Chronic inflammation may lead to low milk production in breastfeeding moms

[Joachim]

Eighty percent of mothers breastfeed their newborns, but only 25% breastfeed exclusively for the six months recommended by United States Dietary Guidelines, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Research has shown that many factors contribute to this drop-off in breastfeeding, including employment pressures and a lack of social support. Physical problems with producing enough milk, however, are cited as one of the most common reasons that mothers stop breastfeeding before they planned. A new study by researchers at Penn State and the University of Cincinnati showed that inflammation in lactating mothers with obesity may contribute to low milk production.

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