Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: Sumeyra Topal Sinem

  • A history of breastfeeding and wet nurses

    Nursan Cinar Sumeyra Topal Sinem Yalnizoglu Caka Sakarya, Turkey   The bond established with the milk never breaks off even if years passed. Wet nurse’s own son (at left) and milk son. Photo by Sümeyra Topal. Breastfeeding has been vital to life since the beginning of humanity. For infants who are unable to get this…