Thread by @WHO

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Breast milk provides the perfect source of early nutrition for babies.
We all can support #breastfeeding mothers to breastfeed ANYWHERE!

🎥 @UNICEF

People sometimes tell moms to stay home, to cover up, even to leave a place because of #breastfeeding.
This is discouraging and can make some moms give up breastfeeding.

🤱🏼 is the normal way of providing babies with the much-needed nutrients for healthy growth and development

Breastfeeding the best start any mom can give her child.
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That’s why WHO is supporting efforts to help moms to breastfeed anytime, anywhere

We are encouraging everyone to do their part to support #breastfeeding mothers.

Breastfeeding saves lives.
Its benefits help keep babies healthy in their first days and last will into adulthood.
But #breastfeeding requires support, encouragement and guidance 🤱🏻🤱🏽🤱🏾🤱🏼🤱🏿

WHO and @UNICEF recommends:
🤱🏽 #Breastfeeding starts early (within one hour of birth)
🤱🏼Babies are breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months of life
🤱🏻Breastfeeding continues along with other foods for up to 2 years or beyond

DYK: Breast milk is still an important source of energy and nutrients in children aged 6–23 months.
🤱🏼Between 6-12 months: It can provide 1/2 or more of a child’s energy needs;
🤱🏿Between 12-24 months: 1/3 of energy needs

#breastfeeding 🤱🏻