The supply of adult women was running short, and polygamy without a female population on which to draw was a barren doctrine indeed. View in context Dictionary browser?
According to the Department of Health: 'Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of a baby's life. Beyond this stage, breastfeeding should continue for as long as the mother and baby wish.'.
Infants 0-24 months. It is important to note that Canadaâs Food Guide is designed for individuals two years of age and over. The Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada and Health Canada recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, as breast milk is the best food for optimal growth.