Breast-feeding provides the nutrition that nature designed specifically for your baby -- and in the right amounts. In addition, the first six to eight weeks of breast-feeding provide antibodies that help the infant build a strong immune system.Learning how to breast-feed and feeling comfortable with it may take time. A little patience and encouragement can go a long way to successful breast feeding.While breast-feeding is the ideal choice for the nutritional health and immune system of infants, the choice of feeding a newborn is very personal and every mother should make the choice that is best for her and her baby.
A registered dietitian or lactation consultant can help answer your questions about breast-feeding.
Content provided by the American Dietetic Association. For more nutrition tips, visit www.eatright.org.
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