Increased percentage of infants fed SCI at 6 months of age

The National Center for Gender Equity, Sexual and Reproductive Health (CNEGSSR), in alignment with the Government of Mexico and the 1000 Days Program, reinforces its commitment to the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life. Currently, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in Mexico is 34.2% (2023), a figure that is sought to increase to 50% by 2030, in accordance with the WHO's international goals.

To achieve this, key strategies will be implemented:

Strengthening breastfeeding education and counseling

Train and reinforce the training of health personnel in the promotion and support of breastfeeding.

Implement breastfeeding rooms in hospitals and workplaces.

Protection of breastfeeding from social and occupational barriers

Promote policies to expand access to maternity and breastfeeding leave.

Promote work and community environments that favor the continuity of breastfeeding.

Comprehensive care for mothers and infants

Strengthen the network of human milk banks in highly specialized hospitals.

Prioritize care in communities with higher rates of malnutrition and poverty.

Monitoring, surveillance and impact evaluation

Monitoring of indicators in official health information systems.

Annual evaluations to measure progress in breastfeeding coverage and acceptance.

Monitoring and compliance with the International Code of Breast-milk Substitutes to prevent the inappropriate promotion of infant formula.

The CNEGSSR, in coordination with the Ministry of Health, will reinforce equity in child nutrition with a human rights and social justice approach, ensuring that all mothers have access to information, support, and optimal conditions for successful breastfeeding.