Breastmilk and breastfeeding is probably one of the most important things for both mother and baby following birth. And we recommend in line with the World Health Organization's recommendations breastfeeding exclusively for up to six months and all babies need the addition of other nutrition after six months.
But breast milk contains to be the most important food in the first year of life and continues to be important for baby's health up to two years and beyond. Breastfeeding is very good for mother too because it has maternal health benefits as well it's the ideal enforced immunization for the baby.
It has immunoglobulins hormones enzymes as well as other little nutritional benefits even that's why we say every breastfeed makes a difference. So if mothers choose to breastfeed we would like to give on the help and support that we can for who would like to give mothers the opportunity to the size even after the birth of their baby how they feed their baby.
Answered: Margaret O'Leary, Infant Feeding Consultant
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Mama’s body is constantly making the perfect milk for baby. Milk changes its nutritional profile as baby grows (milk made for a 3 month old is different than for a 9 month old). Milk can even change day to day—for example, water content may increase during times of hot weather and baby-sickness to provide extra hydration.
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