Breastfeeding is good for a mother's bones. Here are some studies:
*Research indicating that breastfeeding lowers a woman's risk for osteoporosis
--Melton LJ, Bryant SC, Wahner HW, et al. Influence of breastfeeding and
other reproductive factors on bone mass later in life. Osteoporos Int.
1993;3:76-83 46.
--Cumming RG, Klineberg RJ. Breastfeeding and other reproductive factors and
the risk of hip fractures in elderly woman. Int J Epidemiol 1993;22:684-691
Katie Allison Granju
Knoxville, TN
http://www.wearsthebaby.com/katiegranju.htm
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