MILC Director Interviewed by The Economist about the Science and Challenges of Breastfeeding

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In an Economist podcast discussion examining the science and challenges of breastfeeding, MILC Director Dr. Meghan Azad highlights how much is still unknown about breast milk and infant feeding, despite its profound importance to human health. Drawing on years of microbiome and pediatric research, Dr. Azad explains how breast milk composition varies between mothers and how breastfeeding is linked to improved childhood health outcomes. The conversation also underscores the gap between public health recommendations and the lack of medical support many mothers receive when breastfeeding difficulties arise.