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JP Nadda Launches Nationwide Breast Feeding Programme
What was natural has been made unnatural by market forces, Union Health Minister J P Nadda today said as he launched nationwide breast feeding programme "MAA-Mother's Absolute Affection" aimed at promoting the practice among mothers.
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Breastfeeds and diarrhoea- AIIMS study
A recent study has shown that programmes that encourage women to feed their babies only breast milk for the first six months can lead to reduced rates of diarrhoea among infants. By feeding babies only breast milk, mothers can protect their children from contaminated drinking water.
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Duration of exclusive breast feeding in low income countries
Breast feeding continues to be the norm in low income countries, but the period of exclusive breast feeding after birth is often short. Accumulating evidence of the benefits of exclusive breast feeding led to a recommendation by the WHO that it be done for the first six months of life.
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JP Nadda Launches Nationwide Breast Feeding Programme
What was natural has been made unnatural by market forces, Union Health Minister J P Nadda today said as he launched nationwide breast feeding programme "MAA-Mother's Absolute Affection" aimed at promoting the practice among mothers.
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Breastfeeds and diarrhoea- AIIMS study
A recent study has shown that programmes that encourage women to feed their babies only breast milk for the first six months can lead to reduced rates of diarrhoea among infants. By feeding babies only breast milk, mothers can protect their children from contaminated drinking water.
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Duration of exclusive breast feeding in low income countries
Breast feeding continues to be the norm in low income countries, but the period of exclusive breast feeding after birth is often short. Accumulating evidence of the benefits of exclusive breast feeding led to a recommendation by the WHO that it be done for the first six months of life.
