Breastmilk antibodies are mainly secretory IgA. A mom with IgG
deficiencies might pass fewer antibodies transplacentally (the infant's
best source of IgG in the early months) and would be even more dependent
on breast milk for some passive immunity.
Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC NYC
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