Breastmilk can be used for more than simply feeding your baby.
When my first son was born he developed a tear duct infection. As a first time mom I went running into the pediatrician's office everytime I even suspected something was wrong. My son's infection was not bad enough to need antibiotics, but my pediatrician did recommend that I squirt a small amount of breastmilk into each of my baby's eyes to help get rid of the infection. He explained to me that breastmilk has amazing antibacterial properties. Just as breastmilk helps boost your infant's immune system by giving him essential antibodies, it can also help fight off external infections such as eye infections, skin infections, and rashes.
That experience led me to research just a few of the many uses of breastmilk. The more I learn, the more I am amazed at all the wonderful things that it can do. Donated breastmilk can save the lives of preemies, many of which struggle on synthetic formula.
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