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 

  • How do chemical residues end up in our bodies and the bodies of our infants?
  • When does exposure to contaminants start?
  • Why are chemical residues found in breastmilk?
  • Is the presence of these chemical residues in breastmilk a reason not to breastfeed?
  • Should breastfeeding mothers have their breastmilk tested?
  • Can these chemical residues harm our children?
  • Are commercial baby milks a safer choice?
  • How does the production of infant formula contribute to a polluted environment?
  • Whose responsibility is it to protect the health of individual families and their children?
  • Who is to blame for this situation?
  • Can media attempts to alert the public to the dangers of contamination influence breastfeeding decisions of mothers?
  • 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?
All your questions are answered here. 

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