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Research you can use:

Early Breastfeeding Protects Preschool Mental Health

"Early breastfeeding, particularly during the first 4 months of life, was associated with fewer emotional and behavioural problems in children at the age of 4 years.

Children breastfed for this duration had reduced internalising and externalising problems, aggressive behaviour, and symptoms related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

No additional benefit was observed beyond 8 months of breastfeeding."

Research Published: Dec 31, 2025

Early Breastfeeding Protects Preschool Mental Health Breastfeeding during the first 4 months of life is linked to reduced emotional and behavioural problems in preschoolers; however, benefits beyond 8 months are limited.