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Breastfeeding:
The Best Possible Start
Dr Ehab Zahran
MBBCh, MSc, MRCPCH
Why the need to talk
about
Breastfeeding?
Why the need to talk
about
Breastfeeding?
Why the need to talk
about
Breastfeeding?
Why the need to talk
about
Breastfeeding?
Benefits for Mom
Bonding
Easily Available Source
Cheap
Reduces Risk of
Post-partum Bleeding
Helps to Lose Weight
Natural Method of
Family Planning
Reduces Risk of
Type-2 Diabetes
Reduces Risk of:
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Osteoporosis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Reduces Risk of:
- Breast Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer
Benefits for Baby
Breastfeeding Considered
The 4th trimester in Brain
Growth and Development
Breastmilk contains
Antibodies which
Protect from Infections
Breastmilk Protects Against:
- Ear infections
- Respiratory infections
- Gastrointestinal infections
Reduces Risk of:
- IDDM
- Atopy
- Obesity
Reduces Risk of:
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
And Many More..
Breastfeeding
Challenges & Barriers
WHO Campaign for the
right of all women to
breastfeed anytime,
anywhere
Before Your Baby is
Born
When Your Baby is
Born
When You Go Home
What Co-workers Can Do
What Employers Can
Do
What Law Makers Can
Do
What Trade Unions Can
Do
10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
Best Resources for
Breastfeeding Moms
Thank You

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