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Breastfeeding awareness and support in Italy

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In Italy, health authorities and professional societies are addressing declining exclusive breastfeeding rates through both systemic initiatives and local awareness campaigns. The Italian Society of Neonatology (SIN) has reported a significant drop in exclusive breastfeeding, falling from 71% at birth to 48% by the second or third month, and further to 39% by the fourth or fifth month. To combat this, the SIN’s PAA Project has worked Project, introduced in 2023, works to standardize obstetric and neonatology procedures, procedures. Currently, 115 healthcare facilities have joined the initiative, with 65 facilities earning “Birth Point for Breastfeeding” certification for practices like such as immediate skin-to-skin contact. contact and prolonged rooming-in. In conjunction with World Breastfeeding Week, themed “Breastfeeding for a sustainable start to life,” local regions are launching targeted programs. In Teramo, health authorities including Asl di Teramo and Ulss 2 are organizing workshops and roundtables involving midwives midwives, psychologists, and nutritionists to address topics from breastfeeding initiation to the psychological aspects of parenting. These sessions aim to engage parents and caregivers to dispel myths through scientific evidence. In Modena, local authorities are organizing educational events and a collective flash mob titled ‘Allattiamo insieme’ to promote support families. networks. Similarly, in Piacenza, events including workshops and flash mobs are being held to emphasize the importance of a healthcare network that supports for maternal and infant well-being. These efforts also highlight the environmental benefits of breastfeeding, noting its lower ecological footprint and CO2 emissions compared to artificial formula.

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