MAUN - Batawana regent Kgosi Kealetile Moremi says traditionally anything to do with breastfeeding and infant feeding in general is the domain of the mother.
Officiating at the Breastfeeding Week held at Maun General Hospital on Friday, she said this year it is different because it has turned to be a topic that has brought together traditional and professional leaders, the health care system and the community at large.
Speaking under the theme: Breastfeeding a family foods, loving and caring, she said for the very best start in live World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) and other health agencies worldwide recommended that mothers breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first six months of life.
She said mothers should continue breastfeeding together with giving other foods and drinks up to two years and beyond or as long as the mother or baby want to.
She said this years theme emphasises the need for a safe and caring transition from breastfeeding to complementary feeding.
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