A New Mother Asks the Nurse to Explain the Difference

A new mother asks the nurse to explain the difference between breastfeeding and formula when feeding a newborn. What should the nurse respond as an advantage of breastfeeding for the infant?

A) Breast milk leads to firmer stools, increasing bowel tone.
B) It takes less effort for an infant to suck at a breast than from a bottle.
C) Breast milk is more difficult to digest, so it makes the infant feel fuller longer.
D) Breast milk contains antibodies and decreases the possibility of gastrointestinal illnesses.