The Ultimate Guide To Feeding Your Baby: How Often Is Enough?
- By Dr. Sintayehu Abebe
- 06 Dec 2023
Key highlights or summary
- Understanding the importance of starting breastfeeding within the first hour after childbirth and the benefits of colostrum for newborn immunity is necessary.
- Formula can be a substitute for breast milk, including its composition and considerations for its use.
- Cluster feeding, especially during growth spurts, is very important.
- Learn to identify signs of hunger in your breastfed baby, helping to feed them before they become distressed.
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