THE IMPORTANCE OF PROMOTING BREASTFEEDING-MATERNAL NUTRITION DURING LACTATION

Despite the availability of extensive information and numerous clinical studies confirming the benefits of breastfeeding, breastfeeding rates remain a significant challenge globally, including in Georgia, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In our consultations with mothers, many-particularly those living in regional areas-expressed concern that breastfeeding requires strict dietary restrictions. In response, we developed a medical brochure designed to be accessible, easy to understand, and practical. We believe it will be effective, as a similar guide created previously for pregnant women proved successful. This topic was also discussed in an article I published in your journal one year ago. In the current article, I present a new initiative and research project that I consider highly important-both as a pediatrician and nutritionist-and view as a meaningful step toward promoting breastfeeding in Georgia.