Yarning about breastfeeding
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About <strong>breastfeeding</strong><br />
1<br />
The World Health Organization<br />
recommends exclusive <strong>breastfeeding</strong> for<br />
the first 6 months of life<br />
6<br />
Women living with HIV can reduce the<br />
risk of passing the infection to baby by<br />
using antiretroviral drugs<br />
2<br />
Breast milk has all the right nutrients and<br />
protects from infection<br />
7<br />
Breastfeeding is promoted around<br />
the world and the marketing of infant<br />
formula is strictly regulated<br />
3<br />
Breast milk is free and hygienic<br />
8<br />
Support for mums is essential<br />
4<br />
Breastfeeding reduces the risk of<br />
overweight, obesity and type 2 diabetes<br />
for baby later in life<br />
9<br />
Workplaces play an important role in<br />
supporting <strong>breastfeeding</strong> mums<br />
5<br />
Infant formula doesn’t contain the<br />
antibodies in breast milk that can help to<br />
fight infection<br />
10<br />
Appropriate solid foods should<br />
be introduced at around 6 months,<br />
with <strong>breastfeeding</strong> continuing for<br />
as long as mum and baby want to<br />
Adapted from World Health Organization: 10 facts on <strong>breastfeeding</strong><br />
www.who.int/features/factfiles/<strong>breastfeeding</strong>/en/
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