Women who breastfeed for longer than 6 months had a smaller waist circumference and body mass index (BMI) compared with women who have not breastfed or have breastfed for a shorter duration, according to the results of a recent study.
Of the 676 women analyzed,
26.6%
breastfed for more than 6 months
13.2%
breastfed between 3 to 6 months
38.2 %
Did not breastfeed following pregnancy
22%
breastfed between 0 to 3 months
At the follow-up visit (about 11 years postdelivery), women who breastfed longer 6 months had:
- lower BMI;
- lower blood pressure; and
- and smaller waist and hip circumference
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