breastfeeding

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The experience of breastfeeding is special for so many reasons – the joyful bonding with your baby, the cost savings, and the health benefits for both mother and baby. Read on for tips and suggestions to help you successfully breastfeed.

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The best gift for your baby

Breastfeeding

Why?

Because it is the ideal food.

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Mother’s milk

It protects your child from common illnesses.

Diarrhoea

Pneumonia

Ear infections

Lowers rate of

blood pressure

high cholesterol

overweight & obesity

type 2 diabetes

In the long run it….

It is associated with higher IQ too!

And the best part is…

It helps develop a special bond

What is more?It will help you too…

By reducing the risk of

Breast cancer

Ovarian cancer

Plus you will be back in shape faster !

So how often should you breastfeed?

Whenever your baby demands.

But what about this?

Infant formula

Infant formula

Does not fight disease

Infant formula

Does not fight disease

Chance of infection increase

Infant formula

Does not fight disease

Danger of malnutrition

Chance of infection increase

Infant formula

Does not fight disease

Danger of malnutrition

Chance of infection increase

Breast milk production decreases

Do you still want to use it?

Infant formula

Does not fight disease

Danger of malnutrition

Chance of infection increase

Breast milk production decreases

How long should you breastfeed?

Jan

Feb

May

Mar

Apr

Jun

For 6 monthsGive only breast milk

No water

No water No

drink

No water No

drinkNo food

After 6 monthsStart complementary

foodsDo not stop

breastfeedingYou can continue for 2

years or more

Thank youGo ahead & give your baby the best gift.

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