Reduces Probability of Cardiovascular Diseases
According to studies, breastfeeding could essentially help women reduce the probability of having a heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular diseases are on top of maternal death causes in the U.S. alone (which has the highest rate of maternal deaths compared to other countries). However, recent studies explore the impact that breastfeeding can have on maternal cardiovascular health—reducing the risks of developing cardiovascular disorders by up to ten percent. In addition, the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA) also confirms this claim in one of its published studies.
Moreover, several of JAHA’s studies associates breastfeeding with more positive metabolic profiles that indirectly lowers maternal fat deposits in the liver and heart, potentially exerting long-term cardiovascular health benefits.
Breastfeeding typically lowers the risk of Type 1 diabetes, which contributes to the significant impairment of myocardial function (resulting in cases of abnormal blood flow) and enhances malfunctions in the cardiovascular system.
In other words, breastfeeding can quickly eliminate stored fat and lowers blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose levels after giving birth – all good for cardiovascular health.
