Ancient art, modern miracle: Why mother's milk is the gold standard for infants

Breastfeeding has multiple health benefits for both mother and child. — Dreamstime/TNS

IT’S been called “an ancient art and a modern miracle” for good reason. Feeding a newborn with mother’s milk has been around for a long, long time. And the more scientists learn about this traditional way of feeding babies, the more divinely inspired it appears to be.

Research continues to confirm that breast milk is the ideal nourishment for newborns.