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524. How Important Is Breastfeeding, Really?

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Breastfeeding Insights: Challenges and Research

This chapter shares the personal journey of a researcher grappling with breastfeeding support issues and the complexities of linking breastfeeding to long-term child health. It explores a study analyzing how birth timing affects breastfeeding rates and highlights the significant cognitive benefits of breastfeeding. The discussion also addresses the challenges in parenting research, particularly in understanding breastfeeding trends and their health implications amidst societal and marketing influences.

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