Advantages of breastfeeding
Breast milk is the ideal food for your baby till 4-5 months of age.
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- It is safe, hygienic, and available to the infant at the correct temperature.
- It meets the nutritional requirements of the infant fully in the first few months of life.
- It contains antimicrobial factors that provide protection against diarrhoeal diseases and respiratory infections in the first months of life.
- It is easily digested and utilised by both normal and premature babies.
- Breast feeding promotes bonding between the mother and infant.
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