... on all aspects of breastfeeding. Thus I find it necessary to enlighten those prospective decision makers. I will begin by creating a basic foundation based on the background of breast milk and formula. What is Breast Milk? Breast milk contains several nutrients, as well as anti-infective properties; these include, living cells, hormones, colostrums, macrophages, lactobacillus bifdu, iron, fatty acids ( ... Furthermore, nursing also curbs depression and anxiety, known to change your mind and mood. Dr. Mezzacappa stated, "Woman who were breastfeeding were one-third less likely to be depre...

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... , 1991). To ease the transition through this turbulent period, the newborn needs to be provided with easily digestible and bioavailable nutrition in the form of breast milk or infant formula. The infant depends on a diet of closely regulated composition and does not achieve nutritional independence until weaning. Here I will focus on the physical growth during infancy. Physical growth ... complex variety of anti-infective substances and cells that reduce infections of the gastrointestinal tract and infant diarrheal disease. Also, breast feeding appears to be protective against food allerg...

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