BREAST MILK; AN ESSENTIAL MEAL FOR YOUR BABY
Do you know that the word 'Nutrition' is actually derived from 'nutricus' which means "to suckle at breast"? Well, if you don't know, now you know. Breastmilk is a natural meal and the most complete form of nutrition for infants. Breastfeeding is the most sustainable way to nourish an infant, especially during the first 6 months of life, to prevent malnutrition. This is due to the fact that breastfeeding is the simplest, healthiest and cost effective feeding method that meets up with the nutritional needs of infants. Hence, it is recommended that mothers should breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first six months from birth, and to continue breastfeeding along with the introduction of adequate and appropriate complimentary foods to the child. Some might be wondering what exclusive breastfeeding really means. Exclusive breastfeeding simply means feeding an infant with breastmilk only, without the introduction of any other food or drink, not even w...