Tag: exclusive breastfeeding

Mrs George-Ileka noted that exclusive breastfeeding strengthens a baby’s immune system and reduces the risk of life-threatening infections, including diphtheria

Many Nigerian women are having to quit their jobs or remain unpaid to achieve exclusive breastfeeding for their babies.

“Breastfeeding is not only safe but very economical and makes mothers go back to the normal shape after giving birth."

Only 24 per cent of infants exclusively breastfed in Nigeria, says health ministry.

The first milk from the breast in the first seven days is very good, the mothers were told.

Resident doctors have threatened to strike.

“Poor exclusive breastfeeding practices in Nigeria have been associated with inadequate support from husbands…”

Most neonatal deaths are due to preventable causes, the consultant said.