ROTARY FOR YOU : EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING POINTS
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What is Exclusive Breastfeeding
• Feeding the baby only breast milk for the first six months
• No water, formula, pap, or other liquids : just breast milk
• Even in hot weather, babies do not need extra water
Why It’s Important
• Contains all nutrients your baby needs to grow strong and healthy
• Protects against infections, diarrhea, and pneumonia
• Boosts the baby’s immune system
• Promotes proper brain development
• Helps build a strong bond between mother and baby
• Reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome
Did You Know
• Breast milk changes to meet your baby’s needs as they grow
• It is always clean, the right temperature, and completely free
• Babies who are exclusively breastfed are less likely to be overweight later in life
• Mothers who breastfeed recover faster after childbirth
Common Myths versus Facts
• “My breast milk is too light” : Breast milk is perfect, no matter the color
• “The baby is crying, so they need water or pap” : Crying is normal, breastfeed more often
• “I don’t produce enough milk” : The more you breastfeed, the more milk your body produces
Breastfeeding Tips
• Start breastfeeding within 30 minutes after birth
• Feed on demand, whenever the baby wants
• Ensure proper latching to avoid nipple pain
• Avoid giving bottles or pacifiers in the first few weeks
• Stay hydrated and eat a balanced diet
Encouragement for Mothers
• You are enough, your body was made for this
• Ask for help from trained health workers or join support groups
• Breastfeeding is love, protection, and power in one
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