Why doctors recommend breast feeding during initial period of infant growth ?

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The milk produced during the initial few days of lactation is called colostrum which possesses many antibodies ($IgA$). These antibodies are essential to develop resistance for the new born babies. Breast feeding during the initial period of infant's growth is recommended by doctors for bringing up a healthy baby.

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