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Breastfeeding is not only good for the baby but the mother as well. Though the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that babies be breastfed exclusively for up to six months before weaning to other alternatives like water, other liquids and solid foods.
Dr Jackson Kioko, Director of Medical Services, Ministry of Health says "nursing for over six months provides children with numerous essential nutrients, and boosts their immune system and helps to protect them against infections and asthma" but mothers are rarely advised on how breastfeeding benefits them as well.
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