Question

Parveen is a modern working woman. She gave birth to a baby three weeks ago. She has hectic schedule. She requested her mother-in-law to feed the powdered milk to the baby. However, her mother-in-law asked her for breastfeeding.
Why is breastfeeding important?

Answer 1

Mother's milk is the perfect food for infants. Is also protects the infant from infections. Breastfeeding also prevents pregnancy and therefore, helpful in birth control.