Exclusive breastfeeding: Myths versus facts
By Isaac Arkoh || Ghana News Agency (GNA) Listen to article
“Breastfeeding is a natural safety net against the worst effects of poverty. If a child survives the first month of life… exclusive breastfeeding goes a long way towards cancelling out the health difference between being born into poverty or being born into affluence.” James P. Grant, former UNICEF Executive Director.
Sharing her experience, is a 29-year-old mother of twins, Madam Akosua Akomea from Homaho in the Assin South District. Her confession about exclusive breastfeeding was revealing, practical and interesting to convince lactating mothers who are against the practice to have a second look at their unhealthy decision.