1.Breast milk contains a number of anti-infective factors like lactoferrin,lactoperoxidase,lysozyme,complements,interferons,immunoglobulin A,interferons etc.
Immunoglobulin A[igA] forms a coating over the infant gastro-intestinal tract thus prevents the infective bacteria to come into contact with the infant gastro-intestinal tract, thus preventing the occurrence of gastro-enteritis.
Interferon has anti-viral properties.
2.Breast milk is rich in vitamin D , thus prevents the development of scurvy & rickets.
3.Breast milk is a good source of long chain W-3 fatty acids, which is required for the neurological development of the baby.
4.Breast milk is easily digestible.The protein present in breast milk is rich in lactalbumin,lactoglobulin and contains less amount of casein.Thereby breast milk protein is easily digestible.
5.Breast milk has a laxative action.
6.It has no danger of allergy.
7.It reduces the chances of development of atopic eczema.
8.Chances of conception are less during the lactation period.
9.Breast feeding also helps in development of psychological bonding between mother and baby.
For further information,please discuss this issue with your doctor. For any question on this topic, feel free to post in the comment section.
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