Breastfeeding should be encouraged among mothers in Malaysia.

Benefits:
- Low Cost
- Found to be nutritionally superior than baby-formulas.
- Due to the anti-infective properties of breastmilk, breastfed babies tend to have less incidence of or less pronounced symptoms of ear infections, respiratory illness, allergies, diarrhea, and vomiting.
- SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is less common in breastfed babies.
- Breastmilk is constantly changing in its composition to meet the changing needs of the baby. It has the exact combination of protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and sugars needed for the human infant at various stages of his growth.
- Breastfed children are at less risk for chrohn's disease and juvenile diabetes.
- Children who were breastfed are less likely to need orthodontic work such as braces due to the unique sucking action required with breastfeeding.
- They also seem to have better overall dental health than formula-fed children. Children who were breastfed need speech therapy less often than those who were bottle-fed.
- The bond between mother and child seems to be enhanced with breastfeeding.
- Breast-fed babies are less likely to be overfed.
- Generally costs less than the commercial infant formulas.
- Breastmilk is always available, clean, and the right temperature.
- Osteoporosis and cervical cancer are less common in women who breastfed.
- The return of fertility is delayed with breastfeeding.
- Long chain omega-3 fatty acids-docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for synthesis of brain tissues, CNS, eyes.
- Reduces risk of food allergies
- Establishes eating in moderation
- Decreases ear infections
- High linoleic acid and cholesterol content for brain development
- Easy to digest proteins and protein binds to iron reducing bacteria growth
- Contains antibodies, immune-system cells and Lactobacillus bifidus factor

no prob, i'll be adding more info soon.

how old is your daughter? also, it would be good to start introducing semi-solid food into the diet at around 5-6 months to accompany breast fed milk