Breastfeeding Benefits for Mom & Baby

Breastfeeding is one of the first ways you nourish and protect your baby. Dr. Arathi Sreedhara, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Cloudnine Hospital, Aurobindo Marg-Jayanagar, Bengaluru, explains why breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months and why colostrum, the first milk, is so important. She also highlights the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby, from immunity and nutrition to postpartum recovery and long-term health.