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Breastfeeding Information
Welcome to Latifa Hospital, we are happy that you have chosen our hospital, which is one of the best hospitals offering specialized maternity, neonatal and pediatric services. Our vision is to be a model of excellence, undoubtedly you can be assured that you and your baby will have the best services here.
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What Does Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Mean To You
More than two million infants worldwide die every year because there are not breast-fed or are given other food too early. Millions more who are not breast-fed live in poor health, contract preventable diseases and battle malnutrition.
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Breast Milk 100% Natural
Each mother produces milk special to her own baby. If your baby is born early, your milk has more protein, energy, and minerals such as iron and sodium than the milk you would produce if your baby was born full-term. If you have twins you produce twice as much milk
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Taking Care of Yourself While Breastfeeding
Your lifestyle can have an effect on your breast milk, and therefore on your baby. It’s important to take care of yourself so you can produce the best care to your baby.
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Breastfeeding How and How Long
The latest scientific evidence has suggested that babies should be fed only breast milk for the first six months. Even when other foods are introduced gradually, breastfeeding should continue for at least 2 years and beyond – for as long as the baby and mother desire
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Starting to Breastfeed - Basic Principles
Breastfeeding is the natural physiological way of feeding infants and young children, and human mil is the milk make specifically for human infants.
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Formula Feeding
Breastfeeding is best for babies, expressed breast milk is the nest best option. Babies who are not breastfed may be at higher risk of ill health. Breastfeeding also has health benefits for mothers. Most mothers are able to produce beat milk.
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Expressed Breast Milk – Storage and Handling
Naturally the best way to remove milk from your breast is by feeding your baby, but there may be occasions when this is not possible and your need to express your milk.
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Breast Milk Supply
The function of breast is to produce milk for the baby. Each breast has milk producing glands ( also called lobules or alveoli)) that make mil from the nutrients and water they take from the blood stream.
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Breast Feeding Best for Baby and Mother
Breastfeeding is the natural next step after pregnancy and is a very special gift from a mother to her baby. Breast milk is known to be the best nourishment for your baby. It is perfectly balanced with protein, fat, minerals, vitamins and water.
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