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THE FIRST 1000 DAYS AND OUR HEALTH

It is essential that the child’s welfare is always considered, starting at the beginning of pregnancy.

Studies show that care dedicated in the first 1000 days of a baby's life is essential for a healthy life, even after adulthood. Therefore, get informed and learn how to ensure the fullness of life for your baby starting now!

270 days (9 months of pregnancy)

+ 365 days (1st year of life)

+ 365 days (2nd year of life)

1000 days

270 days (9 months of pregnancy)

Possible problems:

  • Babies with growth delay inside the uterus or who are born underweight (less than 2.5kg) present a greater risk of developing diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, renal disease, and heart disease as adults.
  • Cesarian sections result in four times more post-partum infections and three times more maternal diseases and deaths.
  • Children born two weeks before term have much higher chances of developing respiratory problems.

How to take care:

  • Prenatal care is provided throughout pregnancy in a health unit, with special attention given to poor pregnant women over 30 years of age.
  • Do not use tobacco, alcohol, or drugs.
  • Healthy diet.
  • Respect the child’s time, wait for the signs to appear, and have a normal delivery.

            365 days + 365 days (1st and 2nd years of life)

Breastfeeding:

Exclusive up to 6 months of age and, from this age on, complemented with other foods up to 2 years of age or more.

Protection for the mother:

  • Reduces the risk of breast cancer.
  • Reduces the risk of ovarian cancer.
  • Reduces the risk of diabetes.

Protection for the child:

  • Reduces cases of diarrhea, respiratory infections, ear infections, and problems with teeth positioning. 
  • Promotes adequate growth and weight gain.
  • Helps prevent diabetes and obesity in adolescence, and adulthood.

Children who are breastfed for a longer time have more intelligence than those who are breastfed for shorter periods or are not breastfed at all, which can improve school performance and, in the long term, increase their income.

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