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Breastfeeding Reduces Childhood Overweight After Gestational Diabetes

The researchers studied 324 children of women with gestational diabetes cared for at one clinic in Berlin, Germany, over a 5-year period. About three-quarters of the women reported breastfeeding for <3 months, while about half breastfed for 3 months. Overall, 28.4% of the children were overweight. There was little difference between children who were not breastfed and those who breastfed for <3 months. However, the proportion of overweight dropped significantly among children who were breastfed for 3 months.

Despite the numerous healthful effects of the practice, the authors note that overweight and obese women who have gestational diabetes tend to be less likely to breastfeed. It may be worthwhile to encourage breastfeeding among these patients, researchers conclude.

Schaefer-Graf UM, Hartmann R, Pawliczak J, et al.: Association of breast-feeding and early childhood overweight in children from mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Care 29:1105–1107, 2006[Free Full Text] .

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