Breastfeeding benefits for preemies

Breast milk offers excellent nutrition and protection from illnesses and diseases for all babies. It is considered even more important for premature babies who come into the world requiring much more care than full-term newborns. “The content of milk changes over time, and a mother that delivers early has milk that is specially designed for a premature baby,” said Barbara Carr, M.D., neonatologist and specialty medical officer for neonatology at Pediatrix^® Medical Group.

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