Breastfeeding is one of the foundations of child health, development and survival. It is
especially important where diarrhoea, pneumonia and undernutrition are common causes of …

In this document, the Canadian Task Force on Preven-tive Health Care (CTFPHC) updates
its earlier breastfeeding recommendations1 by presenting evidence on interventions that …

Breastfeeding is arguably one of the most important decisions a mother can make after
making the decision to have children. The decision to breastfeed, as opposed to formula …

Introduction More than 98% of infant deaths occur in low-and middle-income countries
(LMICs). Breastfeeding improves infant survival and protects against certain illnesses, such …

The short-term benefits of breastfeeding have been well established. Among infants 0–5
months of age, the risk of all-cause mortality has been estimated to be 14 times higher in …

Importance Although 80% of infants in the United States start breastfeeding, only 22% are
exclusively breastfed up to around 6 months as recommended by a number of professional …

This supplement to Acta Paediatrica presents a series of meta-analyses and systematic
literature reviews examining a variety of health effects potentially related to breastfeeding …

Background There is extensive evidence of important health risks for infants and mothers
related to not breastfeeding. In 2003, the World Health Organization recommended infants …

104 p. While the evidence on the power of breastfeeding for lifelong health and prosperity is
stronger than ever, there is much work to be done in improving breastfeeding practices …

Breastfeeding has numerous benefits for both mothers and children. It stimulates cognitive
development and protects infants against diarrheal infections and pneumonia. It also …