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May 13th, 2008

Breastfeeding, Mental Health, Anti-Depressants and Alternative Treatments

In honor of Mental Health Month, the Health and Wellness Channel focuses on mental health topics today. The good news is that breastfeeding protects maternal mental health. According to a study by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett in the International Breastfeeding Journal:
Breastfeeding has been shown to reduce stress and protect maternal mood. Breastfeeding also reduces stress of babies […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 5 comments