00:00Breastfeeding is widely recognized for its benefits to newborns, yet some of these advantages
00:10appear to be most significant during the initial months of life.
00:15Over time, particularly regarding intelligence and cognitive development, these benefits
00:20seem to diminish.
00:23This is the finding of a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics.
00:28The study followed 7,478 Irish newborns, assessing them at ages 3 and 5.
00:36It concluded that prolonged breastfeeding does not have a lasting impact on cognitive
00:41development or behavior.
00:44At age 3, children who had been breastfed for 6 months showed reduced hyperactivity
00:49and improved problem-solving abilities.
00:52However, by age 5, these distinctions had faded.
00:57This suggests that while breastfed children initially show better outcomes, it might not
01:02be the breast milk itself enhancing brain function.
01:05Instead, factors such as growing up in households with more educated parents and higher socioeconomic
01:12status could play a significant role.
01:15While breastfeeding undoubtedly supports the development of a robust immune system and
01:20provides protection against infections and diseases, evidence linking it directly to
01:24enhanced intelligence or cognition remains inconclusive.
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