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I think nutritional it's very similar but breast milk does have live immune cells that are passed on and a pretty big deal in terms of early immunity before baby builds up their own. It's also really cool but the contents of breast milk adapt to baby's nutritional needs based off freed back from their saliva. So there's some important distinctions but both are good. Science is all the time working to make better formulas that kind bridge this gap.
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i did read an article like 10 years ago that said breast milk is better. Like it didn't say breast milk is better than formula per se, but it did say something about the physical touch and the whole process make a better experience for the baby's growth if i remember correctly. Nonetheless, people shouldn't shame mothers who choose to feed their child formula if she can't supply breast milk.
Probs not beneficial to post but I will anyway. Breast milk and powdered formula have the same amount of nutrients and value to the baby. The idea that breast milk is superior isn’t true at all, no serotonin from the mom comes from breast milk idk where that idea comes from. If you want the baby to feel better physical contact. People need to understand that there are moms out there who cannot supply breast milk and survive off of formula. I’m only bringing it up cuz the latest special chapter talked about breast milk and formula. Idk if kids can actually tell the difference between the two, or if it’s just preference to stay close to the mom. But I’m betting on the latter. Peace!