Most of the mother-to-be and new mothers know that breast-feeding is healthy for your baby. But, do you know it is of great help to the mother as well?! It has been found that breastfeeding a child for one year may reduce a woman’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 15 percent! This new study is done by Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). The production of milk requires a breastfeeding mother to use an average of 500 calories each day. It is equivalent of running four to five miles. The additional energy required for lactation is associated with short-term changes in insulin, and glucose, According to the lead author and BWH researcher, Alison Stuebe. She said, "Our study supports the theory that breastfeeding may be associated with important metabolic changes that influence diabetes risk… However more research is needed to determine what hormonal and biological factors are involved."
Breastfeeding May Reduce Diabetes Risk In Moms
Posted May 15th 2012 at 11:41 am by admin
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