We observed protective effects of breastfeeding on infectious diseases mainly in the first 6 months of life. (pediatrics.aappublications.org)
While the precise pathways underlying the potential protective effect of breastfeeding on overweight and obesity remain unknown, several plausible mechanisms have been proposed. (who.int)
The long - term effects of breastfeeding on child and adolescent mental health: a pregnancy cohort study followed for 14 years. (beyondblue.org.au)