biostudies-literatureLoy SLTANOTO FOUNDATION2172https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11243595biostudies-literatureUnknown16(13)This study examines relationships between breastfeeding practices and postpartum weight retention (PPWR) at 6 and 12 months postpartum among 379 first-time mothers participating in a clinical trial in Singapore. We categorized feeding modes at 6 months into exclusive breastfeeding, mixed feeding, and exclusive formula feeding. Participants were analyzed in two groups based on their PPWR assessment at 6 and 12 months postpartum, with complete datasets available for each assessment. We calculated PPWR by subtracting pre-pregnancy weight from self-reported weight at 6 and 12 months postpartum, defining substantial PPWR as ≥5 kg retention. Modified Poisson regression models adjusted for potential confounders were performed. At 6 and 12 months, 35% (<i>n</i> = 132/379) and 31% (<i>n</i> = 109/3NutrientsBreastfeeding Practices and Postpartum Weight Retention in an Asian Cohort.PMC1124359502/FY2019/EX/14-A51Chua MCNg KCChay OMLoy SLTeo JXChan HGfalseBreastfeeding Practices and Postpartum Weight Retention in an Asian Cohort.This study examines relationships between breastfeeding practices and postpartum weight retention (PPWR) at 6 and 12 months postpartum among 379 first-time mothers participating in a clinical trial in Singapore. We categorized feeding modes at 6 months into exclusive breastfeeding, mixed feeding, and exclusive formula feeding. Participants were analyzed in two groups based on their PPWR assessment at 6 and 12 months postpartum, with complete datasets available for each assessment. We calculated PPWR by subtracting pre-pregnancy weight from self-reported weight at 6 and 12 months postpartum, defining substantial PPWR as ≥5 kg retention. Modified Poisson regression models adjusted for potential confounders were performed. At 6 and 12 months, 35% (<i>n</i> = 132/379) and 31% (<i>n</i> = 109/32024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Jul2026-04-22T03:15:07.986Z2025-04-06T22:42:36.78ZS-EPMC112435953899991910.3390/nu16132172