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Why Breastfeed?
Notre mission
Réunir divers chercheurs canadiens dans le domaine de l'allaitement maternel et de la lactation humaine afin de favoriser les partenariats, d'améliorer l'innovation, de catalyser de nouvelles initiatives de recherche, de garantir des méthodes et des pratiques de recherche équitables, diversifiées et inclusives et de renforcer les capacités des générations futures de chercheurs canadiens. des chercheurs. Cela peut inclure, sans toutefois s'y limiter, la recherche sur les bienfaits du lait maternel et diverses pratiques cliniques et culturelles d'alimentation au lait maternel.
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Breastfeeding
Provides Immune Protection
The germ fighting properties of breast milk are important to babies because their immune systems are immature and still under development. A breastfeeding mother's immune system develops antibodies and passes them to the baby, helping the baby develop a strong immune system and fight germs that otherwise might make the baby sick.
During the first six months, the longer a baby is fed only breast milk, the greater the immune benefits.
Breast Milk
Power Food for Babies
Breast milk has all the nutrients a baby needs for the first six months of life. Feeding a baby only breast milk during that period makes sure the baby gets those nutrients. ​
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The composition of breast milk changes as the baby grows and is uniquely tailored to the baby's stage of growth & development. Even when solid foods are introduced at six (6) months, babies should continue to breastfeed to 2 years+ to continue to receive the health benefits.
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Once breastfeeding is established, the breast adjusts to the demands of the infant as the baby feeds - babies get exactly as much as they need, when they need it.
Réunir divers chercheurs canadiens dans le domaine de l'allaitement maternel et de la lactation humaine afin de favoriser les partenariats, d'améliorer l'innovation, de catalyser de nouvelles initiatives de recherche, de garantir des méthodes et des pratiques de recherche équitables, diversifiées et inclusives et de renforcer les capacités des générations futures de chercheurs canadiens. des chercheurs. Cela peut inclure, sans toutefois s'y limiter, la recherche sur les bienfaits du lait maternel et diverses pratiques cliniques et culturelles d'alimentation au lait maternel.
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About Formula Feeding
Feeding your baby safely will help you build a close and loving bond with your baby, whether you give breast milk, formula or both. While many experts recommend that babies be fed only breast milk for the first six months and that breast milk be used to supplement other foods from six months to two years of age, we know that is not always possible.
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If you use formula to feed your baby, it is important to have the information you need to feel comfortable with your plan and know how it can impact lactation. If you would like to return to or increase breastfeeding, please contact your health care provider or lactation consultant to put a plan in place that works for you.
