Human milk is widely recognized as the optimal source of nutrition for all newborn infants. Breast milk promotes development of the infant’s immune system and meets the nutritional needs of a full-term infant until approximately six months of age, when complementary foods and fluids are usually added to the diet.

In the coming weeks we will be discussing how to prepare to breastfeed, including the benefits of breastfeeding.

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