Breastfeeding vital within first hour of birth

MORE than one million babies could be saved worldwide if mothers were to start breastfeeding within the first hour of birth. “Exclusive breastfeeding (where all nutrients are naturally provided from the mother) is crucial for the first six months of a baby’s life.

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Breastfeeding has a variety of health benefits for both the mother and the infant. The World Heath Organization has a global strategy to encourage it, and Salma Hayek famously breastfed a baby in Africa.
http://mart01.com/Weber-Genesis-Gas-Grill/1/Search Benny Gooslin

Breastfeeding has a variety of health benefits for both the mother and the infant. The World Heath Organization has a global strategy to encourage it, and Salma Hayek famously breastfed a baby in Africa.