What is the nest protection?
So-called nest protection describes the fact that newborns and babies are relatively insusceptible to diseases in their first months of life, as they have had part of the maternal immune system transferred. During pregnancy, certain antibodies of the child’s mother can also enter the baby’s physical bloodstream with the help of the blood. Since the newborn’s immune system needs a few months to be able to cope with emerging diseases on its own, these maternal antibodies help to protect the baby in the first weeks and months.
However, the maternal antibodies do not last forever, but die off after some time, which is why this protection evaporates over time. Nevertheless, nest protection helps to protect the baby effectively against potential bacterial or viral diseases in the early stages.
