The World Breastfeeding Week is commemorated every first week of August and the theme this year is "Support Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet". The best nutrition for the baby in their first six months is mother's milk. The mother is, therefore, expected to breastfeed the baby exclusively for the period. The mother should be supported to achieve this goal.
The Health Act 2017 stipulates that employers must provide a clean and safe room for breastfeeding mothers to nurse their babies or express milk.
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