Breast milk is good for brain development of premature babies, researchers say
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Premature babies who received the highest amounts of breast milk, both during and after their hospitalization in a neonatal intensive care unit, did better in school a few years later, U.S. and Australian researchers have found.
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Breastfeeding associated with better brain development and neurocognitive outcomes
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Breastfeeding Benefits: For Baby
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Breastmilk May Improve Preterm Babies' Heart Health
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The Importance Of Breastmilk For Premature Babies' Brains: Study
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Breast Milk May Boost Preemies' Brain Development