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Breast milk in neonatal care

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Surveys in Germany towards the end of the 19th century showed that survival in the first year of life was largely dependent on successful breast feeding17,18 It became widely recognized that breast milk protects infants against gastrointestinal and respiratory infections17. Only the last two decades have produced evidence which can replace speculations as to why this is so2.15,16,31 Mammals suckling their young evidently provide more than ideal nourishment. Indeed primates may need breast milk and close physical contact with the mother for several years12. The human infant being no exception is probably entitled to enjoy breast feeding and ‘single child privileges’ for 4 years or more lest profound psychological needs be frustrated and physiological requirements be inadequately met20. Furthermore, in prehistory natural breast feeding may have mediated ecological equilibrium between food resources and population growth.

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    Ivan D. A. Johnston

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Børresen, H.C. (1983). Breast milk in neonatal care. In: Johnston, I.D.A. (eds) Advances in Clinical Nutrition. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5918-0_14

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