Breastfeeding and Immunity

by Jennifer A.
(San Antonio, TX)

Hi,

I'm interested in more information about the immune response in breastfed babies. Where can I read more about the cells in the nipple (and how they work to make specialized antibodies for our babies) that you refer to on your page about pumping versus breastfeeding?

Thanks!

Answer from the lactation consultant
This topic is discussed in great scientific detail in these two books:
Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (Jan Riordan)
and
Immunobiology of Human Milk (Lars Hanson)
There are no credible internet sources, unfortunately.
I will add these book references to the page you mentioned.
Liz Pevytoe, RN, IBCLC