Nutrition

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Promoting breastfeeding

It is recommended that breastmilk is the only source of nutrition until an infant is about 6 months old. Breastfeeding is associated with improved general health, physical growth and mental development of infants and protection against a number of diseases during childhood and adult life. Initiation of breastfeeding is high in most but not all population groups. However, early cessation is also high. Promoting breastfeeding is a priority in Eat Well NSW: A framework for action for public health nutrition 2003-2007 - PDF (1.5Mb).

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Publications

• Breastfeeding your baby
• Breastfeeding in NSW: Promotion, Protection and Support Policy Directive
• Breastfeeding - Promoting and Supporting in NSW: Case Studies
• Starting Family Foods: introducing your baby to solid foods
• Report on breastfeeding in NSW 2004
• Overview of recent interventions to promote and support breastfeeding