I do wonder if any research studies ask mothers whether they exclusively  
breastfed and explain exactly what that means. I find it difficult to believe  
any research that does not address this. Anecdotally, I gave birth to one baby  
10.6 lbs and one 11 pounds who are now tall, thin adults who have never had  
problems with obesity. They were exclusively breastfed for a year,  solids 
begun at 6 to 8 months. I do know that Moms who are diabetic  (especially Type 2) 
frequently have very poor eating habits, and surely pass  these along to their 
children, which might explain later obesity better than  their size at birth 
or intrauterine exposure to high glucose levels.
 
Jena Sallenger MSN RN IBCLC
Florence, SC
 
 

 

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