🤱🏾 Breastfeeding is not just for the early months — continuing to breastfeed brings lifelong benefits for both mom and baby! In Episode 25 of Side-by-Side radio we talked about – Sustaining Breastfeeding, and about why it’s important to keep breastfeeding beyond 6 months. Breastmilk still gives your baby key nutrients and protects them from illness, and it's great for mom's health too! 👶 Top tips for sustaining breastfeeding: ✅ Establish a good breastfeeding routine ✅ Breastfeed on demand - as often as your baby wants to be fed ✅ Seek support from family and healthcare professionals ✅ Try to stay as relaxed and calm as possible - sleep also helps here! ✅ Express milk if you’re returning to work to maintain supply Listen now: https://omny.fm/shows/side-by-side-season-4 You can download the episode and listen any time. Side-by-Side is your weekly companion on the parenting journey.