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  2. Breastfeeding - Wikipedia

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    Breastfeeding, also known as nursing, is the process where breast milk is fed to a child. [1] [2] Breast milk may be from the breast, or may be pumped and fed to the ...

  3. Infant feeding - Wikipedia

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    Breastfeeding, prehistorically, was the only way infants were nourished; there was no acceptable substitute for human milk for a long time. In 1 AD, philosophers were discovering the importance of breast milk versus any substitute. It was concluded that breastfeeding helped the mother and infant establish an emotional connection. [3]

  4. Establishment of breastfeeding - Wikipedia

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    Establishment of breastfeeding refers to the initiation of providing breast milk of mother to baby. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), [ 2 ] breastfeeding is the best way to provide nourishment, including essential nutrients , energy and antibodies , to infants and toddlers .

  5. Do health policies keep exclusive breastfeeding out of reach?

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    New parents who choose to breastfeed will find plenty of barriers to starting and even more to continuing breastfeeding. While about 83% of babies have been breastfed at least once in their first ...

  6. Breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding: First in a long line of ...

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    Breastfeeding should never be forced, but we (as healthcare professionals) need to practice what we preach,” Lowe said. “We know it is the recommended feeding option for most babies. We ...

  7. International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes

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    The Code aims to shield breastfeeding from commercial promotion that affects mothers, health workers and health care systems. The Code and resolutions also contain specific provisions and recommendations relating to labelling of infant formula and other breastmilk substitutes. i. Mothers

  8. Letter of recommendation - Wikipedia

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    A letter of recommendation or recommendation letter, also known as a letter of reference, reference letter, or simply reference, is a document in which the writer assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended in terms of that individual's ability to perform a particular task or function.

  9. Breastfeeding promotion - Wikipedia

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    Experts suggest breastfeeding within the first day of birth until the infant is 6-months old. Promotion of breastfeeding during this period could potentially reduce the mortality rates by 16% if infant was breast fed since day one and 22% if the infant was breastfed within the first hour. [34]