A Midwifery Officer at the 37 Military Hospital, Kezia Konlaa, has shared nine major benefits of breastfeeding to mothers, both physically and emotionally.
In an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb's Mary Ampeh on the back of World Breastfeeding Week, which is being marked from August 1-7, she explained that breastfeeding is not only vital for babies but also promotes the health, recovery, and emotional well-being of mothers.
Below are the benefits she outlined: 1.
Faster postpartum recovery Breastfeeding stimulates the release of oxytocin, a hormone that helps the uterus to contract and return to its normal size.
