Neonates are newborns up to 4 weeks of age (0-28 days). The neonatal period is the period most susceptible to infection because the immunity of the neonate is still immature. At this time neonates need to be given breast milk (colostrum) which is high in antibodies, antiinfective and immunoglobulins to maintain their health, but prelacteal feeding can inhibit colostrum breastfeeding in neonates…