New AAP statement on breastfeeding

karinothing

 "Breastfeeding and human milk are the normative standards for infant feeding and nutrition. Given the documented short- and long-term medical and neurodevelopmental advantages of breastfeeding, infant nutrition should be considered a public health issue and not only a lifestyle choice. The American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirms its recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for about 6 months, followed by continued breastfeeding as complementary foods are introduced, with continuation of breastfeeding for 1 year or longer as mutually desired by mother and infant."

https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2012/02/22/peds.2011-3552.full.pdf

I thought the line about it being a public health issue and NOT a lifestyle choice was extremely interesting. I haven't seen them  say that before about the lifestyle choice (but granted I only started paying attention once I had a baby).

kris_kelsey

That is a good way of saying that BM and formula are not equal choices, and that the physical benefits for both mom and baby make a significant public health impact.  As a nurse and a CLC, I like their phrasing.

kmchavez82

Interesting

tokenhoser

I like it - and the "about 6 months" is also new. It used to say 4-6 months. This affirms that delaying solids is the recommendation of the AAP.

pepomntpat

This is great!

Now they need to follow that up with support for women who have difficulties. 

kris_kelsey

pepomntpat:

This is great!

Now they need to follow that up with support for women who have difficulties. 

 

RLMarinoatc

This is great! 

wendyll64

pepomntpat:

This is great!

Now they need to follow that up with support for women who have difficulties.