Exclusive breastfeeding is one of the essential actions for infant development and survival. When a mother breastfeeds sufficiently, she safe lives because optimal breastfeeding has been estimated to prevent about 12% of all under-five mortality.
Breast milk gives infants all the nutrients and energy they need, it's safe and it contains antibodies that help protect infants from common childhood illnesses, speeds up recovery during illness, and helps space births.

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What is exclusive breastfeeding and why is it recommended for the first six months?

Exclusive breastfeeding means that the infant receives only breast milk. No additional liquids or solids are given, not even water except oral rehydration solution, or drops/syrups of vitamins, minerals or medicines.
Exclusive breastfeeding was globally rated in infants less than six years old as 36% between 2006- 2013. This percentage is even loin the Western Pacific, where less than one out of three infants less than six months old is exclusively breastfed.

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