Breastfeeding is best for babies
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Breastfeeding is best for babies and provides many benefits. It is important that, in preparation for and during breastfeeding, you eat a healthy, balanced diet. Combined breast and bottle feeding in the first weeks of life may reduce the supply of your own breast milk, and reversing the decision not to breastfeed is difficult. The social and financial implications of using infant formula should be considered. Improper use of an infant formula or inappropriate foods or feeding methods may present a health hazard. If you use infant formula, you should follow manufacturer’s instructions for correct bottle preparation– failure to follow the instructions may make your baby ill. Always consult your doctor, midwife or health care professional for advice about feeding your baby.

Our Science

Science and research play a fundamental role in our company’s activities. With a passion for improving early life nutrition for as many children as possible, our focus is to understand the benefits of breast milk.  We have been conducting research for over 50 years. Outcomes of this research include the use of fish oils that support brain and eye development and a unique blend of ingredients which nutritionally support the immune system.

 

The Immune System

Overview of the immune system

The immune system is a collection of organs, cells and tissues that work together to protect the body from foreign bodies and potentially harmful organisms. The immune system consists of thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrows as well as many specialised cells such as those illustrated.

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What is so important about the immune system?

gastrointestinalTractInfants are born with an immature immune system, making them vulnerable during their first few years of life. Most of the immune system lies within the gut, and it is the first line of defence from potentially harmful organisms.

Nutrition plays an important role in supporting the immune system development . It is well recognised that breast milk provides the best nutrition for strengthening baby's developing immune system.

Why does my baby's immune system need supporting?

During pregnancy, your baby's gut is sterile and is protected thanks to basic defences like the skin, placenta, amniotic sac and fluid and the supply of your own antibodies which travel across the placenta. This is known as 'passive' immunity. During a natural delivery, your baby's journey through the birth canal exposes it to your bacteria which colonises its gut to help support the development of your baby's immune system.

If you have a caesarean section, the first bacteria that your baby has contact with comes from the hospital environment rather than the birth canal and differences have been found to exist in the gut flora of babies born by caesarean section.

Whether your baby is born naturally or by caesarean, nutritionally supporting their digestive and immune system is important for their growth and development.

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