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   Op-ed
1 August World Breastfeeding Day: Breast milk is the baby`s best food and drink
  Date : 29-03-2024

Dr. Muhammad Mahtab Hossain Mazed: Today is World Breastfeeding Day - 2021. World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) since 1992 is a global campaign to raise awareness and encourage breastfeeding around the world in honor of the announcement of the InnocentResearchCenter in Florence, Italy in 1990. 1 August the first day of Breastfeeding Week, has been identified as World Breastfeeding Day. A global network called the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) was established on 14 February 1991 in support of the declaration signed by the governments of various countries, UNICEF, WHO and other organizations. The week is celebrated in 170 countries around the world from August 1 to 7 at the initiative of the government, including two UN agencies. Drinking only breast milk will save the lives of more than eight lakh children a year. Most of those babies are less than six months old. Breastfeeding greatly reduces the risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, type-2 diabetes and heart disease in mothers. Health and family welfare

 World Breastfeeding Week is being successfully celebrated in Bangladesh in collaboration with the Ministry, National Nutrition Service, Public Health Nutrition Institute, Bangladesh Breastfeeding Foundation (BBF) and other partner organizations. The theme of this year`s World Breastfeeding Week is `Protect Breastfeeding, a Shared Responsibility` by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA). Instead of breastfeeding, thousands of mothers use artificial milk in the market to retain their beauty. It is doing more harm than good. The future life of the child is running towards darkness. Breast milk is the baby`s best food and drink. There is no substitute for breast milk for the mother`s speedy recovery, including the baby`s disease prevention and defense system. And the safest shelter in the world is the mother`s womb. A safer, germ-free and comfortable place is not possible. One from there When a newborn comes to earth with dusty germs, his life is in danger because of his fragile body and weakened immune system! Protecting her from all adversity like a safety net in this environment, breast milk is rich in the mother`s lap and the baby`s extraordinary immune system! The matter is not so simple, and that is why it is seen that in the end many newborn babies are being deprived of breast milk !! Infants deprived of breast milk are easily infected with various diseases and sometimes die prematurely.There is nothing new to say about the benefits of breast milk !! Breast milk is not only the best nutritious and proper food for the baby but it is also more powerful and effective than any immunization. In addition to building strong resistance to diseases such as diarrhea, influenza, otitis media, herpes infections, respiratory infections, necrotizing entropathy, etc., artificial vaccines increase the effectiveness of formulas. These diseases impair the normal growth of the child and increase the risk of infant death many times over.Breast milk is not only the best source of nutrition and immunity, but also saves the life of the baby as well as the cost of breast milk as a baby food. The first and foremost important factor in breastfeeding is the health of the mother (both physically and mentally). Excessive hormones are seen in the body of the pregnant mother, it can be said that the body of the pregnant woman has a hormonal festival. As a result, he is severely affected physically and mentally. After the birth of the child, this effect is somewhat reduced, but he is physically weak and in many cases mentally disturbed. Us Although this has surprised many in the country`s social system, this is the reality. The mother will breastfeed the baby and the father will ensure the care, nutrition and rest of the mother.

2. At this time it is important for the mother to take proper food and nutrition. Maternal malnutrition is the biggest obstacle in the production of breast milk. At this time it is important to take nutritious food including milk, eggs and vegetables as much as possible.

3. It is very important for breastfeeding mothers to get hydration or adequate water.

4. Adequate rest and sleep (minimum 8 hours per day) is essential for mental and physical well-being.

* Special food: -According to the beliefs and traditions of different countries, in order to increase the amount of baby food, mothers are encouraged to consume different fruits, vegetables, herbs and food. Notable among them are: *. Milk *. "Many more medicines can come on the symptoms including so consult an experienced homeopath * .Sagudana Payes * .Papaya * .Methi- Like Kalojira in our country, fenugreek is encouraged in Japan and now in America as well. Stays.

* Position: -The proper position of breastfeeding is very important: -1. Cradle: - Breastfeeding in the conventional position in the normal lap position is the most popular and eff ective.2. Ball Holding: - After giving birth through caesarean section, breastfeeding in conventional method or cradle position is difficult for the mother in many cases, sometimes it becomes almost impossible. In this case, "ball holding" is very effective. Breastfeeding the baby by holding a ball with one hand on the side does not burden the baby in the lower abdomen or cesarean section, the result is easy breastfeeding for both mother and baby.

3. Cross Cradle: - More helpful in case of premature baby.

4. Lying or lying down: - Although somewhat relaxing for mothers, it is quite risky for the baby in many cases.* For working mothers: After returning to work after maternity leave despite their sincere desire, many mothers have to resort to artificial food or baby food, cow`s milk or powdered milk, which is not desirable at all. To solve this problem, a working friend for working mothers is a device called "Breast Pump". If it is not possible to breastfeed the baby at work, they can collect breast milk with the help of this pump and store it properly. In their absence, someone else in the family can bottle feed the baby. As a result, the baby is not deprived of the benefits of breast milk even in the absence of the mother. In the case of new mothers, the breast pump also plays an important role in the beginning of breastfeeding.

* Clothing: - Comfortable and comfortable clothing suitable for breastfeeding is important for mothers. The lactation center also helps in this regard.

* Preparation: - Breastfeeding is as unfamiliar to a man as it is to a mother who is having a child for the first time. Therefore, mental preparation is important in this regard from pregnancy. The head of the family and the husband can play the biggest role in this preparation by giving encouragement.

* Modernity and breastfeeding:

Over time, as people become more modern and educated, mothers in the developed world are going back to breastfeeding. Education, the benefits of breast milk and its importance for the baby are encouraging them. In the midst of thousands of activities, the baby is not deprived of breast milk. One of the most beautiful and important aspects of breastfeeding is that there is no alternative to strengthening the emotional closeness or bond between mother and baby.Breast milk is essential for the baby. This is because mother`s breast milk contains God-given foods with the necessary nutrients and ingredients for the baby, which the baby can easily digest and helps the baby`s body to grow easily. That is why Allah instructed his mother after the birth of Prophet Moses (peace be upon him), ‘I pointed to the heart of Musa’s mother.(Surah Qasas: verse 7) The best food for a baby after birth is breast milk. Allaah creates breast milk for every newborn baby. Which is light sweet and warm; The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said to encourage the newborn to breastfeed, ‘The obligation to fast in Ramadaan has been removed from breastfeeding and pregnant women. (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Nasai and Mishkat) The importance of breastfeeding for medical science at the present time is one and a half thousand years ago. In the Qur`an, Allah has given clear guidelines for breastfeeding a newborn baby. In verse 14 of Surah Luqman, Allah says, "I have instructed man to be kind to his parents." His mother embraced him, acknowledging the pain. Then she is weaned in two years. `In another verse, Allah says,` Mothers will give milk to their children for a full two years. (Surat al-Baqara: 233) From the discussion of the Qur`an and Hadith it is understood that the time limit for breastfeeding a child is two full years from birth according to the calculation of the lunar month. This time can be extended for another six months if the baby needs it. Allah says in another verse, ‘It takes her thirty months to conceive and wean. (Surat al-Ahqaf: verse 15) Considering the physical illness of mother and child, medical science in special cases has also said to refrain from breastfeeding a newborn baby. Moreover, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, And keep him away from drinking the milk of a mad woman. `Modern medical science has shown that drinking the milk of a prostitute can infect a child with a terrible virus like` Hepatitis B `and` AIDS `. Therefore, Islam has also said to refrain from breastfeeding a particular child in the field. Above all, breastfeeding a child creates a lasting emotional bond between the child and the mother, which is permanent. The mother of all children in the Muslim Ummah should fulfill her child according to the Qur`an. Breastfeeding for two years. Get full two years of milk If necessary, the baby can be breastfed for an additional six months. If necessary, breast milk is a special blessing of God Almighty. Because, many mothers do not have enough milk to drink even after having children. In this case, mothers should be given nutritious food in advance. Today`s children are the bright future of tomorrow. Breastfeeding should be ensured for the physical and mental development of children. It is the right of the mother to the child. Breastfeeding infant mortality rate is also very low. It will be celebrated in Bangladesh and this week with 170 countries of the world.

 

Author: Dr. Muhammad Mahtab Hossain Mazed is the editor and publisher of Daily Shastho Tathya and Co-Chairman of Bangladesh Patient Welfare Society. He can be reached at Email, drmazed96@gmail.com

 



  
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