MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, August 4 (PIA) --- The City Health Office (CHO) is encouraging all mothers to breastfeed their babies from birth up to two years citing the numerous benefits that can be derived from breastfeeding.
The mother’s milk is rich in Vitamin A and antibodies that help protect babies against allergies and illnesses, said Fatima Macapodi, nutrition coordinator of Marawi CHO, in today’s airing of Ozor ka, Ranao! radio program.
Macapodi said breastmilk is always safe and nutritionally superior to other alternatives as it provides the baby protection against infections.
She said it also has growth factor that enhances baby’s cognitive and mental development.
Macapodi stressed that breastfeeding is also good for the mothers.
According to her, breastfeeding decreases the risk of postpartum hemorrhage, ovarian cancer and breast cancer among mothers.
She said it also delays ovulation, thus, mothers can also practice natural child spacing.
Above all, breastfeeding promotes attachment between the mother and the baby and helps them bond for life, added Macapodi.
Ozor ka, Ranao! is an hour radio program of Philippine Information Agency and Philippine Braodcasting Service that aims to provide information and updates on various efforts to bring development and prosperity in the province. It is being aired over DxSO Radyo ng Bayan Marawi from 8:a.m. to 9:00 a.m. every first and third Monday of the month. (APB/PIA-10)
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