THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CRANIUM, FACIAL BONES AND ORAL CAVITY In a previous post I have explained the nutritional and immunological aspects of breastfeeding. There is another compelling benefit to breastfeeding: It is important for the correct development of the cranium, facial bones and oral cavity. First of all, let me explain you some basic concepts without which it would be difficult to understand. Sucking and swallowing become fully established around week 33 in the uterine Continue Reading