Fighting Malnutrition: Importance of Breastfeeding for Both Mother And Child

Breast milk is a great source of nutrients for an infant and is a critical first food for the baby that helps build immunity in the child to fight diseases. While Breastfeeding has many benefits for the child and the mother, it can be a difficult and painful process for many women. Though the best practice, for mothers who genuinely cannot breast feed it should not be held against her or cited as the only way to bond with and show love to a child.