Ms. Jayce, 6 months pregnant with her first child, visits you at the clinic. She wants to bottle-feed her baby; however, some coworkers have told her it is much better to breastfeed. She wants your opinion and has several questions for you to answer
"Tell me why I should breastfeed."
"An infant grows faster the first year than at any other time. Their growth reflects their nutritional well-being. Breast milk excels as a source of nutrients for the young infant. With the exception of vitamin D and fluoride, breast milk provides all the nutrients a healthy infant needs for the first 4-6 months of life. Breast milk offers the infant protection against infection from viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens that cannot be achieved any other way. Breastfed children are less likely to develop stomach and intestinal disorders and middle ear infections, and are less likely to develop wheezing." ?
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