Re: the New Zealand IQ study, the editor commented:
"Comment: Good for New Zealand! I kow of no similar study in the US;
if there has been one, I've missed it.  In the US, mothers seem more
interested in exposing infants to flash cards with printed words. (I
have a thing about such misguided efforts!). ... Perhaps job interview or
college applications should have a line in their applications giving
information about breastfeeding (yes, no) and, if yes, duration of
such feeding!"
The editor said this in jest, of course, but I don't think it's an
unreasonable question.  Not only might the potential student or employee be
"smarter" but have more self confidence and self-reliance, valuable traits
for anyone to have. However, I doubt it could ever be asked, due to
"privacy" laws.
I also believe that every patient in every hospital admission (even doctor
visits) should be asked how long they were breastfed.  Why would this be so
difficult to do???? Just think of how much we could learn about
breastfeeding and how it affects certain illnesses, just by asking this one
simple question!

Pam Wiggins, IBCLC, Franklin VA
http://www.bookzone.com/breastfeeding