Institutional contribution to promoting breastfeeding among working women to achieve Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract

Introduction: The benefits of breastfeeding are scientifically proven and recommended, as they promote the health of not only the child but also the mother. Actions to promote and protect breastfeeding in the workplace favor the improvement of these indicators, in addition to the potential to contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Objective: Discuss the impact of promoting breastfeeding in the workplace on achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Methods: This is an essay that discusses the impact of promoting breastfeeding at work, on achieving the SDGs. Results: The increase in breastfeeding indicators contributes to SDGs 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12 and 13. Therefore, institutional promotion of breastfeeding at work can cooperate with SDGs 3, 5 and 8. Conclusion: Promoting and protecting breastfeeding for workers has the potential to achieve eight of the 17 SDGs.