Breastfeeding/ Chestfeeding May Have Cardiometabolic Benefits for Women

Breastfeeding/ Chestfeeding May Have Cardiometabolic Benefits for Women; Study Highlights: - Any breast/chestfeeding is associated with improved cardiometabolic outcomes in those with and without a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy 18 years after pregnancy - Any breast/chestfeeding is associated with greater blood pressure and cholesterol benefits for those with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy 18 years after pregnancy

Faculty members Dr. Jill Demirci and Dr. Janet Catov examined whether breastfeeding/chestfeeding duration or exclusivity are associated with long‐term cardiometabolic health, and whether this relationship differs by hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) status

Read more about their findings here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36847057/

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