Give baby a good start

Why is breast milk still best for baby and what should breastfeeding mums look out for when fasting? Shuhada Elis finds out For first-time mothers, breastfeeding requires patience and perseverance 1 / 1 WHEN a woman is pregnant, her biggest wish is for her baby to be born safe and healthy. But as soon as the baby is born, some mothers opt for a less healthier path for their newborns. Instead of breastfeeding, they choose to feed their babies with formula milk. In some cases, mothers breastfeed for the first couple of months and then switch to formula milk. Why? “Breastfeeding can be painful and uncomfortable for some women. But these can be sorted out if they know the right techniques,” says...