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FEEDING PRETERM NEWBORNS
The importance of breast milk for a preterm infant
Breast milk contains a range of immunological and anti-inflammatory factors that help the baby defend against infections.
- The baby receives ready-made antibodies against bacteria and viruses present in your body.
- Preterm infants fed with breast milk are less likely to develop the feared intestinal inflammation.
- Breast milk contains most of the important hormones and growth factors that positively affect the baby’s body.