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#Breastfeeding supports environmental sustainability. Breastmilk substitutes use energy for manufacturing, materials for packaging, fuel for distribution, and water and toxic cleaning agents for daily preparation—what an enormous carbon footprint! Supporting breastmilk over formula alternatives helps the #USA achieve global targets to reduce land and water pollution, and nurtures responsible and eco-conscious global production and consumption. #WBW2017 #SDGs

Did you know that one of the strongest indicators of whether a woman will breastfeed is having a strong desire to do so? Also having been breastfed as a baby, being born in an Asian country and being an older mum - I tick 3 of those boxes, but it got me thinking where that desire comes from? I never questioned breastfeeding or not, it was a no-brainer. I had never been exposed to a great deal of breastfeeding before doing it and I really had no great interest in it till it was 'my turn'. It's almost like a switch was flicked on. And it went on strong! Knowing my daughter was in for a prolonged hospital stay post birth was very motivating for her benefit, so I guess health was leading value. Despite many barriers and challenges she exclusively had my milk in hospital and beyond. In time I came to realise the benefits in terms of financial savings, environmental benefits and convenience, as well as it being the most fabulous parenting tool! #normalisebreastfeeding #wbw2017 #worldbreastfeedingweek #yes iamboobinandwalkin #keeponboobin

World Breastfeeding Week❤️ We're 8 months into our breastfeeding journey and it has been one of the hardest, yet most rewarding experiences of my life. Every new tooth brings a new set of challenges, but I wouldn't trade it for the world! #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #NormalizeBreastfeeding #WBW2017 #MateoLeeRamirez #8Months

Celebrating #worldbreastfeedingweek with Jules Dalou's 1872 Maternal Joy. We have both a study and a 1910 porcelain edition. #wbw2017 #art #women (at Middlebury College Museum of Art)

The Global Breastfeeding Scorecard, which evaluated 194 nations, found that - only 40 per cent of children younger than six months are breastfed exclusively (given nothing but breastmilk) - only 23 countries have exclusive breastfeeding rates above 60 per cent I support #breastfeeding #WBW2017 #TheOriginalOrganicFood #Pediatrics #DoctorMicah @who @unicefusa

Anytime. Anywhere! #Breastfeeding #WBW2017 #DontStareSupport #DoctorMicah #TheAsbillatos

My breastfeeding story in support of World Breastfeeding Week Worldwide! Nobody said it was easy, but nobody said it is impossible! With the right support, anything is possible 😘 Cheers to every wonderful mother's out there! #TBANbigLatch #WBW2017 #normalizebreastfeeding #breastfeedingmonth #Malaysia