The Optimal Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding: A Systematic Review (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789241595643)

The longstanding debate over the optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding has centered on the so-called "weanling's dilemma" in developing countries: the choice between the known protective effect of exclusive breastfeeding against infectious morbidity and the (theoretical) insufficiency of breast milk alone to satisfy the infant's energy and micronutrient requirements beyond 4 months of age.

The primary objective of this review is to assess the effects on child health, growth, and development, and on maternal health, of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months vs exclusive breastfeeding for 3-4 months with mixed breastfeeding (introduction of complementary liquid or solid foods with continued breastfeeding) thereafter through 6 months.

Author: Department of Child and Adolescent Healt
ISBN-10: 9241595647
ISBN-13: 9789241595643
Publisher: World Health Organization
Language: English
Published: 12/15/2002
Pages: 50
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 11.69h x 8.27w x 0.11d