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Mothers of New Babies and Toddlers
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is more than feeding your baby. Breastfeeding will give comfort and a sense of security for your baby not to mention the special bond that you create between each other. For 10 great reasons to breastfeed go to: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dca-dea/publications/pdf/reasons_to_bf_e.pdf.
Breastfeeding is the optimal method of feeding infants for the first 6 months of age. Breastfeeding is recommended for all infants, with very few exceptions. If an infant is not breastfed, or is partially breastfed, commercial formulas are the most acceptable alternative to breast milk until 9 to 12 months of age (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dca-dea/publications/pdf/infant_e.pdf)1 Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants is the new national statement on nutrition for infants from birth to 24 months, developed collaboratively by the Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada and Health Canada.
Benefits:
There are many advantages benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby.
Hydration:
Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and monitor your sweat loss with physical activities.
Weight loss:
Breastfeeding can use up to 500 extra kcal a day!
Exercise:
You can slowly and gradually resume or continue an exercise program, even when breastfeeding.
Public places:
You have the right to breastfeed in a public place, so you don't have to stay at home.
Accessories:
There are different accessories that make breastfeeding even more convenient!
1 Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants, Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada and Health Canada, 1998.