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The World Health Organization (WHO)* has recommended that
pregnant women and new mothers be informed of the benefits
and superiority of breast-feeding, in particular, the fact
that it provides the best nutrition and protection from
illness for babies. Mothers should be given guidance on the
preparation for and maintenance of lactation, with special
emphasis on the importance of the well-balanced diet both
during pregnancy and after delivery. Unnecessary
introduction of partial bottle feeding or other foods and
drinks should be discouraged since it will have a negative
effect on breast-feeding. Similarly, mothers should be
warned of the difficulty of reversing a decision not to
breastfeed. Before advising a mother to use an infant
formula, she should be advised of the social and financial
implications of her decision. For example, if a baby is
exclusively bottle-fed, more than one can (500g) per week
will be needed, so the family circumstances and cost should
be kept in mind. Mother should be reminded that breast milk
is not only the best but also the most economical food for
babies. If a decision to use infant formula is taken, it is
important to give instruction on correct preparation
methods, emphasizing that unboiled water, unsterilized
bottles or incorrect dilution can lead to illness.
(i) Immediately after delivery,
breast milk is yellowish and sticky. This milk is called
colostrum, which is secreted during the first week of
delivery. Colostrum is more nutritious than mature milk
because it contains more protein, more anti-infective
properties which are of great importance for the infant's
defense against dangerous neonatal infections. It also
contains higher levels of, Vitamin 'A',
(ii) breast milk- A) is, a complete
and balanced food and provides all the nutrients needed by
the infant [for the first six months of life] (B) has
anti-infective properties that protect the infants from
infection in the early months (C) is always available; (D)
needs no utensils or water (which might, carry germs) or
fuel for its preparation,
(iii) breastfeeding is much cheaper
than feeding infant milk substitutes as the cost of the
extra food needed by the mother is negligible compared to
the cost of feeding infant milk substitutes,
(iv) mothers who breast-feed
usually have longer periods of infertility after child birth
than non-lactators; (b) details of management of breast
feeding, as under:- (i) breast-feeding-(A) immediately after
delivery enables the contraction of the womb and helps the
mother to regain her figure quickly; (B) is successful when
the infant suckles frequently and the mother wanting to
breast-feed is confident in her ability to do so (ii) in
order to promote and support breast-feeding the mother's
natural desire to breast feed should always be encouraged by
giving, where needed, practical advice and making sure that
she has the support of her relatives. (iii) adequate care
for the breast and nipples should be taken during pregnancy.
(iv) it is also necessary to put the infant to the breast as
soon as possible after delivery, (v) let the mother and the
infant stay together after the delivery, the mother and her
infant should be allowed to stay together (in hospital, this
is called "rooming-in"); (vi) give the infant colostrum as
it is rich in many nutrients and anti-infective factors
protecting the infants from infections during the few days
of its birth; (vii) the practice of discarding colostrum and
giving sugar water, honey water, butter or other concoctions
instead of colostrum should be very strongly discouraged;
(viii) let the infants suckle on demand; (ix) every effort
should be made to breast-feed the infants whenever they cry;
(x) mother should keep her body and clothes and that of the
infant always neat and clean.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Breastfeeding is the best for babies and a healthy diet / maternal nutrition is important when breastfeeding. A decision not to breastfeed can be difficult to reverse. Infant formula is suitable from birth when babies are not breastfed. It is recommended that all formula milks be used on the advice of a doctor, midwife, health visitor, public health nurse, dietitian, pharmacist, or other professional responsible for maternal and child-care and the financial implications should be considered. All preparation and feeding instructions should be followed carefully as inappropriate preparation could lead to health hazards. Breast milk is best for babies. At Danone, we support breast feeding and believe that breast milk is the best food for babies as the sole source of nutrition for the first 6 months of life and is recommended to be continued until 2 years with the introduction of appropriate complementary foods after 6 months of age.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: MOTHER'S MILK IS BEST For Healthcare Professional use only. Not for distribution to the general public |
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The World Health Organization (WHO)* has recommended that
pregnant women and new mothers be informed of the benefits
and superiority of breast-feeding, in particular, the fact
that it provides the best nutrition and protection from
illness for babies. Mothers should be given guidance on the
preparation for and maintenance of lactation, with special
emphasis on the importance of the well-balanced diet both
during pregnancy and after delivery. Unnecessary
introduction of partial bottle feeding or other foods and
drinks should be discouraged since it will have a negative
effect on breast-feeding. Similarly, mothers should be
warned of the difficulty of reversing a decision not to
breastfeed. Before advising a mother to use an infant
formula, she should be advised of the social and financial
implications of her decision. For example, if a baby is
exclusively bottle-fed, more than one can (500g) per week
will be needed, so the family circumstances and cost should
be kept in mind. Mother should be reminded that breast milk
is not only the best but also the most economical food for
babies. If a decision to use infant formula is taken, it is
important to give instruction on correct preparation
methods, emphasizing that unboiled water, unsterilized
bottles or incorrect dilution can lead to illness.
(i) Immediately after delivery,
breast milk is yellowish and sticky. This milk is called
colostrum, which is secreted during the first week of
delivery. Colostrum is more nutritious than mature milk
because it contains more protein, more anti-infective
properties which are of great importance for the infant's
defense against dangerous neonatal infections. It also
contains higher levels of, Vitamin 'A',
(ii) breast milk- A) is, a complete
and balanced food and provides all the nutrients needed by
the infant [for the first six months of life] (B) has
anti-infective properties that protect the infants from
infection in the early months (C) is always available; (D)
needs no utensils or water (which might, carry germs) or
fuel for its preparation,
(iii) breastfeeding is much cheaper
than feeding infant milk substitutes as the cost of the
extra food needed by the mother is negligible compared to
the cost of feeding infant milk substitutes,
(iv) mothers who breast-feed
usually have longer periods of infertility after child birth
than non-lactators; (b) details of management of breast
feeding, as under:- (i) breast-feeding-(A) immediately after
delivery enables the contraction of the womb and helps the
mother to regain her figure quickly; (B) is successful when
the infant suckles frequently and the mother wanting to
breast-feed is confident in her ability to do so (ii) in
order to promote and support breast-feeding the mother's
natural desire to breast feed should always be encouraged by
giving, where needed, practical advice and making sure that
she has the support of her relatives. (iii) adequate care
for the breast and nipples should be taken during pregnancy.
(iv) it is also necessary to put the infant to the breast as
soon as possible after delivery, (v) let the mother and the
infant stay together after the delivery, the mother and her
infant should be allowed to stay together (in hospital, this
is called "rooming-in"); (vi) give the infant colostrum as
it is rich in many nutrients and anti-infective factors
protecting the infants from infections during the few days
of its birth; (vii) the practice of discarding colostrum and
giving sugar water, honey water, butter or other concoctions
instead of colostrum should be very strongly discouraged;
(viii) let the infants suckle on demand; (ix) every effort
should be made to breast-feed the infants whenever they cry;
(x) mother should keep her body and clothes and that of the
infant always neat and clean.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Breastfeeding is the best for babies and a healthy diet / maternal nutrition is important when breastfeeding. A decision not to breastfeed can be difficult to reverse. Infant formula is suitable from birth when babies are not breastfed. It is recommended that all formula milks be used on the advice of a doctor, midwife, health visitor, public health nurse, dietitian, pharmacist, or other professional responsible for maternal and child-care and the financial implications should be considered. All preparation and feeding instructions should be followed carefully as inappropriate preparation could lead to health hazards. Breast milk is best for babies. At Danone, we support breast feeding and believe that breast milk is the best food for babies as the sole source of nutrition for the first 6 months of life and is recommended to be continued until 2 years with the introduction of appropriate complementary foods after 6 months of age.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: MOTHER'S MILK IS BEST For Healthcare Professional use only. Not for distribution to the general public |
| 1. | EFSA 2014, FSSAI |
| 2. | Bettler J & Euler AR (2006) An evaluation of the growth of term infants fed formula supplemented with fructooligosaccaride. Int J Probiotics Prebiotics 1, 19–26 |
| 3. | Scholz-Ahrens, K. E., Ade, P., Marten, B., Weber, P., Timm, W., Açil, Y., Glüer, C. C., & Schrezenmeir, J. (2007). Prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics affect mineral absorption, bone mineral content, and bone structure. The Journal of nutrition, 137(3 Suppl 2), 838S–46S. https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/137.3.838S |
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