The effect of breastfeeding on postpartum glucose tolerance and lipid profiles in women with gestational diabetes mellitus

The effect of breastfeeding on postpartum glucose tolerance and lipid profiles in women with gestational diabetes mellitus

Abstract Background We aimed to investigate the association of breastfeeding on postpartum glucose levels and lipid profiles in women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and women without GDM. Methods We performed a secondary analysis of a cohort study of 243 women, 159 women with GDM...

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Main Authors: Alexis Shub, Manisha Miranda, Harry M. Georgiou, Elizabeth A. McCarthy, Martha Lappas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
Subjects:
Gestational diabetes mellitus
Breastfeeding
Glucose intolerance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13006-019-0238-5

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