Abstract

*Mangaiyarkarasi and Eshpa Pandey

ABSTRACT

The universally recommended breast feeding are from birth to the age of six months exclusive breast feeding and it constitutes appropriate feeding for the infant development. The introduction of breast milk is especially encouraged immediately after birth and until the third day, when the mother secrets colostrums. Colostrums provides all the nutrients that are needed by the infant in this early period. It is compositionally distinct with concentration of protein, vitamin A and B12 being higher than the mature milk. Colostrums also contains a high concentrate of an immunoglobulin?s especially immunoglobulin A(IgA) which has protective role against pathogens in gut. Structured teaching programme, Breast feeding &lactation management, primigravida mothers.