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Medical Video: 10 FACTS ABOUT BREASTFEEDING
Did you know, data from the Indonesian Health Demographic Survey in 2007, the year in which exclusive breastfeeding campaigns did not yet merge right now, shows the dire fact that the increase in infant and under-five mortality is very high, at 34 deaths per 1,000 births. Every six minutes, there is at least 1 infant death present in Indonesia! This is due to the low level of exclusive breastfeeding by pregnant women on their baby. In fact, by routinely giving exclusive breastfeeding, babies will have a much stronger immune system so they can be healthier.
Giving ASI (Mother's Milk) exclusively is the choice of every mother. However, exclusive breastfeeding since the baby is born until at least 6 months afterwards is an important action for the baby's growth and development.
Facts about exclusive breastfeeding and the benefits for babies are summarized by the HelloSehat team in the form of the following infographics.
