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Residues in Breast Milk
Why is so much research being done on chemical residues in breastmilk? What is the risk to your baby?
• Should mothers be worried about toxic chemicals in the environment?
FAQ about breastfeeding in a contaminated environment
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How do chemical residues end up in our bodies and the bodies of our infants?
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When does exposure to contaminants start?
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Why are chemical residues found in breastmilk?
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Is the presence of these chemical residues in breastmilk a reason not to breastfeed?
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Should breastfeeding mothers have their breastmilk tested?
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Can these chemical residues harm our children?
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Are commercial baby milks a safer choice?
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How does the production of infant formula contribute to a polluted environment?
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Whose responsibility is it to protect the health of individual families and their children?
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Who is to blame for this situation?
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Can media attempts to alert the public to the dangers of contamination influence breastfeeding decisions of mothers?
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In the context of an alarmist media, how can the practice of breastfeeding be protected?
- What can governments and international organizations do to reduce environmental pollution?
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