Article 2W61M Painful progress: how evolution muddled human breastfeeding

Painful progress: how evolution muddled human breastfeeding

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Dean Burnett
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Breastfeeding our babies may be 'natural' but it's not always viable, and many women lack support. In fact, the process is far trickier for humans than other species - and it's all because of our oversized brains "

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1. Do what you think is best for you and your baby.
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