date:Aug 07, 2017
prone to infections. In developing countries this can be a life-saver.
However, breastfeeding remains vastly superior to infant formula. It is thought that breast milk contains thousands of compounds that the scientists are nowhere close to replicating, and breast milk is uniquely adapted to the needs of each specific baby. Those who cannot breastfeed, or who choose not to, can be reassured that the formula they are feeding is as closely scrutinised as medicines, and provides many more benefits