breast feeding or bottle

[shab786]

@Croquet

believe me its not bogus. you cannot compare two such cases because there are many variables. may be those kids would be sicker on formula and the other ones healthier on formula. if the mother is not malnourished then breast milk contributes to stronger immune system like formula cant. why?

**“Through your breast milk, you give your baby immunities to illnesses to which you are immune and also those to which you have been exposed. Nursing also allows your baby to give germs to you so that your immune system can respond and can synthesize antibodies! This means that if your baby has come in contact with something which you have not, (s)he will pass these germs to you at the next nursing; during that feeding, your body will start to manufacture antibodies for that particular germ. By the time the next feeding arrives, your entire immune system will be working to provide immunities for you and your baby. If you are exposed to any bacteria or viruses, your body will be making antibodies against them and these will be in your milk” (La Leche League). **

Immunology of Breastmilk

:mehr: thanx for the info, very informative!!