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Old November 15th 07, 03:27 PM posted to misc.kids
Ericka Kammerer
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Default IQ and what it means in adulthood

Beliavsky wrote:

Here is a report on a study saying that breastfeeding does not boost
IQ.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5398738.stm
Breast milk 'does not boost IQ'

Breastfed babies are smarter because their mothers are clever in the
first place, not because of any advantage of breastfeeding itself, a
study suggests. Researchers found breastfeeding mothers tended to be
more intelligent, more highly educated, and likely to provide a more
stimulating home environment.


This is the same study posted before (easily
found with a little googling). Again, while it is an
interesting study, there are other studies that have
controlled for maternal intelligence that have come
up with different results. I think the jury is still
out on this one.

Best wishes,
Ericka