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Best for baby? Pumped breastmilk under the microscope

A new study says feeding at the breast is better for baby than using expressed milk. Is it time mothers reconsidered their use of breast pumps, asks Sharon Ní Chonchúir.

Best for baby? Pumped breastmilk under the microscope

Sun, 21 Jul, 2019 - 10:00

By Sharon Ní Chonchúir

A new study says feeding at the breast is better for baby than using expressed milk. Is it time mothers reconsidered their use of breast pumps, asks Sharon Ní Chonchúir.

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