The nurse is teaching a new mother the immune benefits of breastfeeding her newborn.Which immunoglobulin (Ig)should the nurse include as one that is passed from mother to newborn by breast milk?

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IgA is the immunoglobulin passed from mother to newborn through breast milk. It plays an important role in providing the newborn's immune system with protection against respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. IgD and IgE are not typically found in breast milk, and while IgG can be present, it is not as prominent as IgA.

The Nurse Is Teaching a New Mother the Immune Benefits