Breastfeeding across cultures: A social-constructionist view of differences in infant feeding norms between the United Kingdom and .Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2011
Abstract:Breastfeeding is established as an important influence upon infant and maternal health. Also, it has positive effects for both the economy and the environment.Major influential organizations all agree that mothers should exclusively breastfeed their infant up to six months of age as breast milk is optimal to meet the infant's nutritional needs. These organizations include, The World Health Organization (WHO), The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), The UK Departme… Show more
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