The association between breastfeeding and prevalence of metabolic syndrome in women with a previous major pregnancy complication

Women who breastfeed for longer is associated with lower prevalence of MetS and its components in the early postpartum period. However, further studies are required to assess this association based on lactation intensity.

Authors

Susan Sierp
Melanie R. Wittwer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2551-3246)
Katie Lowe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0392-9961)
Prabha H. Andraweera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2434-8370)
Emily Aldridge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5029-3946)
Maleesa Pathirana
Gustaaf A. Dekker

Institutions

Lyell McEwin Hospital (AU)
The University of Adelaide (AU)

Publication Details

Journal: Frontiers in Global Women s Health
Published: 2026-02-24
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2026.1625603
Primary Topic: Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
Type: article
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article

The association between breastfeeding and prevalence of metabolic syndrome in women with a previous major pregnancy complication

Susan Sierp, Melanie R. Wittwer, Katie Lowe, Prabha H. Andraweera et al.

Feb 24, 2026

Frontiers in Global Women s Health

Breastfeeding Practices and Influences

article

The association between breastfeeding and prevalence of metabolic syndrome in women with a previous major pregnancy complication

Susan Sierp, Melanie R. Wittwer, Katie Lowe, Prabha H. Andraweera, Emily Aldridge, Maleesa Pathirana, Gustaaf A. Dekker

February 24, 2026article en

Abstract

Women who breastfeed for longer is associated with lower prevalence of MetS and its components in the early postpartum period. However, further studies are required to assess this association based on lactation intensity.

Frontiers in Global Women s HealthVol. 7

Lyell McEwin Hospital (AU), The University of Adelaide (AU)

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