Breastfeeding ‘may protect’ against relapse in MS
It's reasonable to recommend this course with patients, researchers say
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The weight of evidence to date suggests breastfeeding is protective against postpartum relapses in multiple sclerosis, researchers say, in the wake of a systematic review and meta-analysis.
In analysis of 24 studies, including nearly 3000 mothers with MS, they found those who breastfed had 37% lower odds of postpartum relapse compared with those not breastfeeding.