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The dawning of a new year was welcomed by the births of 17 babies (11 female and six males) in the Free State. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first baby was born at 00:03, at the Dr JS Moroka District Hospital in Thaba Nchu to Keneilwe Thoabala (23) from Thaba Nchu. Her son weighed 3,260 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 00:04 Elisa Chinula (28) from Parys delivered her daughter (weighing 3,050 kg) at the Parys District Hospital in Parys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The maternity ward at the Bongani Regional Hospital in Welkom delivered the third baby. Nthabiseng Mogola from Meloding gave birth to a 1,880 kg baby boy at 00:07.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mathabo Leeto, Free State MEC for Health, visited the maternity ward at the Bongani hospital on 1 January where six babies were born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leeto met with the health care professionals and congratulated the mothers on their new family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mothers received care packages filled with baby products, nappies, kangaroo wraps, and mothers\u2019 toiletries amongst others. The sponsorship was made possible by MTN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New mothers across the province are encouraged to breastfeed exclusively, at least for the first six months of their babies\u2019 lives. Breast milk continues to be an important source of nutrients to children after six months. Therefore, there is no need to put a time limit on feeds.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhere breastfeeding is not practical, mothers are encouraged to express the breast milk and feed per bottle because breast milk has major health benefits, such as strengthening the baby\u2019s immune system. It also creates a strong bond between the mother and the baby\u201d, said Leeto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She added that mothers should also ensure that the babies get the necessary immunisations from birth, and always remember to present their road to health booklet, previously known as a clinic card, to the hospital or clinic as it keeps track of your child\u2019s immunisation which shows doctors and nurses your child\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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