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Breast-feeding and the growth and development of the infant

par Vis, Henri-Louis ;Ruchababisha, Migabo;Hennart, Philippe
Référence International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics, 25, Supplément S1, page (239-248)
Publication Publié, 1987

Article révisé par les pairs

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The example of Central Africa shows that in a markedly deprived situation the growth of the breast-fed infant is impaired right from birth. Mean weight at birth is low. Milk production is also low and early food supplementation is necessary. As a consequence, exposure to infection and parasitosis is increased. The contributions of infection, parasitosis and inadequate food to the faltering of growth in breast-fed infants remains poorly defined. In the environmental and social circumstances described above, it is best to promote exclusive breast-feeding for the first 5-6 months of infant life. This is not an easy goal to achieve.