Longer Breastfeeding May Reduce Developmental Delays in Kids

Milk as Medicine: Breast Milk Transforms Challenges into Triumphs

In 2010, a researcher was pouring over research data when he discovered something he thought was odd: His data showed that at 6 months of age, formula-fed babies born of mothers who were categorized as medically obese weighed about 5% units less fat than breastfed babies in the same dataset. That discovery struck him as unusual and led him on a research journey to better understand breast milk. Now, he's studying the connections between maternal…

Especially if exclusive or for a long time (ANSA)

Longer Breastfeeding May Reduce Developmental Delays in Kids

(MedPage Today) -- Breastfeeding exclusively and for longer duration were independently associated with reduced odds of developmental delays and some neurodevelopmental conditions, according to a retrospective study from Israel. Children who were...

Sibling Study: Longer Breastfeeding Linked to Better Brain Development

Children who are breastfed for longer periods of time during infancy experience fewer developmental delays and a reduced risk of neurodevelopmental conditions, including disorders like autism and ADHD. The post Sibling Study: Longer Breastfeeding Linked to Better Brain Development appeared first on Study Finds.

Breastfeeding linked to lower risk of developmental delays

A new study found that exclusive or longer-duration breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of language, social, and neurodevelopmental delays in young children.

Breast Milk: A Scientific Breakthrough Reveals Its Power to Overcome Health

In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Minnesota have unveiled compelling insights into the interplay between gestational diabetes, breast milk composition, and infant health. The research spearheaded by David Fields, Ph.D., an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma, has emerged from years of diligent investigation into the factors influencing early childhood developm…