Diarrhea

Training mothers in developing countries to breastfeed for 6 months has health benefits

Published in Women's Health Weekly, May 15th, 2003

Reducing diarrheal disease among infants in less-developed countries could be assisted by the implementation of straightforward community-based health programs to promote exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months after childbirth, conclude authors of a new study.

The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months of age for infants in less-developed countries; previous research has suggested that exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months can protect against diarrheal disease, although there are concerns that exclusive breastfeeding could be associated with reduced infant growth. Maharaj Bhan from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences,...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2003-05-15)

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