World Breastfeeding Week in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is observing World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 to 7, a global initiative aimed at promoting and supporting breastfeeding practices. During this period, advocates and medical professionals are highlighting the necessity of strengthening national support systems for mothers, starting from the prenatal stage through the postpartum period.

Aurelina Estévez, founder and president of ProlactarRD, has emphasized the need for improved institutional accompaniment and proactive support strategies. Simultaneously, medical experts, such as neurologist César Castellanos, are exploring the long-term developmental impacts of breastfeeding, suggesting a correlation between early nutritional and emotional care during infancy and the development of behavioral traits like patience and neurological health in later life.