Exclusive breastfeeding a fundamental right of every child – UNICEF
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, says it is the fundamental right of every child to be exclusively breastfed for six months and upward of two years. The UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Enugu, Mrs. Juliet Chiluwe made the assertion Monday in her welcome address at a two-day Zonal Media Dialogue […]
Female journalists walk for exclusive breast-feeding in Ekiti
All mothers have milk in their breasts that is full and sufficient for their babies as every mother has the hormone that signals to the brain to produce milk for the breast
Help promote exclusive breastfeeding, group urges private sector, TBAs
To increase the rate of exclusive breastfeeding in Lagos, the private sector as well as Traditional Birth Attendants, TBAs, have been urged to encourage pregnant and lactating mothers that seek health care services in their facilities to embrace the culture of breastfeeding.
How we’re bridging the gap in exclusive breastfeeding — Toyin Saraki
Breastfeeding reduces the risk of infections and poor growth, and it is also a perfect way to bond with the baby
Water is the greatest barrier to exclusive breastfeeding — Ada Ezeogu, UNICEF Nutritionist
We should ensure that babies that are less than six months do not take water. If you give water, the baby will not be able to get sufficient milk and nutrient requirements and he will be malnourished.
Nigerian mothers denying babies exclusive breastfeeding
Seated among hundreds of nursing mothers at the Adeoyo Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, was 29-year-old Mrs Saidat Ganiyu. Her face was radiating with smiles, while she proudly breastfeed her baby.
