Blogging for Babies, Breastfeeding and Mothers

1^st in a series

Debbie Page, RN, IBCLC, CEIM

http://www.thenewbornbaby.com/

The first year of life is the most dangerous period in a human's life. Babies come into this world of germs with an extremely immature immune system. One must first realize how the newborn enters this world full of bacteria, viruses, parasites, pollen, et al and how it builds its own defense mechanisms in response to them. Once you understand this, you will better understand the role of breastfeeding. It is the mother's immune system that primarily protects the baby - in the womb through the placenta and then through her milk after delivery.[1] Read more...

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