2022
DOI: 10.1038/s41372-022-01339-z
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Exclusive breastfeeding promotion policies: whose oxygen mask are we prioritizing?

Abstract: Provision of human milk is crucial for maternal and infant health. However, exclusive breastfeeding may exacerbate mood disorders in women unable to achieve this goal. A nuanced approach that considers all aspects of maternal and infant health is needed. In this paper, we bring attention to the potentially negative consequences on maternal and infant health that may be associated with exclusive breastfeeding in the setting of significant challenges. We discuss recent literature exploring the relationship betwe… Show more

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“…Likewise, longer exclusive breastfeeding has been established to reduce the occurrence of endometrial malignancy, as well as ovarian cancer [ 48 - 50 ]. Apart from the protective functions in the prevention of breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancers, which longer and exclusive breastfeeding confers on women, various health benefits, which include but are not limited to the prevention of obesity and overweight, are also derived by infants who are adequately and regularly breastfed, thereby reducing their chances of developing numerous cancers in which risk factors are being overweight and obesity [ 51 ].…”
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“…Likewise, longer exclusive breastfeeding has been established to reduce the occurrence of endometrial malignancy, as well as ovarian cancer [ 48 - 50 ]. Apart from the protective functions in the prevention of breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancers, which longer and exclusive breastfeeding confers on women, various health benefits, which include but are not limited to the prevention of obesity and overweight, are also derived by infants who are adequately and regularly breastfed, thereby reducing their chances of developing numerous cancers in which risk factors are being overweight and obesity [ 51 ].…”
Section: Promotion Of Exclusive Breastfeedingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The recommendations by the WHO, except in specific circumstances such as nursing women with HIV/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is that total breastfeeding of infants should be for a period of not less than 6 months, then continued for 2 years or more, and supplemented with other additional vital foods [ 51 ]. Hence, nursing mothers should be encouraged in practicing the exclusive method of breastfeeding, while policies to encourage this is required globally [ 51 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
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