Why do doctors recommend breastfeeding during the initial period of infant growth?
(N/A) The milk produced during the initial few days of lactation is called $colostrum$,which contains several antibodies,primarily $IgA$. These antibodies are essential for developing immunity in newborn babies. Therefore,doctors recommend breastfeeding during the initial period of an infant's growth to ensure the development of a healthy baby.
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