Is breast milk best for infants? | DW Documentary

Breast milk has been called liquid gold. But some question the health benefits of mother's milk. And the business of infant formula is a booming market.
Breast milk is 100 per cent organic, but very often its value and health benefits for babies are questioned. Although giving a baby mother’s milk is natural, free and strengthens the bond between parent and child, the making and selling of infant formula has managed to grow to a billion dollar industry. Breast milk has thus become a topic which is politicized and debated. Through an intimate and artistic lens, Milk brings a universal perspective on the politics, commercialization and controversies surrounding birth and infant feeding over the canvas of stunningly beautiful visuals and poignant voices from around the globe. Inspiring, informative, provocative and sensitive, Milk celebrates bringing a new life into this world with a strong call to action and reflection. Both mothers and experts discuss the pros and cons of breast milk. How can we and how do we want to feed our babies around the world in the best and healthiest way?
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