A Ugandan Ministry of Health boss, Samalie Namukose has warned men against sucking their wives’ breast.
Namukose said the breasts should be left for babies alone.
Namukose, who is principal nutritionist at the ministry, said she was
shocked to learn that some cultures believe that the breasts belong to
men, therefore do not give babies the chance to enjoy breastfeeding.
She says although exclusive breastfeeding is essential for babies in
the first six months, many men are often uncomfortable with it and
compete with the babies for the breast.
Namukose spoke during a meeting for cultural leaders organised by the
Ministry of Health in commemoration of the World Breastfeeding week
marked annually between August 1 and 7.
She said, “In some health facilities I visited, many women had wounds
on their breasts and when I asked what caused this, they said the men
demand for breasts and cause those wounds. This is very serious and must
stop.”
Namukose said children who are not breastfed often fall sick, or even
die, do not grow to their full potential and lag behind in school.
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