This World Breastfeeding Week, we’re helping to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding for new mothers and babies. This year’s theme is Step Up for Breastfeeding, and to support the week’s objective to protect, promote and support breastfeeding, our expert midwives have pulled together some of the lesser-known, more unusual facts about its advantages.
Breastfeeding your baby comes with a host of benefits, such as good nutrition, improved immune function and strong emotional bonds.
Whether you’re a mum-to-be, a new mum or are supporting someone who is breastfeeding and want to discover more, we’ve got you covered with our breastfeeding infographic below.