Breastfeeding

Written By: Admin | Published : September 8, 2012 3:32 PM IST

Breastfeeding refers to the practice of feeding infants milk from the mammary glands. In fact it is recommended that one should start breastfeeding immediately after the infant s birth. Breast milk contains nutrients that are vital for the infant in the first few months. It contains high protein, Vitamin A and salts. Also since an infant s digestive system isn t developed enough to digest normal milk and it s inadvisable to substitute it for breast milk.

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