The Lactation College on Substack

The Lactation College on Substack

Share this post

The Lactation College on Substack
The Lactation College on Substack
Research Thursday: Association between Breastfeeding Duration and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Research Thursday: Association between Breastfeeding Duration and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

February 10, 2022

Barbara L. Philipp, MD's avatar
Barbara L. Philipp, MD
Feb 10, 2022
∙ Paid
5

Share this post

The Lactation College on Substack
The Lactation College on Substack
Research Thursday: Association between Breastfeeding Duration and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
2
Share

When I attend at the hospital on the Mother Baby Unit, I often share with my residents the study that showed that breastfeeding offers a 50% reduced risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

That study, a meta-analysis published in 2011, revealed that breastfeeding is protective against SIDS (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 0.55, 95% confidence interval [C…

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Barbara L. Philipp, MD
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share