Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding has health benefits for both babies and mothers. Breast milk provides a baby with ideal nutrition and supports growth and development. Breastfeeding can also protect baby and mom against certain illnesses and diseases.
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Benefits of breastfeeding
Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for most babies. As the baby grows, the mother’s breast milk will change to meet her baby’s nutritional needs.
What is Colostrum?
Colostrum is the first milk your body produces during Pregnancy. It forms in your mammary glands (breasts) and plays an important role in building your baby's immune system.
How to breastfeed
Breastfeeding your baby is a unique experience. It is important to follow doctor's recommendations, which will be a personalised tracking of your situation and particular needs.
Feeding Guide
Guide for Breast-feeding
Breast milk and formula are designed to be the primary sources of nutrition throughout an infant’s first year of life. You should talk with your baby’s health care provider before starting solid foods. Solid foods should not begin before age 4 months because:
1- Breast milk or formula provide your baby with all the nutrients that are needed.
2- Your baby isn’t physically developed enough to eat solid food from a spoon.
3- Feeding your baby solid food too early may result in poor feeding experiences and increased weight gain in both infancy and early childhood.
Guide for Formula Feeding
- When breast milk is not available, standard infant formula is an appropriate alternative for most healthy full-term infants, but there are some differences between brands. Do not hesitate to ask your health care provider for a recommendation if you are unsure which formula to use.
- Bottle-feeding should be interactive, with the caregiver holding both the bottle and the infant. Propping a bottle has been linked to an increased risk of ear infections and tooth decay.
- Formula feeding should be in response to the infant’s needs and not based on a predetermined schedule. Look for cues of hunger and fullness to determine both when to feed and how much. The number of wet diapers per day and your child’s growth will reflect if he or she is getting enough formula.