Infancy Needs Milk explores the science-backed benefits of breast milk for infant nutrition, growth, and development, emphasizing its unique components and their lasting impact. It highlights how breast milk's bioactive factors, such as antibodies and hormones, contribute to a robust immune system and overall well-being, offering parents clarity amidst conflicting nutritional advice. The book challenges the idea that formula can completely replicate breast milk's advantages by presenting evidence of breast milk's tailored nutritional foundation.
The book progresses systematically, starting with the fundamental components of breast milk and dedicating chapters to developmental areas like brain development and gut health. It delves into the long-term effects of breastfeeding, linking it to reduced risks of allergies, asthma, and obesity. Through longitudinal studies and nutritional biochemistry, the book consolidates the latest research on breast milk, including findings from studies analyzing the human milk microbiome, to empower informed decisions about infant feeding.
