Question

In at least 5 distinct ways (with rationales), please explain how informing all pregnant women about the advantages of breastfeeding will help to achieve the long-term Healthy People 2020 goal of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Answer: Breastfeeding have various Advantages such as:

• Development: The initial stage of birth, the infant development requires much nutrients. It helps in the development of the infant.
• Nutrition: Mother milk contains all the essential elements and nutrients that is required for the infant to grow and development of the proper functioning.
• Pure: The mother milk is one of the purest milk form which is directly provided to the infants which provides strength without the adulteration.
• Breastfeeding is not only good for the infant but also for the mother as it tends to contract the uterus.
• It also helps in reducing the weight gain during the pregnancy.