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True about breastfeeding is

Best for both preterm and term

50% energy from protein

Should be avoided for a day after caesarian section

Predispose to necrotising enterocolitis

High-Yield Explanation

Breast milk contains all the nutrients a baby needs for normal growth and development. The protein content is low. The immunological superiority of breast milk protects from infections.Within 4 hrs breastfeeding initiated in C-section and within 1 Hr in normal delivery.Ref: Page 151; Ghai Essential Pediatrics; 8th edition

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