Study suggests breastmilk promotes brain development in preemies

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-04/aaop-ssb042216.php

Public Release: 30-Apr-2016
Study suggests breastmilk promotes brain development in preemies
New research being presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting suggests that feeding premature babies at least half of their daily fluid intake in the form of breastmilk may help offset the increased odds of neurologic problems they face
American Academy of Pediatrics

With organs including the brain completing development during the final months and weeks of pregnancy, it may not be surprising that preterm birth is a leading cause of neurologic problems in children. A new research abstract being presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting shows that breastmilk may help promote brain development in premature babies, which could possibly help protect them from neurologic disorders.

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