Paediatrics
Al Jameel medical center promotes the health of children and adolescents with a balanced program that seeks new knowledge through research, provides outstanding educational opportunities, delivers high quality comprehensive clinical care and service, advocates vigorously for children and adolescents, and is responsive to the changing needs of our community and society.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding can protect your baby from
developing allergies
Babies who are fed a formula based on cow's milk or
soy tend to have more allergic reactions than
breastfed babies.
Scientists think that immune factors such as
secretory IgA (only available in breast milk) help
prevent allergic reactions to food by providing a
layer of protection to a baby's intestinal tract.
Without this protection, inflammation can develop
and the wall of the intestine can become "leaky."
This allows undigested proteins to cross the gut
where they can cause an allergic reaction and other
health problems.
Babies who are fed formula rather than breast milk
don't get this layer of protection, so they're more
vulnerable to inflammation, allergies, and other
eventual health issues.