Babies need appropriate nutrition, affection, stimulation and protection against infection. Breastfeeding meets all these demands and gives babies the best start in life. Breastfeeding is natural. Like the mother's love, there is no substitute for mother's milk.

To be successful in breastfeeding, mothers need the information support of the family and the community. This booklet has been designed to help mothers successfully breastfeed their babies. It deals with the natural course of breastfeeding and complementary feeding. It also deals with how to breastfeed a baby with ease, how to prevent and manage problems during breastfeeding and how to continue feeding during work. It aims to provide answers to frequently asked questions by the mother. This book can be used by all those who care for the mothers and babies and by those who want to encourage, support and promote breastfeeding.