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Can we make synthetic breastmilk?

Insider reached out to ask what I thought about a company trying to make synthetic breastmilk. I love the idea of improving the quality and science behind alternatives to breastfeeding because so many women have difficulties. However, formula is safe, relatively affordable and effective at growing infants so sets the bar high for competition. I am concerned that synthetic breastmilk probably won’t be QUITE as good as the real thing, but I applaud the effort. Read more here!

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