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Breastfeeding in Sri Lanka


 * Breastfeeding, also known as nursing, is the feeding of babies and young children with milk from a woman's breast. Sri Lankans are very much concerned about breast feeding. Breastfeeding should be started during the hour after birth and allowed as the baby wishes.During the first few weeks of life babies may nurse eight to twelve times a day.

Exclusive Breastfeeding
The frequency of feeding decreases as the child gets older.Some mothers pump milk so that it can be used later when their child is being cared for by others.Breastfeeding benefits both mother and baby.Infant formula does not have many of the benefits.