Editor's Note: Scientific literature generally uses the words "mother" and "maternal" in reference to a person with a uterus who has carried a child. To avoid inconsistencies, this article also uses ...

Breast milk contains living bacteria that transfer to babies' guts, helping build healthy digestion and immune systems.

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