World Health Organisation recommends breast milk as the best food for babies for the first six months of life.

Breast milk provides baby with the right amounts of nutrients needed for healthy growth.

Breast milk contains precious antibodies to help protect your baby against common infections.

Breast milk can help combat a family history of allergies such as asthma or eczema.

Breast milk is easily digested and absorbed and is less likely to cause your baby to have stomach upsets, diarrhoea or constipation.

Breast milk is always available at the right temperature, in just the right amounts, is sterile and free.

Breastfeeding will help your womb to return to its normal size after the birth.

Breastfeeding can assist in building the bond between you and your baby.