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Breastfeeding

Key messages

  • Breast milk is the healthiest food your baby can have
  • Breastfeed exclusively (just milk, nothing else) for the first 6 months, the recommendation is to continue to breastfeed alongside introducing solid foods for at least the next 6 months until your baby is one year old and beyond
  • Breastfeed for as long as you and your baby want to
  • Breast milk boosts your baby's ability to fight illness and infection for as long as they have breast milk. Breastfeeding also boosts long term health for babies too
  • Breastfeeding has many benefits for Mums as well

Services for support

Facebook: South Wiltshire and Surrounds Breastfeeding Support (opens new window)

Facebook: Bath and West Wiltshire Breastfeeding Peer Support (opens new window)

Facebook: Swindon Breastmates (opens new window) 

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