Breastfeeding is the recommended form of baby feeding. It provides optimal nutrition and protects newborns from disease. The evidence shows that breastfed babies enjoy better health outcomes than babies who are fed with alternative foodstuffs, such as formula. For mothers, too, breastfeeding can have important health benefits. That said, keep in mind that it is ultimately the mother's choice wheth…
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Author: Dr Idan Ben-Barak PhD, MSc, BSc (Med)
First answered: 06 Jul 2015
Last reviewed: 19 May 2018
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Category: Supporting a breastfeeding mother