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
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 PediatricsJuly 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 PediatricsJuly 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 HealthMay 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
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