This is interesting but not much solace for women whose endometriosis prevents them from becoming pregnant in the first place.
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People seriously need to stop imputing magical benefits to breastfeeding.
It's a biological function, exactly like a runny nose.
There is ZERO way to prove any benefits from breastfeeding.
You can't breastfeed unless you've been pregnant and 99.9% of pregnancies are the result of sexual intercourse. So maybe it's sexual intercourse that lowers the risk of endometriosis. Or maybe it's pregnancy.
I breastfed my children; it was less expensive and far more convenient than bottles and formula. My children were never exposed to contaminated water or baby formula while I breastfed. Those are the only 2 benefits we can be sure about. The rest is hype.
Until about 100 years ago, EVERY child was breastfed by a nursing mother. And yet all of the same diseases and cancers existed and killed people--children and mothers alike.
It's a biological function, exactly like a runny nose.
There is ZERO way to prove any benefits from breastfeeding.
You can't breastfeed unless you've been pregnant and 99.9% of pregnancies are the result of sexual intercourse. So maybe it's sexual intercourse that lowers the risk of endometriosis. Or maybe it's pregnancy.
I breastfed my children; it was less expensive and far more convenient than bottles and formula. My children were never exposed to contaminated water or baby formula while I breastfed. Those are the only 2 benefits we can be sure about. The rest is hype.
Until about 100 years ago, EVERY child was breastfed by a nursing mother. And yet all of the same diseases and cancers existed and killed people--children and mothers alike.
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Most cases of endometriosis occur beginning in the teenage years. My daughter finally had her diagnosis of endometriosis at the age of 19 after her first laparoscopic surgery. She suffered painful periods and abdominal pain until a new practitioner told her to go see a specialist with Brigham and Women's Hospital. At 27 now she has not experienced pregnancy yet. More research needs to take place for this disabling condition.
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I breastfed both of my children.
Benefits to the child in the US are only scientifically proven for the first 6 weeks.
I highly doubt mothers benefit statistically in any substantial way from breastfeeding.
Most women who breastfeed are aspirational, frequent readers, and proactive. They are already likely to be healthier, more cautious, etc.
It's not the breastfeeding; it's the type of woman likely to breastfeed that accounts for any benefits.
Benefits to the child in the US are only scientifically proven for the first 6 weeks.
I highly doubt mothers benefit statistically in any substantial way from breastfeeding.
Most women who breastfeed are aspirational, frequent readers, and proactive. They are already likely to be healthier, more cautious, etc.
It's not the breastfeeding; it's the type of woman likely to breastfeed that accounts for any benefits.
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Nursing has so many benefits and we learn of another one today.
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I was first told this back in 1978...I guess what is old is new again?
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Interesting! And I'm always happy to see more research done on endometriosis.
However the article should mention that some girls / young women can get endometriosis in their teens. It's not something that always happens later in life.
Diagnosis is often delayed. There are many reasons but one is that the only 100% way to be sure of an endometriosis diagnosis (as far as I know) is through surgery.
For more information see - http://endometriosis.org/endometriosis/diagnosis/
However the article should mention that some girls / young women can get endometriosis in their teens. It's not something that always happens later in life.
Diagnosis is often delayed. There are many reasons but one is that the only 100% way to be sure of an endometriosis diagnosis (as far as I know) is through surgery.
For more information see - http://endometriosis.org/endometriosis/diagnosis/
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Very true. I had a total hysterectomy at 36 because of advanced endo. Both my daughters suffer from it, although only one has been surgically diagnosed. It's a miserable disease and there are not good solutions to it.
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Breastfeeding seems to be a wonderfully restorative thing for women (health wise). It's the perfect food for babies. Too bad our society still is fairly uncomfortable with this "magic medicine".
Still nursing my 14th month old and pregnant with my second. I'd be curious to know if breastfeeding while pregnant helps reduce the chance of getting gestational diabetes. I had it with my first but it hasn't showed up yet in my second pregnancy. Can't find any studies about it.. anyone know?
Still nursing my 14th month old and pregnant with my second. I'd be curious to know if breastfeeding while pregnant helps reduce the chance of getting gestational diabetes. I had it with my first but it hasn't showed up yet in my second pregnancy. Can't find any studies about it.. anyone know?
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So glad you are still nursing your 14-month-old. I also nursed my three kids for what is considered an extended period of time. It was what came naturally, and both I and they loved it. I hope that comes with health benefits for us all; but that's not the only reason we did it.
Any family considering breastfeeding, be sure to check out La Leche League, http://lalecheleague.org Chances are, there is a LLL chapter in your community, probably several.
Any family considering breastfeeding, be sure to check out La Leche League, http://lalecheleague.org Chances are, there is a LLL chapter in your community, probably several.
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I did not have gestational diabetes during my first pregnancy; I breastfed that child exclusively for about 5 months.
Diagnosed with gestational diabetes during my second pregnancy.
Diagnosed with gestational diabetes during my second pregnancy.