The Benefits of Breast Milk
There are lots of great reasons to breastfeed, and the health benefits of breast milk are just one of those reasons. We’ve known for a long time that breast milk is the ideal source of nourishment for infants, but researchers continue to learn more about the specific components of breast milk and their benefits on health and development. Check out the article in today’s New York Times on recent research showing that the sugars of breast milk help coat the intestines, preventing potentially harmful bacteria from infiltrating the fragile immune system of infants.