South Africa: Breast-Feeding is Still the Best

24 January 2008

Tshwane — The promotion of breastfeeding is one of global importance as thousands of infants are dying worldwide, succumbing to infection and malnutrition, due to not being breastfed.

Breast milk offers many benefits to the baby. It contains the right balance of nutrients to help the infant grow into a strong and healthy toddler. Some of the nutrients also help protect the infant against some common childhood illnesses and infections

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