The truth is that exclusive breastfeeding continues to be the best food for a baby before six months of age when complementary foods are introduced.

The World Health Organization recommends that breastfeeding continue beyond this period, with appropriate supplementation.

According to the medical literature, breastfeeding protects the baby from infections such as gastroenteritis, respiratory infections, ear infections, urinary tract infections, and other diseases, especially immune diseases. It has also been shown to protect the newborn child against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

It also has beneficial effects on the mother’s body as it makes speeding recovery after childbirth and has even been shown to reduce the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

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