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Amy Brown, Professor of Child Public Health, Swansea University

Breastfeeding linked to higher GCSE results: how to understand the nuance behind the numbers – and the lack of support for parents

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Recently published research has found a link between breastfeeding for longer and higher GCSE grades.

We know from previous research that across a whole population, breastfeeding can help support health and development. Babies who are breastfed are statistically less likely to develop certain health issues, or – as in this study – slightly more likely to gain higher grades. But the key phrase is “likely”.

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