Breast feeding in Iran

Exclusive breastfeeding is officially recommended in Iran until six months of age [9], with the addition of vitamin A and D from two weeks after birth. Each district in a province had a Health Network in which there was a breastfeeding committee.

1. What country has the highest rate of breastfeeding?
2. Is breastfeeding allowed in Islam?
3. How many months should a mother breastfeed?
4. Can other babies drink your breast milk?
5. What is the world average breastfeeding age?
6. What country has the lowest breastfeeding rate?
7. Can I kiss my wife private parts in Islam?
8. Who can breastfeed a baby in Islam?
9. How long can a woman produce milk?
10. What are the negative effects of breastfeeding?
11. Why extended breastfeeding is bad?
12. When do babies go 4 hours between feedings?

What country has the highest rate of breastfeeding?

Exclusive breastfeeding (% of children under 6 months) - Country Ranking

Is breastfeeding allowed in Islam?

Most Muslims see breastfeeding as the God (Allah) given right of the child according to the rules of Shariah (Islamic Law). The religious laws regarding breastfeeding are all from the Quran and give parents a degree of flexibility and choice.

How many months should a mother breastfeed?

The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding (i.e. no other fluids or solids) for six months and then continued breastfeeding combined with solid foods for 2 years or as long as mother and baby desire.

Can other babies drink your breast milk?

Concerns about potential exposure to hepatitis B and C viruses. Hepatitis B and C cannot be spread from a woman to a child through breastfeeding or close contact unless there is exposure to blood. It is very unlikely that a child would be at risk for hepatitis B or C by receiving another mother's breast milk.

What is the world average breastfeeding age?

And a related article in Time shows that the World Health Organization recommends breast-feeding until at least age two, and the average age of weaning worldwide is around four, she points out.

What country has the lowest breastfeeding rate?

The barriers to breastfeeding

The UK remains one of the countries with the lowest breastfeeding rate in the world.

Can I kiss my wife private parts in Islam?

At the same time, there is no mentioning of such act as a part of foreplay in Hadith although Islam stresses on the importance of foreplay, as kissing, touching and the like are explicitly mentioned in Hadith. Sexual intercourse has to be avoided unless foreplay takes place according to Sunnah.

Who can breastfeed a baby in Islam?

The Qur'an recommends mothers breastfeed their babies for two years. In the Qur'an, God says the father must help the mother breastfeed the baby. Even if the father is dead or does not live in the house, the heir must support the mother and thus force her to breastfeed her babies.

How long can a woman produce milk?

The vast majority of mothers can produce enough milk to fully meet the nutritional needs of their baby for six months. Breast milk supply augments in response to the baby's demand for milk, and decreases when milk is allowed to remain in the breasts.

What are the negative effects of breastfeeding?

5 Side Effects of Breastfeeding

• Back Pain: Think about it—you're hunched over your baby, in an awkward position. ...
• Bruising: Yep, your little tike can cause some big bruises on your breasts. ...
• Carpal Tunnel: Carpal tunnel syndrome can be a problem for pregnant women, but it can also be a problem post-birth.

Why extended breastfeeding is bad?

As the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) states, “There is no evidence that extended breastfeeding is harmful to mother or child.” In fact, the AAFP goes a step further and claims that nursing beyond infancy can lead to “better social adjustment” for children.

When do babies go 4 hours between feedings?

Baby is at Least 12 Weeks Old

Baby needs to be old enough to go 4 hours between feedings both for the length between feedings and also because going 4 hours between feedings means dropping the number feedings in a day.