Association of breastfeeding with mental disorders in mother and child: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breastfeeding has long been associated with numerous benefits for both mothers and infants. While some observational studies have explored the relationship between breastfeeding and mental health outcomes in mothers and children, a systematic review of the available evidence is lacking. The purpose of this study is to systematically evaluate the association between breastfeeding and mental health disorders in mothers and children.

Methods

We systematically searched MEDLINE and EMBASE from inception to June 2, 2023. The inclusion criteria consisted of all studies evaluating links between breastfeeding and development of mental health disorders in children and mothers. Risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) while grading of Recommendations

SUBMITTER: Bugaeva P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10577970 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature