Breast milk is the primary source for all their nutritional needs in the initial few months of an infant’s life, as it comprises 87% water, 7% carbohydrate, 4% lipid and 1% protein, vitamins, and other minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium, etc). Appropriate breastfeeding equipped with both maternal and child benefits that include prevention of child from severe diseases (short- and long-term diseases) such as: 

• Respiratory problems (such as respiratory distress syndrome, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, etc.)
• Sudden infant death syndrome (unexplained, sudden, and unexpected death of a healthy baby, also called cot death)
• Diarrhoea, leading to quick dehydration
• Necrotising enterocolitis (a serious gastrointestinal issue affecting premature babies)
• Otitis media (infection of the middle ear)
• Obesity (excess fat)
• Type 1 Diabetes (little or no insulin production, resulting in excess blood sugar)

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