hi, how does a mothers milk prevent illnesses to a baby?
pelase help lol!
2007-09-25 08:59:19 · 8 answers · asked by lil miss unique /x 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The mother's antibodies are passed through the milk and absorbed by the baby. For instance, if the mother has received a measles vaccine, then a breastfed baby receives the effects of the vaccine as well.
2007-09-25 09:03:40 · answer #1 · answered by lightcommastix 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't help "prevent" illnesses per se, but it gives them antibodies that can not be duplicated in formula and thus giving them a stronger immune system. Just because you breastfeed doesn't mean your baby won't get sick, it just means they have a greater resistance to illness and/or may not get sick as quickly or as severely. But, breastmilk IS best for a whole host of reasons (cow's feed their calf cow's milk, pigs feed their piglets pig's milk, cat's feed their kittens cat's milk, and humans should feed their offspring human milk - its natural!)
2007-09-25 09:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by Mytwosons 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Breastfeeding prevents obesity. Formula-fed babies are more likely to be obese during adolescence. Longer periods of breastfeeding greatly reduce the risk of being overweight in adulthood.
Healthy teeth. Formula-fed babies have worse jaw alignment and are more likely to need orthodontic work as they get older. This is probably because the sucking action during breastfeeding improves the development of facial muscles and the shape of the palate.
Healthy eyes and ears. Bottle fed babies have worse vision, and get more ear infections than breast-fed infants.
General health. Bottle-fed infants and children have more and more severe upper respiratory infections, wheezing, pneumonia and influenza. They have more diarrhea, more gastrointestinal infections and constipation.
Health later in life. Formula-fed babies have a raised risk of heart disease, juvenile diabetes, multiple sclerosis, asthma and allergy. Breastfeeding may also play a role in preventing digestive diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, as well as childhood cancers. If you give your infant the unique food designed for it by God, his or her body will function in a healthier way in all aspects
2007-09-25 09:03:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your antiboties are passed on to the baby, which is good, because they haven't made their own yet, and to make antibodies, you have to get sick, so this way they have the protection without getting ill.
2007-09-25 09:02:29 · answer #4 · answered by justme 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It has antibodies that help with the immune system of the baby
2007-09-25 09:01:58 · answer #5 · answered by s g 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Breastmilk contains antibodies. It help builds the baby's immune system.
2007-09-25 09:01:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, antibodies. I don't know what's the use for vaccines, when there's all natural protection a baby'll ever need against most of the diseases.
2007-09-25 09:04:29 · answer #7 · answered by jm7 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It carries immunities in it.
2007-09-25 09:03:16 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋