When mother’s milk dries up or the baby just won’t breastfeed

Unicef recommends that a baby be put on the breast within the first hour of life but this rarely happens. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Around the world, medical experts recommend breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months. However, despite the overwhelming evidence of its benefits, many women are still bottle-feeding their babies.

For some, medical and living issues make breastfeeding impossible. But for others, according to health experts, the choice to turn to the bottle is influenced by a number of factors— from working conditions to life experiences— making it difficult for them to get the best out of breastfeeding.

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