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Does breastfeeding lower risk of sids?
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Possibly: There is strong suggestion that it does, but no clear explanation why. http://www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/generalpediatrics/27019.
Answered 9/23/2012
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Yes!: Yes Breastfeeding does reduce risk of SIDS, yet another reason to breastfeed!
Answered 12/15/2014
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