Breastfeeding Michael Hoerger

Reported Benefits for Child Fewer allergies Fewer respiratory problems Fewer digestive problems Decreased risk for SIDS Bonding with mother Increased IQ?

Benefits for Moms Return more quickly to pre-pregnancy weight Lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer Reduced risk of osteoporosis Bonding with child Free, warm, efficient

But… Poor methodology and the 3rd variable problem Breastfeeding moms: Higher IQ Higher SES (more education and money) Older Mountain and Pacific U.S. Greater social support Greater parenting knowledge

Contraindications Mother has HIV or tuberculosis Mother uses drugs Child has phenylketonuria (PKU), galactosemia, or other enzyme disorder

Nestle Boycott Free formula for developing nations Price-gouging Problems: Dilution Contamination

Michael Hoerger To cite this lecture: Hoerger, M. (2007, January 24). Breastfeeding. Presented at a PSY 220 lecture at Central Michigan University.