Breastfeeding
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- A woman feeding her baby with milk produced naturally by her breasts. Human milk straight from the breast is always sterile.
- Mother's milk always has the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein needed for a baby's development.
- Mother's milk is easier to digest by the babies' digestive tracts in comparison to the formula.
- It protects infants from bacteria and viruses and help them fight off infection and disease.
- Breastfeeding is a personal decision for the mother to make.
- Women who receive breast implants are usually able to successfully breastfeed.
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