Tammy Welch (at left) and Robin Clark, R.N., are lactation consultants at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, which - unlike many hospitals - has a donor breast milk program for all newborns, not just for the premature infants in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit. PINEHURST - According to many medical authorities, including those with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, there are many reasons to breastfeed. Topping the list is the fact that breast milk, with its near-perfect mix of vitamins, minerals and fat, provides everything that a baby needs to grow. As supporters of breastfeeding observe Aug. 1-7 as World...
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