1. Breastfeeding
Michael Hoerger

2. Reported Benefits for Child
Fewer allergies
Fewer respiratory problems
Fewer digestive problems
Decreased risk for SIDS
Bonding with mother
Increased IQ?

3. 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

4. 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

5. Contraindications Mother has HIV or tuberculosis Mother uses drugs
Child has phenylketonuria (PKU), galactosemia, or other enzyme disorder

6. Nestle Boycott Free formula for developing nations Price-gouging
Problems:
Dilution
Contamination

7. Michael Hoerger
To cite this lecture:
Hoerger, M. (2007, January 24). Breastfeeding. Presented at a PSY 220 lecture at Central Michigan University.