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Breastfeeding Michael Hoerger
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Reported Benefits for Child
Fewer allergies Fewer respiratory problems Fewer digestive problems Decreased risk for SIDS Bonding with mother Increased IQ?
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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
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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
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Contraindications Mother has HIV or tuberculosis Mother uses drugs
Child has phenylketonuria (PKU), galactosemia, or other enzyme disorder
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Nestle Boycott Free formula for developing nations Price-gouging
Problems: Dilution Contamination
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Michael Hoerger To cite this lecture: Hoerger, M. (2007, January 24). Breastfeeding. Presented at a PSY 220 lecture at Central Michigan University.
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