Breastfeeding Your Baby
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Breastfeeding is an ongoing relationship between you and your baby
- breastfeeding starts soon after your baby is born
- it can take time for you and your baby to learn how to breastfeed
- with the right help almost all mothers can breastfeed
Breast milk is the perfect food for your baby
- it’s all your baby needs to eat and drink for about the first six months
- it helps protect your baby against colds, tummy-bugs, infections and allergies
- it helps your baby feel safe and secure
Breastfeeding is best for you too
- it’s free
- it saves you time
- it gives you a chance to rest while you are feeding your baby
- it helps you feel close to your baby
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