breastfed babies result in better behaved children?

[bubbles123]

Have you seen some of the other studies mentioned on the BBC today? Apparently the length of your fingers indicates whether you're more likely to get diseases of the nervous system or not, another says gay people are more likely to get cancer and another says that children that live near nuclear power stations are no more likely to get leukemia than any other child. So basically if you are BF'ed or FF'ed and live near a power station you probably won't get leukemia but if you are FF your behaviour might be worse but then again even if you are BF'ed if your fingers are the wrong length you might wind up with MS and if you're gay as well, well then you're screwed completely!
So, yet again another example for why you really shouldn't worry too much about random scientific trials!!!!

 

[sunshine114]

What a load of bollocks, it's just something else for us to feel guilty about if we couldn't /didnt bf.

I agree, total bollocks. I want to know who the hell PAID for this study to be done - I thought the country had no money???!!!

 

[minkymoo]

Have you seen some of the other studies mentioned on the BBC today? Apparently the length of your fingers indicates whether you're more likely to get diseases of the nervous system or not, another says gay people are more likely to get cancer and another says that children that live near nuclear power stations are no more likely to get leukemia than any other child. So basically if you are BF'ed or FF'ed and live near a power station you probably won't get leukemia but if you are FF your behaviour might be worse but then again even if you are BF'ed if your fingers are the wrong length you might wind up with MS and if you're gay as well, well then you're screwed completely!
So, yet again another example for why you really shouldn't worry too much about random scientific trials!!!!

 

[Kalah]

Have you seen some of the other studies mentioned on the BBC today? Apparently the length of your fingers indicates whether you're more likely to get diseases of the nervous system or not, another says gay people are more likely to get cancer and another says that children that live near nuclear power stations are no more likely to get leukemia than any other child. So basically if you are BF'ed or FF'ed and live near a power station you probably won't get leukemia but if you are FF your behaviour might be worse but then again even if you are BF'ed if your fingers are the wrong length you might wind up with MS and if you're gay as well, well then you're screwed completely!
So, yet again another example for why you really shouldn't worry too much about random scientific trials!!!!

People on my dad's side of the family, including me and LO, have long fingers and genetic neuropathy runs in the family too. I wonder if there's any truth to it?

 

[Nic1107]

Wait, can someone link to the finger-length study thing? I'm curious!

 

[braijackava]

My DD was BF until she was 1, and she is by far my worst behaved child. She is 5 and a half right now. I love her to death, but she is very hard headed and challenging. My older boys, one was formula fed and the other was BF and FF. The one who was BF and FF is my most well behaved child.

 

[bubbles123]

Wait, can someone link to the finger-length study thing? I'm curious!

Here you go: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13332415

 

[Nic1107]

The ring finger is longer on my left hand but shorter on my right hand. Wonder what that means for me?! lol

 

[JASMAK]

Came to read and we are talking about fingers! lol My husband was formula fed and he can be an ass...I was both and I have my moments...I will blame it on the formula. Hahahahaha Yeah, I don't think so.

 

[try2breathe]

I haven't read all the responses yet, but I wonder where we would fit in here. I exclusively expressed due to failure to latch (despite the help of countless nurses and lactation consultants). My lo received breastmilk for her first 5+ months, and I've just recently started using formula. She was "breastfed" but from a bottle.

 

[bubbles123]

I haven't read all the responses yet, but I wonder where we would fit in here. I exclusively expressed due to failure to latch (despite the help of countless nurses and lactation consultants). My lo received breastmilk for her first 5+ months, and I've just recently started using formula. She was "breastfed" but from a bottle.

I think that's a really good point for babies fed expressed milk. I don't think they have as yet worked out if it is the milk or the actual act of BF from a breast that has the benefits in this case. Just want to say though 5 months of exclusive expressing is fantastic! well done, it's such hard work!!!

 

[try2breathe]

I haven't read all the responses yet, but I wonder where we would fit in here. I exclusively expressed due to failure to latch (despite the help of countless nurses and lactation consultants). My lo received breastmilk for her first 5+ months, and I've just recently started using formula. She was "breastfed" but from a bottle.

I think that's a really good point for babies fed expressed milk. I don't think they have as yet worked out if it is the milk or the actual act of BF from a breast that has the benefits in this case. Just want to say though 5 months of exclusive expressing is fantastic! well done, it's such hard work!!!

Thank you, Bubbles! It was really hard work. I wanted to make it to a year, but I'm proud of lasting for 5 months. My lo is doing great on formula too though. I'm thankful that there are excellent alternatives when plan a doesn't work out.

 

[happigail]

Every adopted baby out there is due an Asbo then.

 

[Lightworker]

Every adopted baby out there is due an Asbo then.

There have been cases where a prospective adoptive mother lactated in preparation for the LO I distinctly remember learning that.

 

[vaniilla]

we were both extended bf, my sister until 15-16 months and me until just over a year as she had to go back to working long hours, I was a really quiet baby and child, I don't think I got into one fight as a kid, my sister on the other hand was always very feisty and always fighting with the other kids and getting into trouble, imo personality and environment account for a good 80% of how we behave and the other 20% is a combination of food and other things as they can also affect our mood.

 

[happigail]

Every adopted baby out there is due an Asbo then.

There have been cases where a prospective adoptive mother lactated in preparation for the LO I distinctly remember learning that.

I adopted my first and that certainly wouldn't of happened for
Me. But I didn't produce milk for kitty who I did deliver!

 

[bubbles]

Every adopted baby out there is due an Asbo then.

There have been cases where a prospective adoptive mother lactated in preparation for the LO I distinctly remember learning that.

Dr Karleen Gribble, She has done a ton of research into adoptive breastfeeding and succeeded herself on I believe more than one occasion

 

[tristansmum]

i've not read all these replies or read to study in any detail however, i think upbringing will have a far bigger effect on child behaviour than anything else.

 

[WW1]

I've read most of the responses and I think this is a really interesting issue.

My first response when I heard this on BBC this morning was "another reason for me to feel like a failure as a mother". It's such an emotive subject for so many women. As a mother, we all want to make sure there is as little risk as possible for our children. To hear that I have potentially put my LO at higher risk of behavioural issues due to FF makes me very sad (assuming it is a valid study of course). However, lots of other things I am trying to do will hopefully outweigh this in the future and I know that throughout Rebecca's life I'll be judging risk and trying to make the best decisions for her and our family.

Having said all this, I don't think my personal feelings should stop studies such as this from occurring. After all, it is important that science looks at things such as this dispassionately so people can be as informed as possible. I've not looked at this specific study in detail, so can't tell you how valid it is but if it is valid then the information needs to be shared, even if it might be upsetting to some. Ultimately, if BFing does support good behavioural development then that should be celebrated and shared so women can make informed decisions with any future children. The fact it upsets me is MY problem and I need to deal with that myself.

One point I would make is that the BBC's science reporting is generally awful. They seem to have very few journalists who actually have a science background and therefore don't seem to have any idea about what is a decent study and what is complete quackery. It drives me and DH absolutely insane!!

 

[MissCurly]

i've read most bar about 6 pages, but by then i was getting really irritated that people then made this into a battle between the two types of feeding.
I know when you get passionate people discussing what is soo close to their hearts, but come on give it a break!!


BUT on the other hand, there have been some excellent points, and a great read.
And really pleased to read WW1 post as that pretty much sums up a lot for me.

ooh i got to page 19, much better read! (glad i went back to read).