Evaluation of the World Breastfeeding Trend Initiative Reports of the Countries Affiliated to the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency

Abstract

Breastfeeding has many benefits for the physical and psychological development of the baby and its positive effects continue for life. Breastfeeding correctly and properly whenever the baby wants, except in compulsory situations feeding only with breast milk during the first six months and breastfeeding is recommended in addition to supplementary food for at least two years of age. In most parts of the world, programs to encourage breastfeeding are implemented. In this study, the rates of countries that sent reports to World Breastfeeding Trend Initiavite (WBTI) from countries that are members of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TCCA) Presidency on breastfeeding and bottle use. It was observed that the rates were below the standards in the specified reports. Increasing breastfeeding rates, reduce baby bottle use and thus, it is thought that educational programs should be focused on in order to raise healthier generations