Give scientific reasons : Doctors advises breast feeding to mothers for infants.

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After parturition, milk starts getting produced from mammary glands of females / mothers. The first milk that comes out of the mammary glands of the mother, immediately after the child birth is called colostrum that possesses antibody. It is necessary for healthy development for child. So doctor advises breast feeding to mothers for infants.

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Reason $R$ : Colostrum contains several antibodies absolutely essential to develop resistance for the new born baby.

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