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Breastfeeding leads to weight loss in postpartum mothers.

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INSUFFICIENT LEANING
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4 sources for · 1 against

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Is it true that breastfeeding leads to weight loss in postpartum mothers?

Unclear. Several sources partially support the claim: a review states breastfeeding leads to faster loss of excess body weight after childbirth, and another reports breastfeeding is associated with reduced postpartum weight retention. However, one source notes it is unclear whether breastfeeding causes weight loss, and a small qualitative study reports women find postpartum weight loss hard, so the evidence covers only part of the claim and is not settled.

Verdict: PARTIAL LEAN · 4 sources for, 1 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 4
Breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breastfeeding

Evidence against · 1
Maternal Opinions on Breastfeeding, Introducing Solids, and Postpartum Weight Loss
2021
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Cauble, J., Herman, A., Daley, C. M., & Hull, H. R. (2021). Maternal Opinions on Breastfeeding, Introducing Solids, and Postpartum Weight Loss. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-223745/v1

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The role of breastfeeding in preserving the health of mother and child
2023
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The role of breastfeeding in preserving the health of mother and child. (2023). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.5937//pomc20-43011

Pregnancy Weight Gain, Postpartum Weight Retention, and Obesity
2016
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Pregnancy Weight Gain, Postpartum Weight Retention, and Obesity. (2016). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12170-016-0483-8

Breastfeeding Pattern and Duration and Post-Partum Maternal Weight Retention
2023
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Castillo-Laura, H. (2023). Breastfeeding Pattern and Duration and Post-Partum Maternal Weight Retention. zenodo.org. https://doi.org/10.4172/2090-7214.1000253

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