Breastfeeding Better for Babies’ Weight Gain Than Pumping, New Study Says – CNN

Read article - Quotes Alison Volpe Holmes, associate professor of pediatrics, medical education, and of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, in an article about a new study that found that one of the benefits of direct breastfeeding included slower weight gain and lower BMI for babies. Researchers say the study reinforces benefits of breast milk, and they're sending a message to policymakers about parental leave and support for breastfeeding.