Barby's Diary

Dear Working Mums, you can achieve 6 months exclusive breastfeeding for your little ones! INTRODUCTION: Breastmilk is the ideal food for babies. It is safe, clean and contains antibodies which help protect against many common childhood illnesses. The World Health Organisation advices that infants should be breastfed exclusively for the first six months of their lives. No other food or fluid (including water) is necessary during this period as the breast milk itself contains more than 80% of water. The benefits of exclusively breastfeeding your baby within the first six months are priceless for both the child and the mother. For example, breastfed children perform better on intelligence tests, are less likely to be overweight or obese and less prone to diabetes later in life. Furthermore, women who breastfeed also have a reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancers and it may be a method of family planning for some women. In Nigeria, most organisations grant their female employee