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Both men and women have breasts, but those in men are rudimentary and size and do not lactate (produce milk).
Both men and women have breasts, but those in men are rudimentary and size and do not lactate (produce milk).
== Breastfeeding ==
In the United States, during the middle of the twentieth century, there was a tendency to deemphasize breastfeeding infants in favor of using bottled formula, partly from an impression that bottles were more modern, scientific, or hygienic. During the latter part of that century, breastfeeding has returned to favor, partly as a result of medical studies showing although infant formula is nutritionally sound, nevertheless breastfeeding has health benefits for both mother and infant. For example, one medical-school-sponsored website states that in the mother breastfeeding promotes faster recovery from childbirth, feelings of well-being, and lower risk of osteoporosis, and, in the infant, fewer infections and medical problems, better brain development, and higher oxygenation.<ref>[http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/24684/24715/347943.html?d=dmtContent Benefits Of Breast-Feeding], Intelihealth (Harvard Medical School's health website)</ref>
== Exposure of the Breasts ==
== Exposure of the Breasts ==