Doctors suggests not to add salt or sugar until one year of age. but breast milk contains much of sodium. How does this gets justified?

1 Answer

ExpertDr Bandana JoshiAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. Breast milk s the only good for the baby and that is why mothers are advised to eat a healthy and nutritious diet during breast feeding phase and drink plenty water f water as well

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