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The Dangers of Buying Breast Milk Online

A mother's breast milk has been touted for decades as the best thing for a young baby. But for new mothers who have an insufficient supply it can be a source of frustration and can lead to a sense of failure. So perhaps it's no surprise some are turning to a growing online market in breast milk. Dr Sarah Steele from Queen Mary University in London has been conducting a study into online sales of human breast milk - and the dangers associated with it.

(Photo: Baby feeding from a bottle. Credit: Thinkstock)

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