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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2019
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Myth- Infant formula is basically the same as breast milk

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Dr. Sangita MalhotraGynaecologist • 38 Years Exp.MS - Obstetrics and Gynaecology, MBBS
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Fact-infant formula isn't the same as breast milk. It' s not a living product, so it doesn't have the antibodies, living cells, enzymes or hormones that protect your baby from infections & diseases in childhood & also later in life.