325 Million TL Breastfeeding Allowance Support in 8 Months

Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan made an important statement on the occasion of the 1-7 October Breastfeeding Week. In this statement, the significant investments made to support families financially through the breastfeeding allowance provided by the Social Security Institution were emphasized.

Minister Işıkhan stated in a public announcement that a total of 325 million TL in support has been provided in the last 8 months. This allowance is of great importance in creating the financial resources necessary for families to breastfeed their babies healthily.

The breastfeeding period constitutes a critical phase for maternal and infant health, and the financial support provided to mothers during this time helps them to be in better physical and psychological condition. The breastfeeding allowance is provided with the aim of promoting breastfeeding, which is vital for the health of newborns, and alleviating the difficulties faced by mothers during this process.

In an era where families are facing increasing economic challenges, the provision of such support is highlighted as an important issue that should be emphasized by the ministry. Minister Işıkhan pointed out that the goal of this allowance is to be there for families during the times they need it most, and that the support provided is not only financial but also a social responsibility projection.

Particularly with the more active role of mothers in the workforce in recent years in Turkey, the importance of these supports for the continuity of the breastfeeding process has increased even more. The breastfeeding allowance is seen as a significant step for new mothers to adapt more easily to their work lives.