Wednesday, October 05, 2005

ABC of breastfeeding (Health 24 )

The Lean Aubergine Dietetic Services give the following reasons why they feel strongly about exclusive breastfeeding for at least four to six months:

B – Promotes bonding with your baby by the warmth of skin to skin contact.

R - Readily available and convenient, requires less preparation and equipment, which makes socialising and travelling so much easier.

E - It is easily digested by the immature digestive system, causing less colic, diarrhoea and constipation.

A - It lowers the risk of allergies, such as eczema and asthma.



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