Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Are there any negative health effects of breastfeeding?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Breast feeding perks: For baby: improved immunity, superior brain & eye development, fewer allergies & GI problems, enhanced cognitive functioning, reduced risk of obesity/all obesity related diseases, etc. etc. etc. etc. Mother loses weight faster, saves time, money and environmental resources, bonds more readily, reduces risk of breast & ovarian cancer, and risk of multiple systemic diseases. Risks are minuscule.
Answered 12/25/2014
3.4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Please tell me if there are any negative effects that come with not breastfeeding a baby?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Hi there i got told by a health profesion worker that green coffee complex was safe to take while breastfeeding?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Breastfeeding my daughter who is 10m old.when can I expect my pwriods again?does this mean that my health is poor?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Will my dental health suffer from breastfeeding?
10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
What are some statistics on the health of infants that were raised with bottle feeding and breastfeeding?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What are the health benefits of Melatonin, what are the side effects if any? Can it be taken while breastfeeding?
What foods to eat when breastfeeding for best health?
I am due with my first child in August. What are the health bennifits to breastfeeding? Is it worth the trouble?
What are the health benefits to the mother of breastfeeding?
Is adult breastfeeding good for health?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
