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The Doctor Says

How much society saves with breastfeeding 

By Dr Milton Lum
It is estimated that every US$1 (RM4.09) invested in breastfeeding generates US$35 (RM143.24) in economic returns. — The Star

The evolution of infant feeding is fascinating and includes breastfeeding, wet nursing, the feeding bottle and formula use.

The wet nurse, i.e. a woman who breastfeeds another person’s child, has been around since 2000BC.

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