Breastfeeding Doesn’t Help Asthma
Came across this interesting article on Brisbane times about a new study that found long term breastfeeding doesn’t prevent asthma and other allergies as previously thought. The article even subtly suggests a link between breastfeeding and a rise in asthma. What’s your view?
See what you think of the article Breastfeeding Doesn’t Help Asthma.
gillygirl :: Sep.17.2007 :: breastfeeding stories :: 3 Comments »
3 Responses to “Breastfeeding Doesn’t Help Asthma”
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What I find really frustrating is the contradiction between all these studies that the media keep making a big deal of that say breastfeeding doesn’t help this and that, but on the flip side it is a must to breastfeed. Confuses all involved I say!
Great find with the article though Kel!
Yes have to agree with you Candice. All we seem to get today from the media is mixed messages! There’s always something new to add to the list for the guilt…
I really don’t know if anyone knows if it helps asthma or not but I have been down the guilt road as well from the mixed media messages.
Our daughter was breastfed for 12 months and as she was 11 weeks prem that meant being a big breast pump cow for a long time. Our son was only breastfed for 3 months (full term bub) and he has asthma (diagnosed at 9 months). I refuse however to be pressured into feeling guilty about a decision that had to be made at the time that may or may not have affected my son’s health.
As mothers we do what is best for us at the time the decision needs to be made and if it is best for us then it is best for our babies. It is a shame that there are so many mixed messages out there.