"Doctors who get lured by these pharma or food companies are unlikely to genuinely promote breastfeeding and will tend towards promoting baby foods at every opportunity. It is not uncommon for a mother to be told that her breast milk is inadequate. "
"Babies should be breastfed exclusively for 6 months (no additional food or drink, including water), with complementary feeds after that, so that at the end of the year, the baby is able to consume what the family usually eats. The baby can receive medicines, drops, syrups etc.
"Breastfed children are likely to have better immunity against ear infections, diarrhoea, respiratory infections etc. and also lesser risk of allergies, asthma, diabetes, obesity etc. It helps the uterus to contract, reduced risk of breast/uterine/ovarian cancer in the mother."
"The baby should not just suckle on the nipple, as this can actually interfere with breastfeeding and cause pain and discomfort for the mother. When the angle of the baby’s mouth is stimulated with the nipple, the baby automatically turns towards the breast and opens its mouth."
"Mothers, especially new mothers, become vulnerable to all kinds of ‘expert advice’. She is asked to eat food she doesn’t like or tolerate, or give up foods she enjoys. Some foods are hot/cold/spicy/bland and based on what people think is best for the baby."
"Sugary drinks, high carbohydrate foods & junk/processed foods like biscuits not only affect the child’s nutrition status, but can also create a lifelong culture of poor eating & its complications. Sometimes the very first exposure of a baby to oral fluids is some sugary syrup."
"However, some women may not be able to breastfeed for a variety of reasons. They should not be made to feel that they are not good mothers but should be supported ."
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