Breastfeeding is a precious moment comes in every mother's life. It nourishes both mother and her baby. Along with benefits, there are some myths also which are associated with breastfeeding.

1. Breastfeeding
Myths, Facts & Benefits
#WorldBreastFeedingWeek
1-7 August, 2016

2. “Breastfeeding: A Key to
Sustainable Development”

3. • Content
– Introduction
– Statistics
– Milk Ejection - Basics
– Myths & Facts
– Benefits

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

5. • Statistics
– Globally, only 38% of infants are
exclusively breastfed
– Suboptimal breastfeeding contributes to
8,00,000 infant deaths
http://www.who.int/nutrition/global-target-2025/infographic_breastfeeding.pdf?ua=1

6. • Milk Ejection- Basics
Prolactin &
Oxytocin hormone
release
Hormones trigger
mammary gland to
stimulate milk
production and
ejection
Infant suckles at the
breast
Stimulation of nerve
ending in mother’s
nipple

7. Myths
&
Facts

8. #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.

9. #2
Myth:
– Not every woman can produce milk
Fact:
– It’s not true! In fact, 99% of the women are
able to produce milk. The mother produces
more milk when the baby takes more.

10. #3
Myth:
– Breastfeeding changes the size and shape
of the breast
Fact:
– It’s 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 doesn’t do anything
beyond that!

11. #4
Myth:
– Never wake a sleeping baby for
breastfeeding
Fact:
– Not true! necessary to feed on schedule to
maintain a good supply!

12. #5
Myth:
– Breastfeeding prevents pregnancy
Fact:
– It’s 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!

13. Benefits
Of
Breastfeeding
To
Baby

14. • 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 non-
communicable disease

15. Benefits
Of
Breastfeeding
To
Mother

16. • 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

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