Breastfeeding

Myths, Facts & Benefits

#WorldBreastFeedingWeek
1-7 August, 2016

Breastfeeding: A Key to
Sustainable Development

 Content
Introduction
Statistics
Milk Ejection - Basics
Myths & Facts
Benefits

 Breastfeeding
Feeding of an infant or young child with breast
milk directly from breasts is called breastfeeding
Is the optimal source of nutrition

 Statistics
Globally, only 38%
exclusively breastfed

of

infants

are

Suboptimal breastfeeding contributes to

8,00,000 infant deaths
http://www.who.int/nutrition/global-target2025/infographic_breastfeeding.pdf?ua=1

 Milk Ejection- Basics

Prolactin &
Oxytocin
hormone
release
Hormones
trigger
mammary
gland to
stimulate milk
production
and ejection

Stimulation of
nerve ending
in mothers
nipple

Infant suckles
at the breast

Myths
&
Facts

#1
Myth:
Nursing rest to your breast can ensure
more milk

Fact:
More resting your breasts can help you to
make more milk for your baby.

#2
Myth:
Not every woman can produce milk

Fact:
Its not true! In fact, 99% of the women are
able to produce milk. The mother produces
more milk when the baby takes more.

#3
Myth:
Breastfeeding changes the size and shape of
the breast

Fact:
Its not true. In fact, the doctors say this is
just an old wives tale! Pregnancy may do
some mild alterations to the look of your
breasts; breastfeeding doesnt do anything
beyond that!

#4
Myth:
Never wake
breastfeeding

sleeping

baby

for

Fact:
Not true! necessary to feed on schedule to
maintain a good supply!

#5
Myth:
Breastfeeding prevents pregnancy

Fact:
Its actually not clear! Several families have
children who are born 10 months apart. On the
other hand, experts believe that it is a form of
birth control. However, as soon as your
menstrual cycle is back, you can conceive again!

Benefits
Of
Breastfeeding
To
Baby

 Babies who are fed nothing but breast milk

from birth through their first 6 months of life
get the best start
Exclusive breastfeeding provides babies: the
perfect nutrition
Protection from respiratory infections,
diarrheal disease, and other life-threatening
ailments
Protection against obesity and noncommunicable disease

Benefits
Of
Breastfeeding
To
Mother

Promotes mother and child bonding

Prevents uterine bleeding in the mother after
delivery
The natural form of Family Planning
Reduces the risks of breast and ovarian
cancer in the mother
It helps a mother return to pre-pregnancy
weight

Thank You
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