Nutrition: Breast or Bottle

Question 1

Feeding a baby is

Answer 1

an emotional as well as a physical act as warm contact with the mother’s body fosters emotional linkage

Question 2

When should breastfeeding begin?

Answer 2

Breastfeeding should ideally begin within the first hour after the baby is born and should continue for atleast one year. This early initiation is important to establish breastfeeding and ensure the baby receives the colostrum.

Question 3

Colostrum

Answer 3

The highly nutritious first milk produced by the mother.