Hindustan Times recently published this interview with Melinda Gates in which she quotes the benefits of breastfeeding your child. It is ironical that WABA (World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action), the organisation which started the whole concept of breastfeeding promotion week, gets no mention. Neither does BPNI(Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India) or IBFAN (International Baby Food Action Network). These organizations have been promoting and educating people about the benefits of breastfeeding for a good thirty years now. But of course, it takes an American billionaire to be heard! This is a bittersweet moment. I am thankful that Mrs. Gates has taken up the right statistics and is making and effort to educate people. But I am disgusted that our media houses refuse to publish the exact same thing when it comes out of Indian agencies!
However, the facts are out- breast milk IS the best food for your newborn.
No comments:
Post a Comment