New Mom Breastfeeding Help from Depression Avoided

Not a few women who just had a baby suffering from depression or baby blues. According to one study, breastfeeding was able to help mothers avoid the syndrome.

The study was conducted psychologist from the University of New Hampshire, United States, Kathleen Kendall-Tackett. Kendall research on depression which is common in new mothers.


"Depression in new mothers is something that is common in many cultures. At least 10-20 percent of women experience after childbirth. In higher risk populations, the percentage could reach 40-50 percent,"

Kendall interested in researching because deperesi it not only affects the mother, but also a baby. "Mothers who are depressed would be easier to stop breastfeeding,"

Researchers are added, one that could treat depression is to eat omega 3. The new mothers are advised to eat foods that contain omega 3 fish such as tuna, spinach, avocado, beans and papaya.

In addition to eating foods containing omega 3, breastfeeding also helps mothers avoid a depression. "Breastfeeding can reduce stress,"

The hormone oxytocin will come out when mothers breastfeed their babies, the hormone is useful to reduce the stress experienced. So that nursing mothers will have positive feelings and can do more positive things others.