Breastfeed babies are more intelligent -Chicago Chiropractor
Published by Chicago Chiropractor Seaman Chiropractic on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 5:45 PM.
In the largest study of its kind, researchers at Montreal's McGill University followed 14,000 children over a six-year-period. They found that those breastfed at least three months and exclusively breastfed would have different mental qualities later in life. The children were tested when they were six. The breastfeeding group had IQ scores three to eight points higher and scored better in reading and writing. Researchers say that the unique mix of nutrients and mother-baby bonding may be the reason for the improved brain development. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics babies should be breastfed for a minimum of six months and weaned when the child is ready. (14)
14. Kramer MS et al. Breastfeeding and child cognitive development. Archives of General Psychiatry. 2008;65(5):578-584.
