Breast Milk and BreastfeedingBreast milk is produced by the mammary glands from the female breast fluid. Breastfeeding provides young children with the nutrition they need for healthy growth and development. Almost all mothers can breastfeed, provided they have accurate information and support from family and the health system and society at large. Produces colostrum, sticky breast milk at the end of pregnancy. It is yellowish and recommended by WHO to initiate the perfect feeding for the newborn, breastfeeding and should take place within the first hour after birth. It is recommended that exclusive breastfeeding until the age of 6 months. Breastfeeding can continue with appropriate complementary foods for up to two years or more.immunityIn our lives we have millions of organisms that are inhaled, swallowed or come into contact with exposed skin. Immunity is the ability of biological defenses to ward off infection, disease, or other unwanted biological invasions and the body's ability to resist harmful germs that may arise. The immune system can be divided into two types. they are,Innate immunity (non-specific)Adaptive immunity (specific)Innate immunityInnate immune defense is natural when a person is born. Provides mechanisms for the Instant First and non-specific defense system. Is pathogen resistance achieved by recognizing physical, chemical and mobile phones. For example, the physical epithelial cells of the skin and mucous membranes. For example, the field of physical chemistry defensin barriers antimicrobial cells, such as neutrophils and monocytes in the blood. Use this method to prevent colonization. of innate immunity, the entry and spread of microbes.Adaptive immunityAdaptive immunity ca...... middle of paper ......section for the immune system and prevention of various diseases in the perinatal period. Accepted breast milk provides the best source of nutrition for infants and children and provides other widely recognized benefits for both mother and child. Breastfeeding has positive effects on thymus size and antibody response to vaccination, and increases tolerance to milk leukocyte antigens. breast . Fundamental changes in the child's immune system resulting from early cessation of breastfeeding could provide the basis for a later deficiency in the control group to avoid the immune response of an autoimmune disease or d hypersensitivity. Breast milk acts as a passive immunization agent for children. It is often important to prevent illness in newborns and infants. Thank you Sri Lanka for promoting breastfeeding. And will help you maintain good health in our country.