Breastfeeding Research 

Breastfeeding research covers a variety of related topics.  We've highlighted some of the more recent evidence-based information about breastfeeding below.  Where possible, we have provided a link to either the full article, journal abstract or news release related to the citation.

Breastfeeding Basics

Indicators of Effective Breastfeeding and Estimates of Breast Milk Intake
Journal of Human Lactation
November 1, 2005; 21: 4

Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk
Pediatrics
February 2005; 115: 2

American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Statement on SIDS Reduction: Friend or Foe of Breastfeeding?
Journal of Human Lactation
February 1, 2006; 22: 1

CDC Working with Researchers to Evaluate the Impact of Existing Breastfeeding Interventions Across the United States
September 28, 2005

Breastfeeding Trends

Trends in Exclusive Breastfeeding: Findings from the 1990s
Journal of Human Lactation
August 1, 2006; 22: 3

Factors Influencing the Breastfeeding Decisions of Long-Term Breastfeeders
Journal of Human Lactation
August 1, 2004; 20: 3

Transitions in Breastfeeding: Daily Parent Diaries Provide Evidence of Behavior Over Time
Journal of Human Lactation
May 1, 2006; 22: 2

A Controlled Trial of the Father's Role in Breastfeeding Promotion
Pediatrics
October 2005; 116: 4
 
Breastfeeding Benefits for Baby

Breastfeeding During Infancy May Protect Against Bed-wetting During Childhood
Pediatrics
July 2006; 118: 1

Breastfeeding Does Not Increase the Risk of Asthma at 14 Years
Pediatrics
April 2006; 117: 4

Breastfeeding During Infancy May Protect Against Bed-wetting During Childhood
Pediatrics
July 2006; 118: 1

Delayed Breastfeeding Initiation Increases Risk of Neonatal Mortality
Pediatrics
March 2, 2006; 117: 3

Breastfeeding Decreases Infant Mortality
National Institutes of Health
May 2004

Breastfeeding Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
UCL Institute of Child Health
May 2004

Duration of breastfeeding and risk of overweight: a meta-analysis
American Journal of Epidemiology
September 1, 2005; 162: 5

Prevention of Pediatric Overweight and Obesity
Pediatrics
August 2003; 112: 2

Undersize Infants Score Higher on IQ Tests If Breast Fed Exclusively
National Institutes of Health
March 2002

Breastfeeding & Mom

Duration of Lactation and Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes
Journal of the American Medical Association
November 23-30, 2005; 294: 20

Breast Cancer and Breastfeeding: Collaborative Reanalysis of Individual Data from 47 Epidemiological Studies in 30 Countries
Lancet
July 20, 2002;360(9328):187-95.

Drug Therapy for Breastfeeding Women
New England Journal of Medicine
July 13, 2000; 343:1348

Correction to Drug Therapy for Breast-Feeding Women
New England Journal of Medicine
November 2, 2000; 343: 18



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