Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Reduces the Risk of Breast Cancer

Breastfeeding has long been recommended by many of the leading medical authorities, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The decision to breastfeed is a personal one and is likely to draw strong opinions from both friends and family. However, evidence showing breastfeeding is healthy for both mother and baby continues to grow.

Extended Breastfeeding Linked to Higher IQ and Income

Prior studies have continually shown that breast feeding is linked to increased IQ in children and adults. In a new long-term study of infants in Pelotas, Brazil not only backs up this study but also shows that breastfeeding is also linked to higher income as well.Prior studies have continually shown that breast feeding is linked to increased IQ in children and adults. In a new long-term study of infants in Pelotas, Brazil not only backs up this study but also shows that breastfeeding is also linked to higher income as well.
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