
The latest research says that babies get Breast (milk) over the first six months are relatively mentally healthy. They have a smaller risk of psychiatric problems in adulthood.
The researchers believe that the nutritional content of breast milk and the bond between mother and baby (bonding process) while nursing a long-term effects of extraordinary brain development of infants.
The findings, published in The Journal of Pediatrics is an analysis of medical colleagues more than 2000 children in Western Australia. Professor Wendy Oddy, who led the research said: "Breast-feeding seems to provide significant benefits to the mental health of their infants to adults."
Infants who were included in this study almost half are breastfed for six months or more. Only 38 percent are breast-feeding less than six months, and the rest did not receive breast milk.
As the babies get older, experts examine their mental health at the age of four, five, eight, 10 and 14 years. The results show, for each additional digits (months) during the process of breastfeeding, indicators that show improved behavior, said researchers from the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research in Perth. These figures also remain valid even after taking into account social factors, economics and the influence of parents.
UNICEF and WHO itself has suggested the mothers to give exclusive breastfeeding to the baby during the first six months after birth. Feeding activity may be extended until the second year to support digestive health and immune baby.