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Convenient
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Economical
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Helps the uterus return to its normal size faster and prevents excessive blood loss
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Helps with losing the weight gained during pregnancy
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Reduces risk of osteoporosis
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Less likely to develop uterine, endometrial and ovarian cancer
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Reduces risk of breast cancer
As a designated Baby-FriendlyⓇ birth facility, all our nurses and healthcare providers have been educated on how best to support your desire to breastfeed your infant. Specialists will be on hand to educate you in breastfeeding and newborn care, such as the safest sleep positions, holding, diapering, dressing and bathing.
Because of the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a baby’s life. This is based on scientific evidence that show benefits for infant survival and proper growth and development.
Breast milk provides all the nutrients that infants need during the first 6 months of life. Exclusive breastfeeding may also reduce infant death caused by common childhood illnesses such as diarrhea and pneumonia, and hastens recovery during illness.