This is an interesting article from ObGynWorld.com
Breast-feeding: a win-win game
And finally, a study of new mums in Canada has demonstrated that, further to
being the best source of nutrition for their child, breast-feeding benefits
mothers themselves by alleviating their levels of stress.
The work showed that 25 breast-feeding mothers responded less strongly to
stressful situations, as assessed by cortisol levels in their saliva, than
25 mothers who bottle-fed their infants. The researchers think this effect
will free up more energy for the new mothers to dedicate to their child.
"Our study may also have implications for women prone to postpartum
depression," said lead author Claire-Dominique Walker (Douglas Hospital
Research Centre). "Postpartum stress is a risk factor for postpartum
depression. If we can better understand how the breast-feeding moms reduce
their stress... we may be able to better treat the moms prone to postpartum
depression."
Leanne Wynne
Midwife in charge of "Women's Business"
Mildura Aboriginal Health Service Mob 0418 371862
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