PAU Hospital Child Health and Diseases Department Lecturer Prof. Dr. Özmert Özdemir made a statement; "Breast milk is miraculous and the best food that can provide all the nutrients alone for the first 6 months. Breast milk and the yellow milk known as "first milk", "mouth milk" or "colostrum" after birth are very important for the baby. Because it protects the baby against diseases, it is the baby's first vaccine. It protects the baby from infections due to the preservatives in it. Since breast milk contains enough water and vitamins, there is no need to give water to the baby even in very hot climates. Since there is enough iron in breast milk, anemia is not seen in breastfed babies. Breast milk is vital for babies.

In addition, breastfeeding is the best way of communication for the baby to establish a bond of love with his/her mother. Breast milk alone can meet the first needs of all healthy babies born at the normal birth week for 6 months. It is recommended to continue breastfeeding after 6 months, accompanied by appropriate complementary foods, until at least 2 years of age. The fact that the mother is in a peaceful environment, has a healthy diet and accepts the baby helps to increase breast milk. The baby's suckling of the mother is the main point that increases the breast milk. A healthy diet of the mother, frequent breastfeeding of the baby, and consumption of at least 40 glasses of liquid food and 10-12 glasses of water a day cause an increase in breast milk. It is very important that the mother is fed with a menu rich in protein, carbohydrates and green vegetables without skipping meals.