How Breastfeeding Actually Works

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How Breastfeeding Actually Works

May 31, 2022

A shortage of baby formula has sparked an unwarranted call for more women to simply breastfeed. But here’s the thing: for many, breastfeeding just isn’t an option. And just 1/4 of babies in the US are exclusively breastfed in the first 6 months of life. Here’s theSkimm on why.

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