1. May 20th every year is National Breastfeeding Awareness Day.

On May 10, 1990, the Ministry of Health decided to designate May 20 every year as National Breastfeeding Awareness Day, and conduct extensive publicity and consultation activities to strengthen people's awareness of breastfeeding and better implement family planning and eugenics.

2. Breast milk is the most natural food for babies. It is not only easy to digest, but also has the most comprehensive nutrients. No matter how good milk powder is, it cannot replace breast milk.

Breastfeeding is not just a feeding choice, it is an important health choice for both mother and baby.

The World Health Organization recommends: Exclusive breastfeeding within 6 months is the best way to feed infants. After the baby adds complementary foods, it is recommended that mothers continue breastfeeding until they are two years old or longer.

According to the latest survey report released by the China Development Research Foundation, my country's exclusive breastfeeding rate within 6 months is overall low (only 29.2%), lower than the world average (43%), which is consistent with the "China Child Development Outline 2011-2020" There is still a big gap between the target of 50% set in 2018.