Topic: Breastfeeding (Lactation)

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DGAC 2010 > Energy Balance and Weight Management

Systematic Review Questions:

What is the relationship between breastfeeding and maternal weight change? (DGAC 2010)

A moderate body of consistent evidence shows that breastfeeding may be associated with maternal post-partum weight loss. However this weight loss is small, transient, and depends on breastfeeding intensity and duration.

Moderate
Overall strength of the available supporting evidence: Strong; Moderate; Limited; Expert Opinion Only; Grade not assignable.

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