According to Dr. Eno Adwoa Boakye Yiadom, a renowned Neonatologist and Head of the Mother and Baby Unit at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, breast milk is the unparalleled champion of infant nutrition. No formula, regardless of its expense, can match the health benefits of breast milk.

Dr. Adwoa emphasizes that breast milk contains essential nutrients that foster optimal brain growth and nervous system development. Research has shown that breastfed babies excel in intelligence tests and have improved eye function due to the unique fatty acids present in breast milk.

However, Dr. Adwoa cautions that expressed breast milk left unrefrigerated for over six hours becomes unhealthy for consumption and should be discarded. This warning is particularly crucial for working mothers who rely on expressed breast milk due to their busy schedules.

The Neonatologist also addresses concerns about mothers who have undergone surgery during childbirth, noting that formula feeding can be detrimental to their babies’ health. She advises these mothers to prioritize breast milk feeding, even if it requires extra support and effort.