This Global Week, learn different ways to provide practical and emotional support to make the experience easier and more enjoyable.
The World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated from 1 to 7 August with the aim of promoting and supporting breastfeeding worldwide. This year, the theme is “Closing the gap: supporting breastfeeding for all”, highlighting the importance of providing a favourable environment for breastfeeding mothers. The campaign seeks to: Raise awareness of the challenges women face during breastfeeding and promote comprehensive support ranging from emotional well-being to practical assistance.
Through various activities and events, the week highlights the need to create an environment that facilitates breastfeeding and allows mothers to enjoy this process. The collaboration of family, friends and community is essential to reduce the stress and difficulties associated with breastfeeding, thus ensuring a more positive and satisfying experience for mothers and their babies.
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How to support a woman during breastfeeding
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Ask if he needs anything: A simple inquiry about your needs can make a big difference. Sometimes, a mother needs practical or emotional help that she doesn’t always ask for directly.
Offer emotional support: Listening and providing emotional support can ease the stress and pressures she faces. Make sure she feels valued and understood.
Help with the order of the house: Keeping your home organized can reduce stress and allow moms to focus on breastfeeding and caring for their baby.
Take care of the cleaning: Housekeeping is another area where you can help. This will allow the mother to focus on her well-being and that of her baby.
Improves back support: Helping to adjust or provide good support for your back while breastfeeding can make the experience more comfortable and less painful.
Worry about food: Preparing nutritious and affordable meals is essential. Good nutrition is key to maintaining a mother’s energy and supporting milk production.
Take care of your baby’s hygiene: Helping with bathing and other baby care can take an additional burden off of mom, allowing her to focus on breastfeeding.
Hold your baby while breastfeeding: Offering to hold the baby while breastfeeding can make the task easier and allow the mother to relax and enjoy the moment.
I reduced your stress: I helped reduce mom’s overall stress, whether by handling additional tasks or just being there for her.
Source: Ambito
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