In April 2017, the National Congress recently sanctioned Law No. 13,435, which establishes Golden August as the month of breastfeeding.
In the first week of the month, the World Breastfeeding Week (SMAM) and some mothers assisted in Anita Garibaldi Health Education and Research Center (CEPS), in Macaíba (RN), spoke about the experience of breastfeeding while waiting for their appointments.
Edna da Silva breastfeeds Evellyn Rinny, six months old, their second daughter. During her prenatal follow-up, she said she was encouraged to breastfeed due to the guidance she received from the CEPS multidisciplinary team. The daddy Rodrigo Pereira accompanies the moments with pride.
Sueli Silva breastfeeds Maria Victoria, 3 months old, her second daughter and recognized the importance of this moment for the girl's healthy growth.
Ana Fabian (featured photo) faces the first experience as a mother with serenity and said that despite the difficulties, she will continue to breastfeed the little one Allana Emanuelly, of 24 days.
The multidisciplinary team at CEPS Anita Garibaldi, made up of preceptors, undergraduate students and residents, encourages breastfeeding in various activities, as this is a way to strengthen the bond between mother and baby, in addition to being a powerful strategy for healthy development.
Breastfeeding is related to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in 2015 by the 193 member countries of the United Nations.
According to information from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life helps prevent hunger, malnutrition and obesity by ensuring all the nutrients and calories needed for the baby's growth and development, in line with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger). After this period, PAHO/WHO recommends the introduction of other foods and that the child continues to be breastfed for up to two years or more.
Text and photos: Ariane Mondo / Ascom – ISD
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