Updated guidance for breastfeeding

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It's been a decade since the breastfeeding guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics was last updated. That changes now. The latest recommendation is to continue breastfeeding for the first two years or longer in some cases. • This recommendation aligns with other organizations like the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Family Physicians which previously suggested the breastfeeding change, citing the benefits it can bring. • “We know that toddlers do develop a number of respiratory infections, ear infections, and that breastfeeding is going to be beneficial, both from a nutrient standpoint for toddlers, but also from an immunologic standpoint, helping to protect them against viruses and illnesses, Megan Dunn, a lactation consultant for Atrium Health Women’s Care, said. • The additional benefits for a mother include reducing rates of breast, uterine and ovarian cancer, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. • READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/hea...

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