Breastfeeding Helps Prevent Depression

August 31, 2007

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A few weeks ago on the show I interviewed Kathleen Kendall Tackett, a breastfeeding expert who talked about how depressed moms who are nursing their babies can be helped without medications. Here is a news piece that talks about this effect and quotes Dr. Kendall Tackett.

The research shows that breastfeeding needs to be “going well” to have the protective effect. So this underscores the importance of getting good information and support ahead of time. It’s invaluable to have a team of supporters (like La Leche League leaders, friends, breastfeeding friendly medical team, your relatives etc) to help you out - and to get that in place before the baby ever arrives.

Sorry, part of this post is missing. The newsfeed was throwing off my blog template.

Posted by carrie | Filed Under Breastfeeding, Misc 

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