Breast feeding initiatives programme was examine for the rapid growth and protection of infants against many illness including infectious and non-infectious diseases. Other benefits associated with good health being of infants through breastfeeding were highlighted. Nutritional status of breast milk and its associated impact to the lifestyle of infants was examined by reviewing relevant articles from a global perspective. Other benefits of breast feeding mothers were compared to non-breastfeeding mothers. Health improvement programmes and intervention measures that help to improve the health being of mothers and infants as a result of breast feeding was as well examined. Ethical issues regarding breastfeeding in hospital settings were addressed. Conclusion was made in respect to the breastfeeding mode as a global concern also highlighted.