Is breast feeding good for mother and child?

Breast milk is considered to be nature's best gift from a mother to her infant. It is recommended by Pediatricians, Physicians and Dieticians/Nutritionists all over the globe. It is said that a child who was breastfed from the time he was born, is bound to be very healthy and intelligent. Today, we ask Ms. Sunita Pathania - Sr. Registered Dietician and Diabetes Educator, Healthy Living Diet Clinic, Mumbai, some questions about breastfeeding and exactly how good it is for the mother and child. Here is her take on what should and shouldn't be avoided for all breastfeeding mothers in order to have a healthy growing baby. Why is breastfeeding recommended? Breast feeding is recommended because...