Breast milk is best for your baby

Breastfeeding is the best nutrition for healthy growth and development of babies. Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is the optimal way of feeding infants. Thereafter infants should receive complementary foods with continued breastfeeding up to two years or beyond. Good maternal nutrition helps sustain an adequate supply and quality of breast milk. Unnecessary introduction of bottle feeding, partially or fully, or of other complementary foods and drinks may have a negative impact on breastfeeding, which may be irreversible. Consult your doctor and consider the social and financial implications before deciding to use breast milk substitutes or if you have difficulty breastfeeding. Follow usage, preparation and storage instructions of breast milk substitutes or of other complementary foods and drinks carefully as improper or unnecessary use may pose a health hazard.

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Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

This guide summarises the food you should be careful not to eat when pregnant. It is always a good idea to consult with your preferred doctors for medical advice if you are unsure about what you eat, have eaten, or would like to keep eating through your pregnancy. With your pregnancy comes new responsibilities for your child and yourself. There are some dietary adjustments you'll have to make for the benefit of your child’s immunity and growth, especially during your first trimester.

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