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I recently read the policy statement on breastfeeding and found it disappointing. The 1997 (updated 2005) statement was a well-researched, thorough document that appeared to take all research into account.
Concerning and breastfeeding and atopic dermatitis, the new statement reads: “There is a protective effect of exclusive breastfeeding for 3 to 4 months in reducing the incidence of clinical asthma, atopic dermatitis, and eczema by 27% in a low-risk population and up to 42% in infants with positive family history.”
The studies …
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