Breastmilk Components

Antibodies are immune proteins passed through breastmilk to help protect your baby.

Carbohydrates from your diet give energy to you and your baby.

Fats in breastmilk are essential for your baby’s brain and eye development.

Hormones regulate milk production and ejection during breastfeeding.

Immunoglobulin A is an antibody highly concentrated in colostrum that helps protect your baby from infection.

Immunoglobulin D is an antibody in breastmilk that helps protect your baby from infections.

Immunoglobulin E is an antibody that helps the immune system recognize and respond to allergens.

Immunoglobulin G is the most common antibody that helps the immune system recognize and fight pathogens.

Immunoglobulin M is the first antibody produced by the immune system to fight infection.

Minerals in breastmilk support your baby’s growth and bone development.