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Why is breast feeding recommended during the initial period of an infant's growth? Give reason.

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Mother's milk is a wholesome balanced diet for infants. It contains all the necessary proteins, caeisin, fats etc required by the infants. It also contains certain antibodies like immunoglobulins IgA. So it boosts the natural immunity of infants.

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