Remarks on the Subject of Lactation

"Remarks on the Subject of Lactation" by Edward Morton is a discourse from the 1800s about the science of breastfeeding, looking closely at how a mother's milk affects both her and her baby's health. Morton argues that breastfeeding for too long can be bad, potentially leading to brain problems and other illnesses in kids, especially if it goes on longer than it should. He studies breast milk, explaining how it changes and how things like the mother's own health and feelings can make the milk worse. By sharing real cases, Morton connects long-term breastfeeding to problems like water on the brain arguing that it all ties back to how mothers manage breastfeeding and what the milk is like. Ultimately, the book pushes for people to pay closer attention to breastfeeding, promoting a smarter way to keep both babies and mothers healthy.