[jimbob45]

It seems to be the case that some breastfeeding is beneficial. However, I’ve been unable to figure out where the line is drawn after much internet research.

Some places say six weeks gets you most of the benefits, others say twelve years minimum. You’re right though that the studies are less conclusive than some would like you to believe.

[Ovah]

Even a single breast feeding session provides some benefits. According to my med school notes a single meal reduces the risk of SIDS by x36 compared to no breast feeding. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sudden-infant...

[asdfasgasdgasdg]

Where on this page is there support for your "reduce risk of SIDS by x36" claim? Or that a single session is enough?

[Ovah]

Sorry for the confusion. The x36 I copied from a lecture given by a senior obstetrician. The link was to provide background info on SIDS.

[b112]

/years/weeks/ right?

[sgerenser]

Maybe it was hyperbole. Some hardcore breastfeeding advocates say it should be done until the kid is 3 or 4 years old.