Moms who breastfeed less likely to suffer depression or anxiety

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Dublin – Women who breastfeed their children after birth are less likely to develop depression and anxiety disorders later in life. This is the conclusion of a prospective observational study published in BMJ Open (2026; DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-097323). The oxytocin released from the pituitary gland by the sucking reflex during breastfeeding not only...