Breastfeeding and ADHD: keeping a possible benefit in perspective
Abstracts
Abstracts
A possible long-term benefit of breastfeeding should be discussed as a possibility, not a promise. “Breastfeeding And ADHD: Could Nursing Be Protective?” looks at studies and expert opinions suggesting breastfeeding may offer some protection against ADHD, including discussion of breastfeeding for at least three months.
That distinction matters in lactation support. Families deserve to hear what the article suggests without being told that breastfeeding will prevent ADHD.