In recent years, research has confirmed that breast milk is truly a remarkable food that cannot be duplicated anywhere, especially not in a laboratory. In 1997 the American Academy of Pediatrics adopted a policy statement recommending that children receive breast milk for twelve months or more. In addition to the unique components of breast milk itself is the rich emotional bond that is forged between a mother and her baby each time the child is nurtured at her mother’s breast. Here are some interesting facts about this remarkable part of the human anatomy and process of breastfeeding that you may not know.
References: DONA International Magazine August, 2017 Sharon Muza
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