The World Health Organization recommends babies are breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months however research shows that while 96% of women breastfeed initially, only 15% are still breastfeeding exclusively at five months.
Health professionals - including nurses, midwives and lactation consultants - can have a huge impact on the breastfeeding outcomes for new mothers.
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The following infographic outlines the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby and how to support new mothers, both in and out of hospital, to continue breastfeeding successfully.
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