World Breastfeeding Week in the Dominican Republic
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During the World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated from August 1 to 7 in the Dominican Republic, various experts and advocates have highlighted the importance of early childhood nutrition and maternal support. Aurelina Estévez, founder and president of ProlactarRD, emphasized the national need to strengthen breastfeeding support actions starting from pregnancy and to improve maternal accompaniment.
In addition to maternal support initiatives, medical professionals have pointed to the long-term cognitive benefits of breastfeeding. Neurologist César Castellanos discussed the connection between early neurodevelopment and breastfeeding during the first months of life.
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Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (DO): ¿Cómo impacta la lactancia materna al neurodesarrollo?Focuses on the neurological and neurodevelopmental impacts of breastfeeding.
Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (DO): Semana Mundial de la Lactancia Materna en República DominicanaEmphasizes policy needs, pregnancy support, and maternal accompaniment.
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