'bf babies more intelligent' thread II

[bubbleymummy]

Ok, the original thread actually said that bf babies were more intelligent not because of bm but because their mum's were more intelligent...thread was killed by obsessive spamming from one idiot MNer and I would have been happy to let it die except that I clicked on a link on another thread and then came across this article which says that bf for even 4 weeks can have "?significant? effect on a child?s development in primary and secondary school".

Thought it might be an interesting way to reopen the debate given that many posters were saying there was lack of evidence for any intellectual benefits of bf.

I would be good if the specific reasons for the difference in IQ (and other health differences) could be identified. I expect that there is never going to be a time when everyone is able to breastfeed or use donated milk, so this kind of research could help to improve the composition of formula milk.

Ok then maybe you would like to share your findings with us then? :)

TheSecondComing

Wouldnt your objection apply to virtually all forms of research, not just infant feeding?

Formula is great but i believe breast milk is just magic food. 6 IQ points is a very small difference - not enough to make any profound difference. Its all the other mother/baby health benefits that interest me. I also love the fact they give breast milk to premmies and the very ill sometimes.

Umm no btp- I don't think there's any one thing that can guarantee intelligence. I don't think that not knowing what it is in bm that has led to intelligence means it is unfounded or 'woo'. There are lots of things in this world that we don't fully understand yet but that doesn't mean they don't happen/exist.

Tsc - what eviscerate said :)

Can't believe the rubbish that the totally defensive alpinepony has written

Unbelievable a how many people choose to be so deluded about the benefits of breast milk

I've been breastfeeding for the past two years and the little bastard still hasn't found the cure for cancer...

:) give him time ambarth - you never know!