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Breastfeeding

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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Breastfeeding — also referred to as nursing — is the process of feeding breast milk to a child. This page refers to breastfeeding as an intervention (e.g., compared to infant formula) — please visit our lactation page to learn more about ways to improve breast milk production.

Last Updated:August 28, 2025

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Associations between different types of human milk and bronchopulmonary dysplasia

In this cohort study, infants who consumed a higher proportion of their own mother’s milk, compared to consuming donor milk, had a lower risk of having bronchopulmonary dysplasia. However, methodological flaws reduce confidence in these findings.

The role of breastfeeding in dental cavities during early childhood

Can longer exclusive breastfeeding decrease the risk of cancer in children?

Can breastfeeding reduce the risk of febrile seizures in children?

Does scent presentation improve feeding habits among premature infants?