HealthDay (7/13, Thompson) reports that “preterm infants who are breastfed do better in school and are less likely to develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),” according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Overall, researchers “found that higher intake of mother’s milk was associated with higher performance IQ and higher reading and math scores by age 7.” Also, “longer duration of breastfeeding – up to 18 months – was associated with higher reading, spelling and math scores.”
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— “Breastfeeding May Be Key to Letting Preemie Babies Thrive “Dennis Thompson, HealthDay, July 13, 2022