MILK WAR! Cows vs humans – Are cows replacing humans in breastfeeding?

MILK WAR! Cows vs humans – Are cows replacing humans in breastfeeding?

I n Nigeria today, breastfeeding is fast losing  its glory. This may not be unconnected with the fact that nearly 80 per cent of children are fed infant formula while only 29 per cent are breastfed exclusively. According to the World Health Organisation, WHO, breastfeeding is sufficient and beneficial for infant nutrition in the first six months of life. Medical experts have also found that breastfeeding immediately after birth also helps the uterus contract, hence reducing the mother’s postpartum blood loss. Despite evidenced-based benefits of breastfeeding findings by Saturday Vanguard show that cow milk is gradually winning over human milk in the baby feeding battle. Excerpts:.

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