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Why new mothers should breastfeed their babies within the first hour of birth
Diana Komweru a midwife at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, says breastfeeding in the first hour provides benefits of bonding as the mother cuddles and feeds her newborn.
Uganda still scores low; at 42% in regard to initiating newborn babies to breastfeed in the first hour of birth. (Credit: Agnes Kyotalengerire)
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision
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World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines encourage new mothers to initiate breastfeeding their newborns within the first hour of birth to enable the babies to tap into