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Breast milk is the best for your baby - There is no bigger truth than this. Even if you can only breastfeed for a short while, your baby will still benefit. But the longer you breastfeed, the longer your baby is protected. Breast milk is the best choice nutritionally for the baby.

The time has come and your baby has arrived, your bundle of joy is in your hands now and as a mother, you can go through mixed feelings of joy, excitement and sometimes anxiety. Both Yourself and the baby may be exhausted from the events of labor and delivery.  This is quite normal. It’s a good idea to keep visitors away for the first day at least and concentrate completely on your baby’s needs. 

आरम्भ में स्तनपान के शुरुआत, जीवन के पहले छह महीनों में अनन्य स्तनपान, 6 महीने की उम्र पूरी होने के बाद पर्याप्त पूरक आहार के साथ दो साल तक और बाद में स्तनपान जारी रखने के बाद शिशुओं और छोटे बच्चों के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त आहार रणनीति है।

Early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life followed by continued breastfeeding for up to two years and beyond with adequate complementary foods after completion of 6 months of age is the most appropriate feeding strategy for infants and young children.