Maybe I'm just being picky, but I don't care for the title of the article:
Baby's IQ Raised by Breastmilk and Genes.

To me, it sends the message that breastmilk somehow makes babies smarter or
exceptional in some way.  Breastfeeding is the norm.  Wouldn't it be more
accurate to say that formula feeding makes babies less intelligent, or less
likely to develop a normal intellect or to their fullest potential?

I guess my frustration is that mothers might take from that title, "Well, I
don't need my child to be exceptional.  I just want him to be normal."  But
"normal" isn't what she will get if she gives formula.  She will get
sub-optimal.

Does anyone have any thoughts on that?  Am I just being a crab apple?

Christina Harris, RN
Federal Way, WA

On 11/6/07, Kris Rogers <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> This came from my son who is looking for a school to finish his PHD.
>   Kristeen Rogers, RN, BSN, IBCLC
>
>
> I came across this article while looking at grad schools. Thought you
> might like it.
>
> http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/11/breastIQ.html
>
> David

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