Breastfeeding Family Foods: Loving And Healthy
“Editor’s notes: World Breastfeeding Week is being observed August 1st to 7th. Breastfeeding is an unequalled way of providing ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants and has a unique biological and emotional influence on the health of both mother and infant. Tune in to “Joining Hands for Health” this Wednesday evening at 7:30 P.M. on Radio Bahamas 1540 and 810 A.M. when Registered Nurse Mrs. Trineka Williams and Registered Midwife Mrs. Linelle Thompson join host Mrs. Audrey Lightbourn as they discuss The Techniques and Benefits of Breast Feeding.”
Today, more women are making a choice to breastfeed. Statistics show that, in hospital, the majority of new mothers breastfeed. However, by one month post delivery a decline in exclusive breastfeeding occurs and most women begin to bottle feed their babies; either alone or in combination with the breast. By three to four months even fewer mothers tend to breastfeed. This is not the breastfeeding pattern recommended by healthcare professionals.
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