TO MARK World Breastfeeding Week (01-07 Aug), Flinders University has released its recent research that supports breastfeeding and its usefulness in helping mothers to recover from pregnancy, particularly for those of higher body weight.
Professor of Women's Health and Midwifery Research Annette Briley said, "AIHW data shows 51% of women embarking on pregnancy are overweight or obese".
"Our research shows heavier women can benefit from moderate weight management advantages by breastfeeding for at least six months, even if it is one feed a day.
"Their weight loss would generally outstrip that of the average larger woman who chose not to breastfeed who, in this research, instead tended to gain almost 2kg post-pregnancy, compared to those who breastfed and retained their weight.
"New emerging evidence suggests breastfeeding can also reduce the long-term risk of developing diabetes."
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