Hi Phyllis,

You may also be interested in this study by Kramer et al .  
http://www.allattamentoalseno.it/lavori/Allattamento_esclusivo_al_seno_e_sviluppo_cognitivo.pdf

Their conclusion:
These results, based on the largest randomized
trial ever conducted in the area of human lactation,
provide strong evidence that prolonged and exclusive
breastfeeding improves children’s cognitive development.
 
Sincerely
Nancy Mallin, IBCLC, LLLL
Kensington, Maryland USA
 
 



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From: Phyllis Adamson IBCLC <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sun, April 10, 2011 9:54:27 PM
Subject: breastfeeding and brain size

This morning on FOX news, Dr Isadore Rosenfeld urged mothers to breastfeed at 
least 18 mos and best for 2 years. He said the longer a baby is breastfed, the 
bigger baby's brain will be! I searched FOX news online and couldn't find the 
story.
So I Googled the key words and found this item that goes even farther than what 
Dr. Rosenfeld said...

<http://www.ygoy.com/index.php/pregnancy-duration-and-lactation-period-decide-brain-size-in-mammals/>


It says that full term pregnancy AND breastfeeding for 3 years leads to best 
brain growth or size. 

Would like to find the original article.

Phyllis


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Phyllis Adamson, BA, IBCLC
Glendale, AZ.
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