Breastfeeding Benefits and Resources: How does breastmilk fight infection in infants?
Vol. 2024 No. 5, Food Science and Human Nutrition Department
Vol. 2024 No. 5

Breastfeeding Benefits and Resources: How does breastmilk fight infection in infants? FSHN24-5/FS460, 10/2024

Food Science and Human Nutrition Department
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fs460-2024
Published 2024-10-25
Diana Taft
University of Florida
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breastfeeding
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infants
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Taft, Diana. 2024. “Breastfeeding Benefits and Resources: How Does Breastmilk Fight Infection in Infants? FSHN24-5 FS460, 10 2024”. EDIS 2024 (5). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fs460-2024.
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Abstract

This publication is a brief introduction to how breastmilk helps keep babies healthy and helps them recover faster when they do get sick. This publication is meant to provide information about breastfeeding benefits for babies.

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