This website mentions a study in the JAMA and gives references:
References: Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation, 1993 JAMA, Cholesterol
Levels and the Breastfeeding Mom, Vol. 261, No. 7, 1989 British Journal of
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lipid Metabolism in Pregnancy, Vol. 89, 1982
http://www4.parentsplace.com/health/adultnutrition/qa/0,3435,6143,00.html
Cindi Swisher, RN
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Subject: bf and high cholesterol
> yes, there is a documented connection between elevated cholesterol and
> breastfeeding, but without being able to lay hands on the study (i just
heard
> about this once), i cannot say for sure, but i feel certain it was a
mildly
> elevated cholesterol level, not up in the dangerous ranges. and what would
> prevent the doctor from treating the cholesterol, just as he would in
someone
> else? this sounds pretty silly if you look at it from the perspective of a
> society where lactating for many years was the norm. "we won't treat you
> until you wean" would begin to sound like "we won't treat you until you
stop
> that silly breathing, it's such an indulgent habit."
>
> treat the patient rationally, not on the basis of prejudice
("breastfeeding
> an older baby is gross and makes me feel uncomfortable, and i don't know
how
> to change my treatment recommendations to suit a mother still
breastfeeding,
> so i will just tell her to wean and then all MY problems will be solved.")
>
> carol brussel IBCLC
>
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