Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is the natural way of providing nutrition for babies. It is beneficial to both the mother and the baby, and is the ideal form of nutrition for infants during the first six months of life. Research shows that breast milk helps protect babies from various illnesses and infections. It contains a rich source of antibodies, which helps the baby's immune system to develop and strengthens the bond between the mother and child. Additionally, breastfeeding can reduce the mother's risk of ovarian and breast cancers, as well as diabetes and obesity. It also provides babies with essential nutrients that cannot be obtained through infant formula. Breastfeeding can also save money for families and help protect the environment by reducing reliance on manufactured formula.

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Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers of Infants Less Than Six Months of Age in Mogadishu: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study

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Exploration of Beliefs about Exclusive Breastfeeding: An Elicitation study with Low-income Women in South Korea

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