Breastfeeding advice and tips from a first-time mum and feeding experts
due to the overwhelming benefits of breastmilk, but many mums will tell you, it's not as easy as it looks! With that in mind, I'm going to share my personal experience along with some helpful advice I've learned along the way and tips from the experts to help you master this new skill.I'm a first-time mum who has experienced the highs and lows of breastfeeding.
"WHO recommends babies drink only breastmilk for the first six months to achieve optimal growth, development and health. Thereafter babies should be offered nutritious complementary foods and continue to breastfeed, into their second year if possible.But did you know that breastfeeding also has positive health outcomes for the breastfeeding parent? Like lowering the risk of breast and ovarian cancers, osteoporosis, and heart disease.
"There's The National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300 100 0212, which is open every day 9:30am – 9:30pm. "Nappy contents are a good guide when it comes to how well breastfeeding is going. Your midwives will talk to you about this and weigh baby approx. three times in the first two weeks to make sure that everything is going well.Ask your midwife to show you what to look for, and if you are worried, always ask for help."
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