Breastfeeding practices and postpartum weight retention in an Asian cohort

• Main Authors: Loy, See Ling, Chan, Hiu Gwan, Teo, Joyce Xinyun, Chua, Mei Chien, Chay, Oh Moh, Ng, Kee Chong
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Medicine, Health and Life Sciences; Breastfeeding; Maternal obesity
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181623
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This study examines relationships between breastfeeding practices and postpartum weight retention (PPWR) at 6 and 12 months postpartum among 379 first-time mothers participating in a clinical trial in Singapore. We categorized feeding modes at 6 months into exclusive breastfeeding, mixed feeding, an...