Impact of lactation on the incidence of maternal hypertension Never or curtailed lactation has been associated with an increased risk for incident hypertension, but the effect of exclusive breastfeeding is unknown.
New evidence of the health benefits of breastfeeding Two new reviews regarding the health benefits of breastfeeding have recently been published.
Exclusive breastfeeding reduces risk of high blood pressure
Breastfeeding may offer protection from obesity and high blood pressure
Breastfeeding & blood pressure - review, Martin 2005 A systematic review has confirmed that breastfeeding confers a small reduction in blood pressure.
Breastfeeding & blood pressure, Lawlor 2004 Information from 3,864 children showed that children who were breastfed until at least 6 months had lower systolic blood pressure than those who were breastfed for a shorter duration.
Breastfeeding & blood pressure, Martin 2004 New research shows breastfeeding reduces risk of high blood pressure.
Breastfeeding & blood pressure, Richard 2004 A recent study has found that breastfeeding is associated with lower blood pressure in childhood.
