Breastfeeding: Good for Moms, Too
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on April 22nd, 2009 4:43 am by HL
Breastfeeding: Good for Moms, Too
There have already been various studies about the beneficial effects of breastfeeding vis-à-vis infants, and now there’s evidence that this essential maternal activity can help protect mothers from heart attack, heart disease or stroke. Salud!
BBC:
A US study found women who breastfed for more than a year were 10% less likely to develop the conditions than those who never breastfed.
Even breastfeeding for at least a month may cut the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
The research features in the journal Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The study adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting breastfeeding has health benefits for both mother and baby.
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