Breastfeeding May Lower A Child’s Odds For Asthma
Breastfeeding can literally make it easier for your baby to breathe. That's what new research shows: The longer an infant is fed exclusively breast milk, the lower his or her risk of developing asthma Black Health TV. "Breastfeeding for at least six months was the best protection, but it's likely that shorter breastfeeding periods also provide some protection against asthma," said study author Keadrea Wilson, M.D., assistant professor of neonatology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for about six months, followed by continued breastfeeding when foods are introduced…