Breastfeeding may be linked to obese women’s post-pregnancy weight

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Breastfeeding may be linked to obese women’s post-pregnancy weight

By Reuters Staff NEW YORK (Reuters Health) â€" Obese women who breastfeed their children for at least four months are less likely to retain their pregnancy weight, according to a new study from U.S. The researchers write in the journal Pediatrics that the benefit might be due to lactation causing the body to burn extra energy. “This study suggests that improving adherence to breastfeeding recommendations may help reduce long-term maternal weight retention among obese mothers,” write the researchers, led by Andrea Sharma from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. A study published in the same issue of the journal also found that breastfed children are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables and less likely to consume sugary drinks like soda.

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