Breastfeeding Series: Intro/Index
The most recent research into children’s growth and development these days has given rise to changes in the way we think of nutrition.
Frankly, for those of us with… ahem, a bit of experience, our better tools to measure outcomes have produced findings that are a bit startling; especially as it relates to breastfeeding.
Pediatricians, at least all that I know, have always considered “Breast Is Best” but infant formulas were acceptable alternatives. Then, formulas got even better and better as our understanding of nutrition improved. Then, advances in mass data sharing and long term follow-up studies came into being.
Now, we understand better (in the long term) what some of the benefits are. Bottom line, the topic deserves a series of its own, and begins with reporting the results of an extensive study into the benefits of breastfeeding.
4 Posts in "Breastfeeding" Series
- Breastfeeding Series: Intro/Index – 20 Feb 2014
A collection of posts about breastfeeding: latest research, advantages, methods and practical tips. - OBGYN Guidelines about breastfeeding – 26 Feb 2014
Making an informed choice about whether or not to breastfeed… is it still a choice? - Research findings – 16 Mar 2015
Breastfeeding vs. Bottlefeeding - latest research, advantages and disadvantages. Suggestions and tips. - Recommendations and standards – 24 Mar 2015
Continuing from the previous article we’ll conclude today with a fairly comprehensive listing of new recommendations. Apparently, more benefits than previously realized; and, frankly, a bit startling.