Breastfeed Get help to breastfeed in the right position. If you’re having pain it may be a positioning problem. It is normal to experience initial tenderness, but if the pain you feel gets worse, it is not normal. A hospital midwife, or a community midwife who visits your home, can help you improve the positioning of the nursing so that it won’t be painful.
Solid foods should be phased out over six months
To meet the growing needs of babies at six months of age, mashed solid foods should be introduced as a supplement to continuous breastfeeding. Meals for the baby can be specially prepared or modified from family meals.
WHO notes that:
Breastfeeding should not be reduced when starting on solids;
Food should be given with a spoon or cup, not a bottle;
Food must be clean and safe; And
Young children need enough time to learn to eat solid foods.
Breastfeeding is important for the first six months
WHO recommends that:
Babies should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life to achieve optimum development.
To meet growth and health, and then, to meet their evolving nutritional needs, infants should receive nutritionally adequate and safe supplements while continuing to breastfeed.
Solid foods should be phased out over six months
To meet the growing needs of babies at six months of age, mashed solid foods should be introduced as a supplement to continuous breastfeeding. Meals for the baby can be specially prepared or modified from family meals. WHO notes that:
Breastfeeding should not be reduced when starting on solids;
Food should be given with a spoon or cup, not a bottle;
Food must be clean and safe; And
Young children need enough time to learn to eat solid foods.
Babies should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life to achieve optimum development.
To meet growth and health, and then, to meet their evolving nutritional needs, infants should receive nutritionally adequate and safe supplements while continuing to breastfeed; And
Breastfeeding should continue for two years or more.
Breastfeeding protects babies from childhood diseases
Breast milk is the ideal food for newborns and infants. It provides babies with all the nutrients they need for healthy growth. It is safe and contains antibodies that help protect babies from common childhood illnesses such as diarrhea and pneumonia, the two primary causes of child mortality worldwide. Breast milk is easily available and affordable, which helps ensure that babies get adequate nutrition.
Breastfeeding has long-term benefits for babies
Beyond the immediate benefits for babies, breastfeeding contributes to a lifetime of good health. Adolescents and adults who were breastfed as infants are less likely to be overweight or obese. They are less likely to develop type-II diabetes and do better on intelligence tests.
Solid foods should be phased out over six months
To meet the growing needs of babies at six months of age, mashed solid foods should be introduced as a supplement to continuous breastfeeding. Meals for the baby can be specially prepared or modified from family meals. WHO notes that:
Breastfeeding should not be reduced when starting on solids;
Food should be given with a spoon or cup, not a bottle;
Food must be clean and safe; And
Young children need enough time to learn to eat solid foods.
Breastfeeding protects babies from childhood diseases
Breast milk is the ideal food for newborns and infants. It provides babies with all the nutrients they need for healthy growth. It is safe and contains antibodies that help protect babies from common childhood illnesses such as diarrhea and pneumonia, the two primary causes of child mortality worldwide. Breast milk is easily available and affordable, which helps ensure that babies get adequate nutrition.
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