Breastfeeding Reduces Risk of Child Mortality from Diarrhoea and Pneumonia

TLDR

• Health experts say exclusive breastfeeding protects babies against diarrhoea, pneumonia and other infectious diseases, which remain among the leading causes of child mortality.
• For mothers, breastfeeding lowers the risk of breast and ovarian cancers, supports postpartum recovery and strengthens the bond between mother and child.
• She explained that exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life lays a critical foundation for a child’s healthy growth, nutrition and immunity, providing all the nutrients and water an infant needs.