Short- and medium-term breastfeeding effects on somatic and psychosocial complaints of mothers

Background: Although some long-term effects of breastfeeding on maternal health are known, little is known about the effects of breastfeeding during the breastfeeding period. Objective: The purpose of this study was to asses the short- and medium-term breastfeeding effects on somatic and psychosocial complaints of mothers. Design and Methods: A prospective cohort study was performed with a base-line questionnaire at 1–5 days post partum and a follow-up questionnaire at 5–6 months post partum (N=69). Results: 1–5 days after delivery painful perineum (44.2%), backache (24.4%) and sore nipples (23.3%) were the most…