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The World Health Organisation recommends breastfeeding exclusively up to 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond. 

Why Breastfeed?

For Mother & Baby:

​Breastfeeding is the normal, natural way to feed your baby.
A precious bond is enhanced by the closeness of breastfeeding and the release of special hormones during a feed.

For Baby:

  • Breastmilk contains all the nutrients your baby needs. These nutrients change constantly as your baby grows.
  • Immune properties in your breastmilk are specially designed for your baby.
  • Protection against infections and illnesses, such as gastroenteritis, ear, throat and respiratory infections
  • Reduced risk of diabetes, obesity, childhood leukaemia, heart disease 
  • Enhanced development of all the systems in a baby's body
  • May reduce allergies, such as asthma and eczema
  • Enhanced brain development and eyesight

For Mother:

  • It is always available, clean and safe
  • Convenient and cheap
  • Your body returns to normal much more quickly after your baby's birth
  • Contraction of your uterus is stimulated reducing your chance of bleeding and developing infections after birth.
  • Reduced risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and osteoporosis 
  • Reduces you risk of pregnancy when exclusively breastfeeding in the first 6 months
  • Time to sit down and rest 

For Everyone:

  • Less trips to the doctor
  • Healthier community
  • Environmentally friendly - leaves no footprint

Common concerns when you are breastfeeding:

  • Difficulty with attaching baby correctly  
  • Knowing how to tell your baby is getting enough milk
  • Low supply
  • Sore nipples
  • Too much milk
  • Blocked ducts and mastitis
  • Unsettled baby
  • Who to go to for help
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