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Breastfeeding: Immune System & Antibodies

Breastfeeding is a natural way of providing nutrition to infants. It is also known to have benefits for their immune systems, including providing antibodies for protection against bacteria and viruses. Breastfeeding helps to strengthen and develop a baby's immune system and can reduce their risk of developing allerg…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 43× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2644-0105 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Breastfeeding is a natural way of providing nutrition to infants. It is also known to have benefits for their immune systems, including providing antibodies for protection against bacteria and viruses. Breastfeeding helps to strengthen and develop a baby's immune system and can reduce their risk of developing allergies and asthma. The antibodies present in breast milk also help to protect newborn infants from infection and can reduce their risk of developing certain illnesses. In addition, breastfeeding has been associated with a decreased risk of childhood obesity, ear infections, and respiratory illnesses. Breastfeeding is thus an important factor in the development of a baby's immune system and overall health. It is highly recommended by pediatricians and health care professionals due to its countless benefits.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 43 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Breastfeeding Biology (ISSN 2644-0105).

Journal editorial board
Gail Christopher · United States Ann Anderson Berry · United States

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