

Breastfeeding, or nursing, is the process by which human breast milk is fed to a baby. Breast milk can be from the breast, or can be pumped and fed to the infant. The world fitness company (WHO) recommends that breastfeeding begin in the first hour of a child’s existence and retain as often and as a lot because the toddler wants health groups, which includes the WHO, recommend breastfeeding completely for 6 months which means that no different meals or liquids, aside from nutrition D, are generally given. WHO recommends distinct breastfeeding for the primary 6 months of existence, accompanied by using persisted breastfeeding with appropriate complementary foods for up to 2 years and past. Of the one hundred thirty five million toddlers born every year, most effective 42% are breastfed within the first hour of life, most effective 38% of moms exercise exceptional breastfeeding during the primary 6 months, and 58% of moms continue breastfeeding as much as the age of two years and past.

Keywords : Post-partum Depression; WHO; SIDS; Asthma; RTI; Contraction.

Corresponding Author : Priyanka Thakur, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing, Galgotias School of Nursing, Galgotias University, Greater Noida 201306, Uttar Pradesh, India.