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BREAST FEEDING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT IS AN INTEGRATED ISSUE OF FAMILY MEDICINE PRACTICE: SIMPLE REVIEW

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Dalal Saeeed S Alenezi, Areej Nughaymish Melfi Alanazi, Arwa Nughaymish Melfi Alanazi, Aseel Menwer M Alanazi, Ashjan Aqeel Q Alanazi, Ibtihaj Qaseem M Alenezi
» doi: 10.53555/ecb/2022.11.03.48

Abstract

Promoting the advantages of breastfeeding for both the mother and the child, disseminating evidence-based information on nursing practices and techniques, addressing common issues and worries of nursing mothers, and providing continuous support and guidance throughout the breastfeeding journey are the goals of integrating breastfeeding education and support into family medicine. Healthcare professionals may empower moms to make educated decisions about breastfeeding and ultimately enhance the health of mothers and infants by placing a high priority on breastfeeding education and support in family medicine. In this review it was highlighted that, breastfeeding education and support are essential components of family medicine, as they have a significant impact on the health and well-being of both mothers and infants. Breastfeeding has been proven to save lives and reduce disease burden for infants worldwide, as well as for mothers. Initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and exclusively breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life are recommended practices to protect infants from mortality and disease. It is also recommended to introduce complementary foods at 6 months of age and continue breastfeeding up to two years and beyond. Despite efforts to promote early and exclusive breastfeeding in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), there are still challenges to increasing uptake rates.

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