Optimal breastfeeding could save more than 800,000 children's lives annually, yet many mothers unwittingly harm their infants by giving them water instead of breast milk.
Breastfeeding provides essential nutrients, reduces the risk of serious diseases and positively impacts IQ and behavioral outcomes for children, especially in developing nations.
Breastfeeding isn't just beneficial for health; its lack in developing countries can cost the global economy an estimated $341 billion every year.
The guidelines for optimal breastfeeding are clear: breastfeed within one hour after birth, exclusively for six months, and continue for up to 2 years.
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