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Empowering Mothers Through Breastfeeding, Insights From World Breastfeeding Week 2024

by Shivashangkari Chandran
August 1, 2024
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1st August marks the beginning of World Breastfeeding Week, an annual celebration held from August 1st to 7th to promote the importance and benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and babies. This global event, is organized by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, aims to raise awareness about the vital role breastfeeding plays in the health and well-being of children and mothers worldwide.

The theme for 2024 is “Closing The Gap, Breastfeeding Support For All”

These theme highlights the need to improve breastfeeding support to reduce inequalities that exist in society, with a special focus on breastfeeding in times of emergencies and crises. Breastfeeding provides essential nutrients and antibodies that help protect infants from various diseases and conditions, supporting their overall growth and development. During the first week, it is a crucial time for the mother and baby. It is healthy when mothers breastfeed their babies during the crucial time as it helps the baby to be healthier. It also builds a stronger bond between the mother and baby.

“Breastfeeding is a mothers gift to herself, her baby and the earth”- Pamela K Wiggins
The Benefits Of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding has several benefits for both newborns and mothers. Breast milk is a great source of nourishment for newborns, since it contains vitamins, minerals, and antibodies that assist to improve the immune system. Breastfed babies have a lower risk of developing infections, allergies, asthma, obesity, and chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes.

Breastfeeding helps postpartum recovery for mothers by reducing the risk of hemorrhaging and promoting the release of oxytocin, which aids in uterine contraction. It also reduces the incidence of breast and ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. And as said, it creates a unique bond between mothers and the child, enhancing emotional and psychological well being.

“Bottles fill his stomach, but breastfeeding fills his soul.”– Diane Wiessinger, IBCLC
Challenges And Support For Breastfeeding Mothers

Despite the numerous benefits, many mothers face challenges in initiating and sustaining breastfeeding. These challenges include a lack of support in the workplace, social stigma, insufficient maternity leave policies, and a lack of access to accurate information and resources. Some of them have a busy schedule at work, which makes them have no time for breastfeeding. In this modern world, many face the challenges that breastfeeding their child is an option to them and it isn’t that important.

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To address these issues, World Breastfeeding Week 2024 emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment for breastfeeding mothers. This includes advocating for policies that provide paid maternity leave, workplace accommodations, and access to lactation consultants and breastfeeding support groups. Public awareness campaigns aim to educate communities about the importance of breastfeeding and to dispel myths and misconceptions surrounding it.

What breastfeeding mothers do to ensure a constant milk supply for their babies - CNA Lifestyle
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Global Initiatives and Local Actions

Around the world, various initiatives and events are being organized to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. Healthcare providers, non-governmental organizations, and community groups are hosting seminars and workshops, to educate and support breastfeeding mothers. Social media campaigns and online resources are also being utilized to reach a wider audience, providing information and encouraging dialogue about the benefits and challenges of breastfeeding.

World Breastfeeding Week 2024 is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible benefits of breastfeeding and to advocate for a supportive environment for breastfeeding mothers. By raising awareness and promoting the importance of breastfeeding, we can ensure that every child has the best possible start in life and that every mother receives the support she needs to nurture her child.

“While breastfeeding may not seem to be the right choice for every parent, it is the best choice for every baby”- Amy Spangler

As we embark on this week of celebration and advocacy, let us remember that breastfeeding is not just a personal choice but a public health priority that contributes to the well-being of our communities and future generations.

Sources: Awareness Days , News18

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