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Breastfeeding may lower mothers’ later-life risks of depression

Breastfeeding may lower mothers’ later-life risks of depression and anxiety for up to 10 years af...

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08.45 9 Jan 2026


Breastfeeding may lower mothers’ later-life risks of depression


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08.45 9 Jan 2026


Breastfeeding may lower mothers’ later-life risks of depression and anxiety for up to 10 years after pregnancy, according to new research from UCD. 

We discuss these findings with Fionnuala McAuliffe, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at National Maternity Hospital Dublin.


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