Thread by @WHO

It’s #WorldBreastfeedingWeek!
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Being a parent is the most important job in the world. Parents need time to give their child the best start in life. #Breastfeeding is one of them!

Support mums breastfeed anytime, anywhere!

It’s #WorldBreastfeedingWeek!

Mothers need time off from work to recover from birth and get #breastfeeding🤱🏻 off to a successful start.

Support mums breastfeed anytime, anywhere.

@WHOAFRO @pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOSEARO @WHOEMRO @WHOWPRO Majority of women still face obstacles to continue #breastfeeding their babies when they return to work. Workplace support is a major factor that influences a woman's decision to quit or continue breastfeeding.

Employers – let's make breastfeeding work!🤱
#WorldBreastfeedingWeek

@WHOAFRO @pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOSEARO @WHOEMRO @WHOWPRO Time off work is also important for fathers:
Paid paternity leave allows fathers to bond with their babies and promotes gender-equality, including childcare and household responsibilities. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek

@WHOAFRO @pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOSEARO @WHOEMRO @WHOWPRO @UNICEF @ilo @DrTedros @UN It's #WorldBreastfeedingWeek!

The @ilo recommends that countries enact legislation providing 18 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay, covered by public funds.

Currently, only 11% of countries meet this recommended standard.

@WHOAFRO @pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOSEARO @WHOEMRO @WHOWPRO @UNICEF @ilo @DrTedros @UN It's #WorldBreastfeedingWeek!

Employers are encouraged to work with governments to support #breastfeeding employees🤱🏾: Offer at least 18 weeks of paid maternity leave, preferably six months; and paid paternity leave.

@WHOAFRO @pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOSEARO @WHOEMRO @WHOWPRO @UNICEF @ilo @DrTedros @UN Family-friendly policies are good for families, babies and business. They have been shown to increase employee retention, improve job satisfaction, and result in fewer absences at work.

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek
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@WHOAFRO @pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOSEARO @WHOEMRO @WHOWPRO @UNICEF @ilo @DrTedros @UN It's #WorldBreastfeedingWeek.

When a #breastfeeding mother returns to work, her ability to continue 🤱🏻 depends on having access to breastfeeding breaks; a safe, private, and hygienic space for expressing and storing breastmilk; and affordable childcare at or near her workplace.

@WHOAFRO @pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOSEARO @WHOEMRO @WHOWPRO @UNICEF @ilo @DrTedros @UN Paid maternity leave is associated with improved child health outcomes:
🤱🏾Infants are more likely to be
👨🏾‍⚕️Better attendance at well-baby visits
💪🏾Higher rates of immunizations
😢Lower rates of infant mortality
🧠Improved early brain development
#WorldBreastfeedingWeek

🤱🏽Breastfed babies generally experience fewer illnesses, so parents miss fewer days of work.

This is what co-workers can do to support breastfeeding mums. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek

It’s #WorldBreastfeedingWeek.

Longer durations of maternity leave are associated with improved maternal physical and mental health, in the postpartum period and across the life course.

This is what low makers can do to support breastfeeding mums. ⬇️

Returning to paid work too soon after the birth of a child has been shown to have a detrimental effect on #breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity in the first six months, and duration. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek

Family-friendly policies that support #breastfeeding are critical to maternal health and well-being, infant health and development, and gender equity in the workplace #WorldBreastfeedingWeek

Longer durations of maternity leave are associated with improved maternal physical and mental health, in the postpartum period and across the life course. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek

@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO It's #WorldBreastfeedingWeek!

WHO recommends that infants be exclusively 🤱🏾 for six months, including initiation within the first hour of life and that they are continue to breastfeed for up to two years or beyond.

@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO Globally, the rates of #breastfeeding remain lower than what is required to protect the health of women and children.

🤱🏾43% of newborns initiate breastfeeding within one hour of birth

🤱🏻41% of infants under six months of age are exclusively breastfed

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek

@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO While 70% of women continue to breastfeed their infant for at least one year, by two years of age, #breastfeeding 🤱🏻 rates declines to 45% bit.ly/2McsoyL

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek
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@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO Being a parent is the most important job in the world and we are happy that our goodwill ambassadors @DrNataliaBecker and @Alissonbecker are making sure their children have the best start to life with #breastfeeding.
#WorldBreastfeedingWeek

@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @DrNataliaBecker @Alissonbecker It's #WorldBreastfeedingWeek.

DYK: #Breastfeeding reduces the 👶's risk of:
-Obesity
-Asthma
-Cardiovascular disease
-Diabetes (type 2)

Let’s support breastfeeding mums anytime, anywhere!
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@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @DrNataliaBecker @Alissonbecker @UNICEF @UN It's #WorldBreastfeedingWeek!
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Breast milk is the ideal food for newborns and infants. It gives infants all the nutrients they need for healthy development.

@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @DrNataliaBecker @Alissonbecker @UNICEF @UN Breast milk is the ideal food for infants.
It is safe, clean, contains antibodies which help protect against many common childhood illnesses.
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We can all help make society #breastfeeding friendly.

@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @DrNataliaBecker @Alissonbecker @UNICEF @UN WHO recommends exclusive #breastfeeding (only breast milk) starting within one hour after birth until a baby is 6 months old.

That's the best way to give a child a great start in life! bit.ly/2yIJ49c

📷: @UNICEF

@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @DrNataliaBecker @Alissonbecker @UNICEF @UN Early initiation of #breastfeeding, within 1 hour of birth, protects newborns from acquiring infections. bit.ly/2yIJ49c

Breastfeeding saves lives!🤱

@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @DrNataliaBecker @Alissonbecker @UNICEF @UN While #breastfeeding is natural, it can take time to learn and it really helps to get ongoing support from #healthworkers or peer counsellors.

@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @DrNataliaBecker @Alissonbecker @UNICEF @UN Hospitals can support mothers to breastfeed by not promoting infant formula, bottles or teats.

Support #breastfeeding 🤱🏽🤱🤱🏿

@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @DrNataliaBecker @Alissonbecker @UNICEF @UN Training staff on supporting mothers to breastfeed and assessing staff knowledge and skills is important to improve breastfeeding rates around the world.

We all can support #breastfeeding mums!🤱🏽🤱🤱🏿

@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @DrNataliaBecker @Alissonbecker @UNICEF @UN #HealthWorkers 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ can support mothers to breastfeed by discussing the importance of breastfeeding for babies and mothers, and preparing women on how to feed their baby.

Support #breastfeeding mums! 🤱🏽🤱🤱🏿

@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @DrNataliaBecker @Alissonbecker @UNICEF @UN #HealthWorkers 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ can support mothers to breastfeed by helping them to put their baby to the breast right away and encouraging skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby soon after birth.

#Breastfeeding saves lives! 🤱🏽🤱🏼🤱🏾

@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @DrNataliaBecker @Alissonbecker @UNICEF @UN Hospitals 🏥 can support mothers to breastfeed by helping them with common #breastfeeding problems.

Support #breastfeeding mums anytime, anywhere. 🤱🏻🤱🤱🏿

@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @DrNataliaBecker @Alissonbecker @UNICEF @UN Hospitals 🏥 can support mothers to breastfeed by:
- giving only breast milk unless there are medical reasons
- prioritizing donor human milk when a supplement is needed, and
- helping mothers who want to formula feed to do so safely.

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@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @DrNataliaBecker @Alissonbecker @UNICEF @UN Hospitals can support mothers to breastfeed by:
- letting mothers and babies stay together day and night
- making sure that mothers of sick babies can stay near their babies.

Support #breastfeeding mums! 🤱🏻🤱🏽🤱

@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @DrNataliaBecker @Alissonbecker @UNICEF @UN Hospitals 🏥 can support mothers to breastfeed by helping them know when their baby is hungry and not limiting breastfeeding times.

Support #breastfeeding. 🤱🏽🤱🏿🤱🏼

@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @DrNataliaBecker @Alissonbecker @UNICEF @UN Hospitals 🏥 can support mothers to breastfeed by counseling them on the use and risks of feeding bottles, teats, and pacifiers.

Support #breastfeeding mums! 🤱🏿🤱🤱🏻

@WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @DrNataliaBecker @Alissonbecker @UNICEF @UN Hospitals 🏥 can support mothers to breastfeed by referring them to community resources for breastfeeding support and working with communities to improve breastfeeding services.

Let`s ALL support #breastfeeding mums! 🤱🤱🏿🤱🏽🤱🏻