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Diet at birth is critical for healthy growth, independent of effects on the gut microbiotaColostrum is the first milk for a newborn. Its high content in microbiota shaping compounds and its intake at the time of gut microbiota seeding suggests colostrum may be critical in the establishment of a healthy microbiota. There is also accumulating evidence on the importance of the gut microbiota for healthy growth.
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Breastfeeding in the first hour of life protects against neonatal mortalityBreastfeeding within the first hour of life has been shown to reduce high neonatal mortality by 22%.