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Breast milk is, in fact, a more natural and complete food for the newborn, as it contains all the nutrients it needs in the first phase of life. Furthermore, breastfeeding strengthens the immune defenses and promotes the intestinal development of the newborn, strengthens the mother-child relationship and protects the woman from breast cancer, ovarian cancer and osteoporosis in old age. reciprocal biological and emotional: this moment of meeting and exchange should be carried out exclusively for at least 6 months.
, catching the early signs of hunger rather than crying. This approach will facilitate the physiology of lactation.
Breastfeeding can be continued, even after weaning, for 2 years or more, depending on the mother's and baby's wishes. Over 6 months, to meet the growing nutritional needs, the baby's nutrition must be integrated with suitable and safe complementary foods.