Prioritise Early Breastfeeding Support

Nepal marks World Breastfeeding Week every year in the first week of August to promote breastfeeding in the country. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of an infant’s life because of its significant health benefits for both the infant and the mother. Extensive evidence shows that breastfeeding lowers the risk of infectious and chronic diseases and promotes optimal growth and development in the child, while for mothers, it reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.