Evidence Based Commentary: Breastfeeding

Running head: EVIDENCE BASED COMMENTARY: BREASTFEEDING
EVIDENCE BASED COMMENTARY: BREASTFEEDING
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Executive Summary
Breastfeeding is considered essential for the growth and development of an infant as well as for
the health of the mother. The following commentary focuses on the various benefits, challenges
and gaps in nutritional knowledge associated with breastfeeding. Breastfeeding has been
associated with improved cognitive, sensory, immunity and anthropometric in the baby, along
with resulting in reductions in risks of cancers in the concerned mother. However, considering
the prevalent gaps in knowledge as well societal stereotypes, future improvements must aim at
improving the skills of caregivers along with dissemination of nutritional knowledge and dietary
strategies among breastfeeding women residing in low income groups.

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Table of Contents
Introduction: Benefits of Breastfeeding...............................................................................4
Main Problems.....................................................................................................................5
Personal............................................................................................................................5
Social and Environmental................................................................................................5
Cultural............................................................................................................................5
Summary of Findings..........................................................................................................6
Conclusion...........................................................................................................................6
References............................................................................................................................8