Abstract

NINO, Evelyn Mercedes. Legal normative of breastfeeding protection in Venezuela. Arch Venez Puer Ped [online]. 2013, vol.76, n.4, pp.162-168. ISSN 0004-0649.

The addressing and defense of breastfeeding demands the pediatrician´s active participation on the implementation of its practice. His (her) guide role is fundamental for the infants to receive an appropiate nutrition that guarantee an optimum beginning in life and the right to the highest possible health level, as for the mothers to dispose of the opportune and truthful information that allows them to chose the way of feeding their sons and daughters. The Pediatrician has to be more than a simple promoter and know all the aspects of breastfeeding to defend it and to bring a support to mother´s occupy. It’s highly important to have the knowledge of the legal instruments of breastfeeding protection and the training in breastfeeding and child feeding counseling skills. In this article, the Legal Normative of Breastfeeding Protection that is valid in the country is reviewed.

Keywords : Legal normative; addressing and defense; breastfeeding; working woman; universal right; continued and opportune support to mothers who breastfeed their babies.

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