Volume 8
Number 1 January 2024Breastfeeding: Let the babe begins own going with the divine and unique ambrosia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70357/jdamc.2024.v0801.01
Biswas BK1
Abstract
Every mammal’s milk has different compositions suitably specified for their kids. As the cattle’s’ milk is for the calves, so the human milk is for the babies. Then, all concerned with pediatric practice, obstetricians, health workers, social activists, hospital staffs, medias, even the secondary schools and madrasas, practically all persons having public approach should communicate this exclusive and most valuable information of breastfeeding to future mothers, guardians and in the communities.
In my journey with pediatrics since 1986 in different graded hospital settings and also in private chambers I have been encountering women from various socioeconomic background have gathered too many diverse experiences about breastfeeding. From complete ignorance of breastfeeding benefits, injurious prejudice e.g. prelaceteal feeds to potentially risky early introduction of infant formula or cow’s /goat’s milk. With the goal to re-establish a global breastfeeding culture and provide support for breastfeeding everywhere, World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) was formed on 14th February, 1991.1 Later WHO & UNICEF and their partners including individuals, organizations and governments worldwide join with WABA. World Breastfeeding Week is an annual celebration which is held every year from 1st August to 7th August.
Keywords:
- Department of Paediatrics