What evidence can you list for the benefits of breast-feeding during the infancy period?
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
• Breastfeeding is recommended for the first 12 months of life.
• Breast milk contains all the nutrients necessary for growth and it seems to offer some degree of immunity to a variety of childhood diseases.
• Breast milk is more easily digested than cow's milk. It is sterile, warm, and convenient for the mother to dispense.
• Breastfeeding offers emotional advantages to mother and child.
• Breastfeeding may reduce the risk of ovarian and breast cancer.
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