P12

Question 1

Breastfeeding is important for many reasons (1)

Answer 1

Bonding between the mother and the baby

Question 2

Breastfeeding is important for many reasons (2)

Answer 2

Contains nutrients the baby needs

Question 3

Breastfeeding is important for many reasons (3)

Answer 3

Free, Safe, Always Available

Question 4

Breastfeeding is important for many reasons (4)

Answer 4

Helps develop the baby’s immune system

Question 5

Breastfeeding is important for many reasons (5)

Answer 5

Environmentally friendly

Question 6

How long should breastfeeding continue?

Answer 6

Two years at age or longer

Question 7

When should the baby be introduced to home-made food?

Answer 7

6 months

Question 8

What is Colostrum?

Answer 8

First form of milk that is produced by the mother after the baby is born. It is what the baby feeds on in the first few days. [Sticky and yellowish]

Question 9

What nutrients does it provide?

Answer 9

Vitamins and Minerals

Question 10

What does the Colostrum get rid of?

Answer 10

Meconium

Question 11

When does mature milk is produced?

Answer 11

During the first week

Question 12

Does the mature milk satisfy the baby?

Answer 12

Yes, even if its thin is satisfies hunger and thirst

Question 13

During the feed, mature milk is?

Answer 13

Creamy and rich