Breastfeeding: Breaking down barriers
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breastfeeding, human milk, newborn, maternal healthAbstract
Breastfeeding is the most cost-effective intervention regarding the health of newborns and their mothers. It is a physiological practice that reduces the risk of diseases and infections of the newborn, and improves its development and growth. It simultaneously reduces the maternal risk of breast cancer, bleeding after childbirth, and it provides contraceptive protection and improves the emotional bond between mother and child. Despite these benefits, Mexican statistics show a deficiency in this practice. This article delves into the benefits of breastfeeding, myths and realities that have emerged from social beliefs around it, in order to reduce the barriers that limit breastfeeding and thus improve the health of mothers and children.
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