date:Aug 03, 2012
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But there is a silver lining the rates are not falling as they were during the 1970s and 80s. That is an achievement for India, but should India design efforts to increase the breastfeeding rates? The answer should be yes, as exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months not only increases the chances of survival of a baby but it also ends up giving the baby a head start as the brain develops faster during the first year of life.
The baby food industry may want it otherwise by agg