Does breastfeeding raise cholesterol levels?  I have a mom that has
poised this question and I can't find any information on it.  She has
one child and has been breastfeeding for 3 months.  At a recent check
up her cholesterol levels were elevated significantly.  The only
changes since her last screening were the pregnancy and her
breastfeeding.  She eats a well rounded diet and watches her
cholesterol intake.  I would hazard to guess that the pregnancy had
more to do with he cholesterol levels than the nursing.  I've thumbed
through several of my sources and can find nothing even mentioning
cholesterol changes.  Anyone have an idea or an answer?


Michelle Leifur Reid
LLL Leader
Mobile, AL

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