When an emergency occurs, breastfeeding can save lives:
- Dr. Breastfeeding protects babies from the risks of contaminated water.
- It can help protect against respiratory illnesses and diarrhea. These illnesses can be fatal for populations displaced by a natural disaster.
- Breastmilk, being at the right temperature for infants, helps prevent hypothermia when a baby’s body temperature drops too low.
- Breastmilk is immediately available without the need for additional supplies.
