期刊
NUTRIENTS
卷 13, 期 1, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/nu13010146
关键词
breastfeeding; weight loss; deuterium oxide; postpartum; human milk
资金
- International Atomic Energy Agency
- African Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development and Training related to Nuclear Science and Technology (AFRA)
Exclusive breastfeeding for twelve months significantly contributes to postpartum weight loss among Moroccan women, showing differences in body composition and human milk intake compared to non-exclusive breastfeeding. The study highlights the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for maternal health and weight management.
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of an infant's life is an important factor for their optimal growth and health. Breastfeeding also has maternal benefits and can assist with postpartum weight loss. As shown by previous studies, postpartum weight retention can contribute to obesity. Objective: To quantify the human milk and evaluate the effect of breastfeeding on maternal weight loss during the 12 months postpartum. Method: This study included 70-mother-baby pairs. Infants' intake of human milk and water from other sources, as well as the body composition of the mothers, were measured at the 1st, 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th month postpartum by using the deuterium oxide dose-to-mother technique. Results: There was a significant change in the mothers' body composition between the first and twelfth months in exclusive breastfeeding women compared to not-exclusive ones. Similarly, the difference between the quantities of human milk intake was highly significant in exclusive breastfeeding women compared to women who were not exclusively breastfeeding. Conclusion: Our results showed that exclusive breastfeeding for twelve months has a significant effect on postpartum weight loss among Moroccan women and that it is an effective way to control overweight and obesity among lactating women.
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