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.