Report of the expert consultation of the optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding
Geneva, Switzerland, 28-30 March 2001
Overview
A systematic review of current scientific evidence on the optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding identified and summarized studies comparing exclusive breastfeeding for 4 to 6 months, verus 6 months. An expert consultation was convened to review the scientific evidence on the optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding, formulate recommendation for practice on the optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding and develop recommendation for research need in this area. This document is the report of the expert consultation.