Breastfeeding Makes No Difference To Risk Of Asthma Or Allergy


A baby who lives on breast milk solely or for a long time does not have a lower risk of developing allergies or asthma compared to a baby who is not breast fed, says an article in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).During the last seven decades the topic of breastfeeding, and whether it protects from asthma and/or allergies has been controversial and ardently debated, say the writers. However, the only evidence to date has been based on observational studies. [click link for full article]