The growth and development of the fetus depend on the complex interactions between maternal and fetal physiological systems. In the wake of this phenomenon, the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA) has published a collection of articles describing critical effects of the processes involved in pregnancy on the short-term and long-term health of both, the mother and the child. This article focuses on one such aspect of breastfeeding and its effect on the cardiovascular health of mothers.
The health benefits of breastfeeding are well known and well-practiced, especially in Asian countries, to boost the immunity of infants. However, breastfeeding is recently shown to be equally beneficial for maintaining good maternal health as well. The World Health Organization (WHO) has linked breastfeeding to a lower risk of respiratory illness and other infectious diseases in children, and…
