Does breastfeeding reduce the risk of SIDS?
Breastfeeding lowers the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and research has shown that any amount of breastfeeding helps.
Even breastfeeding for a short time can be protective for your baby. Breastmilk protects your baby from infections and diseases. Both exclusive and partial breastfeeding (where you feed your baby with some breastmilk and some formula milk) have been linked to a lower risk of SIDS, but exclusive breastfeeding is linked to the lowest risk.
The NHS has full guidance on breastfeeding and where you can get help.
How long should I breastfeed for?
Breastfeeding for at least two months halves the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and the longer you can continue the more protection it will give your baby. Breast milk contains all the nutrition your baby needs for their first six months of life. Any amount of breastfeeding is protective, but the longer you can continue the more protection it will give your baby. At six months, you can start introducing other foods as well.
The Department of Health now recommends that babies are exclusively breastfed for at least six months. After that they recommended that you continue breastfeeding for as long as the mother and baby want, while adding in appropriate weaning foods.
If you’re struggling
Some can find breastfeeding hard. If you're struggling, talk to your midwife or health visitor and they can support you. Or call the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212 for friendly, non-judgemental support and information.
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Breastfeeding helps to protect your baby from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and give them a safe and healthy start in life. Ideally, breastfeed for the first six months, but any amount of breastfeeding is protective. Breastfeeding in combination with formula milk still helps lower the risk of SIDS and there is support available if you’re struggling. Follow our daha güvenli uyku tavsiyeleri and for more advice and support, contact your midwife, health visitor or the National Breastfeeding Helpline. Unicef UK also have helpful baby friendly breastfeeding resources.
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