Breastfeeding Benefits & Barriers: Intellectual Development

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Introductory Topics
Table of Contents
Pre module evaluation
The History of Breastfeeding
The Advantages of Breastfeeding for the Baby
The Advantages of Breastfeeding for the Mother
Breastfeeding Statistics in the United States
Barriers to Breastfeeding
Summary
Post module evaluation
References

Since 1929, many studies have looked at the effect of breastfeeding on the cognitive development of children. Most of these studies have shown a statistically significant increase in developmental test scores of 2% to 5% for breastfed children when compared against formula fed children.

This topic is discussed in detail in the Growth and Development module.



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