Breast milk is a unique nutritional source that cannot adequately be replaced by any other food, including infant formula. Although pollutants can accumulate in breast milk, it remains superior to infant formula from the perspective of the overall health of both mother and child.
Natural Breastfeeding - Chapter 1: Preparing for Birth
- Introduction
- Health benefits of breastfeeding and how it helps protect form infections
- Planning for breastfeeding
Did You Know?
The primary function of female breasts is to produce milk in order to nourish an infant, a process called lactation. The breasts, which are composed primarily of fatty tissue, also contain milk producing glands called lobules. Lobules are connected to the nipple by a network of tubes called milk ducts.
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