Breast milk

In the ancient world, breast milk was sometimes consumed by fertility cults, and in other religious ceremonies.^{[citation needed]}

Preliminary research indicates that breast milk can induce apoptosis in some types of cancer cells ^[5]. Adults with GI disorders and organ donation recipients can also benefit from the immunologic powers of breast milk. More research is needed in these areas.

 usually refers to the milk produced by a human female which is usually fed to infants, toddlers, and young children by breastfeeding. It provides the primary source of nutrition for newborns before they are able to eat solid food and digest a wider variety of food. Breast milk is fed to the infant by a variety of methods: breastfeeding, baby bottle, cup and/or spoon, supplementation drip system, and nasogastric tube.