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Some women who formerly breastfed may want to reestablish their milk supply. There are several reasons for this, but it could be as simple as wanting to give breastfeeding another shot. “A parent may have been separated from their infant due to illness or injury but still wants to breastfeed now that they or their infant are recovered,” said Jill Purdie, M.D., OBGYN at Northside Women’s Specialists, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group. The benefits of relactation are very similar to those of traditional breastfeeding. “There is increased bonding between the parent and child, and most infants digest breast milk more easily than formula,” said Dr. Purdie. “The parent is also able to pass along antibodies to the infant, which help protect them against illness.”
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