Let’s work together to make breastfeeding work!

  • Lisanne M Du Plessis University of Stellenbosch
Keywords: exclusive breastfeeding, continued breastfeeding, interventions

Abstract

The global recommendation on the early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for six months, and continued breastfeeding for up to two years of age and beyond,1 remains uncontested.2-4 However, the translation of this recommendation into successful practice continues to fall short.5

Author Biography

Lisanne M Du Plessis, University of Stellenbosch
RD(SA) RNT(SA) Senior Lecturer: Community Nutrition Division of Human Nutrition Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Stellenbosch University South Africa
Published
2015-09-14
How to Cite
Du Plessis, L. (2015). Let’s work together to make breastfeeding work!. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 28(3), 103-104. Retrieved from https://www.sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/2369
Issue
Vol 28 No 3 (2015)
Section
Editorials, Opinions, Issues in the field of Nutrition

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