New mothers warned about ordering breast milk online

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Tuesday, April 7, 2015
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New mothers may want to think twice before ordering breast milk online.

A new study found 10 percent of breast milk purchased on the Internet was topped off with cow's milk.

That mixture can be harmful to newborns with dairy allergies or other medical conditions.

Researchers say women who have trouble breast-feeding should seek advice from doctors before turning to the Internet.

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