Early breastfeeding as protective factor for preschool emotional and behavioral health
• Breastfeeding during the first 4 months is associated with fewer internalizing and externalizing problems at 4 years. • Protective effects diminish beyond 8 months, suggesting intensity in the early period may be more relevant than prolonged duration.
Authors
- Carmen S. Hernández-Martínez
- Susana Vargas-Pérez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7103-103X)
- Victoria Arija
- Josefa Canals-Sans
- Núria Voltas
Institutions
- Institut de Recerca Biomèdica Catalunya Sud (ES)
- Universitat Rovira i Virgili (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-025-06666-9
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- European Commission
- Generalitat de Catalunya
- Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad
- Universitat Rovira i Virgili
- Institut Català de la Salut
- Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
- Instituto de Salud Carlos III
- European Regional Development Fund
- European Social Fund