Why Breastfeeding is a Critical Component of the Post-2015 Development Agenda
Breastfeeding is a cornerstone of child survival, nutrition and early childhood development. Breastfeeding not only provides children with the best start in life, it also benefits maternal health, protects against non-communicable diseases and contributes to environmental sustainability. Yet the world has made slow progress in raising the global breastfeeding rate since 1990. Improvements in breastfeeding rates are critical to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals and require urgent action.