Breastfeeding Longer May Lower Postpartum Depression Risk, Study Finds

HealthDay (10/1) reported, “Besides the long-established benefits of breastfeeding for baby and mom, a new study reports one more: Nursing could help chase the blues away.” Breastfeeding “is linked to a lower risk for postpartum depression…and nursing for a longer time may further ease depression symptoms, according to the findings,” which were published in the journal Public Health Nursing.

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— “Breastfeeding Longer May Lower Postpartum Depression Risk “Cara Murez, HealthDay, October 1, 2021

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