JAMA Study: Breastfeeding Linked to Improved Child Development

Evidence for Neurodevelopmental Benefits Strengthened by Robust Study Design

A recent JAMA Network Open study examining 570,532 children in Israel found that breastfeeding for at least 6 months was associated with reduced odds of developmental delays and neurodevelopmental conditions. The research, which controlled for numerous potential confounding factors, showed that exclusive breastfeeding for 6+ months had the strongest ass…