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For how long do you breastfeed your baby, if just thinking about beneficial antibodies?
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8-9mo: The data show clear benefit of breast milk over formula until 8-9m when the child's movement into other food sources begins to decrease the impact of breast milk. The antibodies remain, yet bm volume declines as other food sources are used.
Answered 4/24/2012
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