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Fresh Breast Milk The Best For Your Baby

For mothers who read this blog and my twice-weekly eHealthy News You Can Use, you know how important it is to breastfeed your baby and all the health benefits both of you will enjoy if you do. A new study found fresh breast milk has higher levels of antioxidants than refrigerated or frozen milk. Why? The refrigeration process causes fresh breast milk to lose some of its antioxidant power once it's cooled or frozen. What's so bad about a few lost antioxidants? Researchers believe...