Alăptarea - beneficii pentru copil şi mamă; nu sunt date recente despre rata alăptării în România

Breastfeeding is highlighted as a crucial public health intervention with benefits for both mother and child, according to the National Institute of Public Health. The World Breastfeeding Week emphasizes the need for effective policies to support breastfeeding. Despite positive trends, Romania lacks recent data on exclusive breastfeeding rates, with the last study conducted in 2011 showing only 12.6% of infants exclusively breastfed for the first six months. The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, followed by continued breastfeeding with appropriate complementary foods. The absence of updated national data underscores the need for enhanced monitoring and support for breastfeeding practices.