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In previous posts we have discussed breastfeeding and the protection it may offer children against ASD but have not thoroughly discussed the science behind this claim nor specific evidence to support it.

In the previous post we briefly discussed the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations regarding breastfeeding. In case you missed it, the AAP currently recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life after birth.

Recent research has found a connection between breastfeeding and a decrease in the severity of symptoms and risk for developing autism spectrum disorder(ASD) in the developing child.