Postpartum bone mineral density in Korean women: associations with lactation status and calcium intake.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Postpartum bone metabolism undergoes substantial alterations based on breastfeeding status. Research on maternal calcium intake and bone recovery, particularly among Asian women, remains limited. This study investigated postpartum change in bone mineral density (BMD) and its association with calcium intake during late pregnancy and post-delivery according to breastfeeding status.

Subjects/methods

Thirty-six women (22 breastfeeding, 14 non-breastfeeding) underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry 3 times: 1) within 3 days of delivery, 2) at 6 mon postpartum for non-breastfeeding women or within 1 mon of weaning for breastfeeding women, and 3) at 12 mon postpartum. Dietary calcium intake was evaluated using a food frequency questionnaire and dietary suppl

SUBMITTER: Lee C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12893861 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature