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10.07.08

New Study Rocks the Breastfeeding Boat

Scientists discover that babies fed with enriched formula developed higher IQs than their breastmilk-fed peers

By Megan Miller Posted 02.20.2008 at 3:53 pm 1 Comment

For years, mothers have been divided sharply on the issue of bottle-feeding versus breastfeeding. Studies have long supported the notion that breastfeeding provides infants with benefits like improved immunity to diseases, better maternal bonding and a plethora of important nutrients.

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