Benefits of Breastfeeding to Reduce Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke

Breastfeeding, the vital source of nutrition to the baby especially during the first six months is not only healthy for babies but also for the mothers. Previous studies have suggested that mothers get short-term health benefits from breastfeeding, such as weight loss and lower cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose levels after pregnancy.

Long-term benefits of breastfeeding
- Reduces risk of heart disease by 9%
- Risk of stroke is reduced by 8%
- Two-years of breastfeeding reduces heart attack risk by 18%

Breastfeed Your Baby to Reduce Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke

Mothers who breastfed their babies had a 9 percent lower risk of heart disease and an 8 percent lower risk of stroke. Read More

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Benefits of Breastfeeding to Reduce Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke

Breastfeed Your Baby to Reduce Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke

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