Why Breastfeeding is Important
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Human Milk Advantages
Human milk is a complex fluid containing proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, biologically active components, a diverse microbiome and an assorted population of cells.
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Human Milk Ingredients
Human Milk is widely recognized as the biological fluid required for optimal infant growth and development.
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Maternal Health Benefits
Breastfeeding for the recommended duration has been shown to protect women from breast and ovarian cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
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Infant Health Benefits
Infants who are breastfed for the recommended duration have increase protection from respiratory infections, SIDS, obesity, and gastrointestinal infections.
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Kangaroo Mother Care
Kangaroo mother care is valuable for all families regardless of birthing and feeding method.
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Skin-to-Skin
Skin-to-skin is valuable for all families regardless of birthing and feeding method.