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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Baby / Breastfeed

Breast Milk May Not Really Be Best

By Mima | January 14, 2010
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Findings in a recent study tell us that formula is just as good as breast milk. Professor Carlsen of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology said that breast milk doesn't necessarily make a baby healthy.

Campaigns slogans that say “Breast milk is best” are all over the country that it’s impossible for mothers not to feel guilty when they don’t breastfeed their babies. Due to this widespread campaign, a lot of enterprising women are selling their breast milk online for up to $1,500. Surprisingly, a lot of mothers who are unable to produce natural milk are willing to pay outrageous prices just to give their babies the best.

However, findings in a recent study tell us that formula is just as good as breast milk . Professor Carlsen of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology said that breast milk doesn’t necessarily make a baby healthy. It’s the condition of the mother during pregnancy that makes a healthy baby.

The findings of this study points to the importance of mothers taking care of themselves during pregnancy. Also, it gives a mother more freedom to decide on how to feed her baby without pressure from others or feelings of guilt.


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