EXPERTS have warned parents of the dangers of buying human breast milk online.
Although breast milk sold online can be cheaper than from regulated milk banks, research published in the British Medical Journal said stricter regulation is needed as it could be potentially dangerous.
The report said milk should be screened for diseases, such as, hepatitis B and C, HIV and human T cell lymphotropic virus and syphilis and healthcare workers should be offered training on the online market so they can provide good advice and offer safe alternatives to new mothers.
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