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The Science Is Clear: Breastfed Babies Get Sick Less— Here’s Why
Breastfeeding isn’t just about feeding.
Breastfeeding reduces risk and builds resilience in babies:
🧠 Boosts baby brain development
🦴 Lowers risk of deadly NEC in preemies
🐛 Reduced allergies, eczema & asthma
🧬 Impacts gene regulation through epigenetics
📚 Babies are less likely to have respiratory, GI and ear infections
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