In this week’s column by UTMB’s Dr. Victor S. Sierpina: Breast milk has everything in it needed for a new baby to grow and thrive. This includes calories derived from healthy fats and essential proteins, minerals and vitamins needed to grow a healthy brain, body and immune system in your baby. Breast-fed babies are known to have fewer ear infections, allergies, asthma, obesity and other problems that are common in bottle-fed babies.