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| About Breastfeeding |
| Breastfeeding
is the most natural and special thing you can
do for your baby. It is also the healthiest -
and the health benefits extend to you as a mother,
too. Breastfeeding is a learnt art and it can
take a little time for you and your baby to acquire
this skill – but
it is well worth persevering. Support
and information are available from your health
professional, lactation consultants and breastfeeding
support groups, as well as numerous books and
websites. |
| Breastfeeding
is the cultural norm in some countries. New
figures for the UK suggest that, although
over 70 % of women begin breastfeeding their
newborn babies, only 48% continue beyond
6 weeks, and at 6 months, only 25% are still
breastfeeding (source: Infant Feeding Study
2005 carried out for the Office of National
Statistics). The Department of Health in England recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life.
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| Breastfeeding
offers protective health benefits to both babies
and mothers. The closeness between a mother and
her breastfed infant helps form an incredible
bond while offering the baby a sense of comfort
and security. Breastmilk
is easily digested and provides the essential
nutrients, vitamins, proteins, fats and antibodies
that the baby needs to develop physically and
neurologically. In
fact, studies have shown that breastmilk contains
immunological agents that cannot be replicated
by science. Research
shows breastfeeding also helps to protect the
baby against allergies, reduces the rate of serious
illness and makes him or her less likely to get
sick. There are benefits for mum too, such as
decreasing risk of breast and ovarian cancers
and osteoporosis. It can also help you lose extra
pregnancy pounds and help your womb shrink back
to its normal size.
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| You will
find more information on starting, and continuing,
to breastfeed in this section – plus
some useful tips for Dads.
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