Surgeon General calls for more breastfeeding

Breastfeeding:Some studies have shown many benefits for children, mothers and public health care, when newborns were breast-fed for the recommended minimum of six months.
Regina Benjamin Surgeon General issued on Thursday a report of 100 pages in addition to the title "A Call to Action to support breastfeeding", recommends that mothers breastfeed their babies.
"There are several obstacles for mothers who wish to breastfeed," said Benjamin in a statement accompanying the report.
"We should not go it alone, and if you're a doctor, a relative, friend or employer, you can have a major role in helping breastfeeding mothers play."
Breastfeeding the baby develop immunity and protection from diseases such as diarrhea, ear infections and pneumonia, according to the report.
Some studies have linked breastfeeding with the high IQ as well.
Despite the reported benefits of breastfeeding, some women find that with busy schedules, and social stigma, and lack of knowledge, according to the breast is difficult to control.
Although 75 percent of children do not start breastfeeding, which is just over one in 10 were breast-fed for six months only invoke each of the Surgeon General in an attempt to combat these problems by expanding and improving community programs that care, support and advice by peers, employers and health to provide similar support.
Endorsed the American Academy of Pediatrics campaign surgeon general.
"Call to Action provides a plan to create a clear path for all mothers on breastfeeding, as long as they can and want to do," said children's health organizations in a statement.