Impact of gestational diabetes mellitus on the duration of breastfeeding in primiparous women: an observational cohort study

Abstract Background The impact of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on the duration of breastfeeding varies between shortening and no impact. Breastfeeding seems to reduce both maternal and offspring risk for type 2 diabetes and offspring risk for overweight or obesity later in life. The aim of ou...

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Main Authors: Merja K. Laine, Hannu Kautiainen, Mika Gissler, Pirjo Pennanen, Johan G. Eriksson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-021-00369-1