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In a message dated 11/7/2005 9:10:01 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:
THE CORRECT IS D.
Mom's immune system's antibodies and countless anti-infectious constituen=
ts of breast milk protect a baby, toddler, older child and even--in unusu=
al circumstances--adults from illnesses both mild and severe.
Breast milk's immunological potential might be considered less crucial af=
ter a certain age, but it sure is working in the child's favor for months=
AND years.
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The correct answer is "none of the above". Breastmilk continues to protect
children (and adults) long after breastfeeding is discontinued through its
effect in the development of the immune system, lower risk for many chronic
diseases, etc..
Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP
Neonatologist, Children's Hospital & Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women
Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services
San Diego, CA
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