Mothers often do not breastfeed their children although breastfeeding is of multiple importance

Abstract

Breast milk is a unique natural food for newborns and infants. In addition to satisfy nutritional needs, it enables a child to grow and develop and protects it from pathogens with antibacterial and antiviral activity. Reduces the incidence of autoimmune and chronic diseases, improves intellectual development, prevents childhood overweight and reduces the incidence of type II diabetes later in life. The nutritional composition of breast milk is dynamic and changes depending on the physiology of the mammary glands and the mother's diet. Breastfeeding can also be one way to protect maternal health. Breastfeeding is profitable because it is associated with better health of the child, which means less absence from work and better work efficiency of the mother. Breastfeeding mothers do not need to buy formula or all the accompanying equipment, the bottle, pacifier and sterilizer. It is extremely important to support women during this period to persevere in continuing breastfeeding. Also, education of health professionals is very important, especially those who care for mother and child.