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.TRANSCRIPT
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.