Breastfeeding Benefits
Immediate skin-to-skin contact helps regulate newborn temperature, promotes bonding, and supports colonisation with beneficial maternal skin bacteria. Early breastfeeding is associated with lower neonatal mortality and supports exclusive b…
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Immediate skin-to-skin contact helps regulate newborn temperature, promotes bonding, and supports colonisation with beneficial maternal skin bacteria. Early breastfeeding is associated with lower neonatal mortality and supports exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months. Colostrum contains antibodies that strengthen newborn immunity and reduce vulnerability to infections such as pneumonia and diarrhoea.