3Ps Health Initiative International

Introduction Public health organisations, including the 3Ps Health Initiative International recommend 6months of exclusive breastfeeding and continued until 2 years of age along with complementary foods for optimal growth, cognitive development and health.  Although the health benefits of exclusive breastfeeding are widely acknowledged, opinions and recommendations are strongly divided on the optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding and the practice of exclusive breastfeeding in different cultures and regions. This has led to many lactating women whether to practise exclusive breastfeeding or not.  Reasons why some women do not breastfeed their baby Lack of support: Many of our own mothers, friends, families and relatives used formula and they do not understand breastfeeding. They have little or no experience with nursing a child, so they cannot offer advice, guidance, or help. Partners and friends may not have enough information about breastfeeding to understa...