BREASTFEEDING

1 Provides good nutrition for the baby. It is basically the only nutrition needed for the baby for the first 6 months.

2 Provides immunity and protection against illnesses. The first few days after birth contains colostrum - antibodies that will strengthen the baby's immune system.

3 Strengthens the emotional bond between mother and baby. Feeling of satisfaction to the mother and a sense of security for the baby.

4 A natural contraceptive. Helps in the spacing of children, allowing the mother to recover from the demands of pregnancy.

5 Saves money. It is the most far reaching and least costly strategy of alleviating poverty.

Be aware, with all these benefits of breastfeeding, if more mothers would do this most natural way of nurturing the baby, we will have a community with healthy children and adult.