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Breastmilk is the best food for your newborn. It is made up of water, fat, proteins, vitamins and minerals.  It also contains other components, such as antibodies, antioxidants, growth factors, and hormones.

Benefits of breastfeeding for your baby

• breast milk provides all the hydration and nutrients your baby needs to grow and develop
• breast milk protects your baby from infections and diseases
• the longer you feed the greater the benefits for baby

Benefits of breastfeeding for you

• helps support quicker recovery after delivery
• helps reduce your risk of developing some cancers and other diseases
• less likely to suffer from post natal depression

For more information about Breastfeeding visit NHS – Start4life

Breastfeeding can be challenging. If you are struggling or are just looking for reassurance and peer support there are services available locally, have a look at the useful links below.