82 Protection against infections Newborns and infants have a relatively immature immune system as they are still in the stage of development. Breast milk contains antibodies, so babies who are breastfed have passive immunity for a longer duration. These antibodies are present in high amounts in colostrum, the first milk that comes out of the breasts after birth. Health outcomes of breastfeeding Current evidence demonstrates that breastfeeding is associated with a reduction in risk of: » Acute otitis media (middle ear infection) » Non-specific gastroenteritis (inflammation of stomach and intestines) » Severe lower respiratory tract infections » Atopic dermatitis (Eczema) » Asthma in young children » Obesity » Type 1 and type 2 diabetes » Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
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