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When we look at the place of breastfeeding and breast milk in the historical process, breast milk has been the most significant nutritional element of infant and child feeding since prehistoric times to the present day. Throughout history, for example, in Mesopotamia and Ancient Greece, breastfeeding was blessed, and many references were made to breastfeeding and breast milk in mythology. In the medieval period, breast milk was believed to transmit the physical and psychological characteristics of nursing women to babies. Breastfeeding was stated to be the responsibility of mothers, and wet nursing was strongly opposed. During the Renaissance, writings on children’s health supported that breastfeeding should be performed by mothers themselves. In the following centuries, industrialization forced women to participate in labor force. With this social transformation, formula was introduced for the first time and, although the benefits of breast milk were proven in the 20th century, it still had been the first choice for feeding babies. At the end of this century, in addition to rising baby mortality rates, many epidemics such as Necrotizing Enterocolitis broke out. Today, the importance of breastfeeding for babies’ health is globally accepted and supported by international institutions. As a result, the importance of breastfeeding and breast milk has been recognized in all civilizations and ages from past to present. However, in some periods, breast milk and breastfeeding were not given the importance they deserve. For this reason, this review study aims to explain the place and importance of breastfeeding and breast milk in the historical process.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Health Care Administration |
Journal Section | Derlemeler |
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Publication Date | January 31, 2021 |
Submission Date | January 6, 2020 |
Published in Issue | Year 2021 Volume: 6 Issue: 1 |
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