Does breast milk protect from illness?
⚡ Short answer: Breast milk doesn't completely protect baby from infections, but it significantly reduces the risk of ear infections, diarrhea, and respiratory tract diseases in the first months.
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I just can't figure this out: does breast milk protect from illness? What do you think?
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Breast milk has a protective effect on your baby against infections. Thanks to the antibodies (immunoglobulins), probiotics, and immune cells it contains, it reduces the risk of ear infections, diarrhea, lower respiratory tract disease especially in the early months. There are many studies showing this protective effect. Of course this doesn't mean "never gets sick" — the protection is proportional, not complete. But a baby fed only breast milk for the first 6 months generally gets fewer and milder infections compared to non-breastfed babies — this is widely accepted pediatric knowledge. How old is your baby? I can make this more concrete based on that age.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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