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DOI: 10.1177/0890334407311413 © 2008 International Lactation Consultant Association Case Study Revisiting the Association Between Breastfeeding and Postpartum DepressionUniversity of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada, vsharma{at}uwo.ca
Regional Mental Health Care London, London, Ontario, Canada Recent studies have focused on the impact of postpartum depression on breastfeeding; however, the role of breastfeeding and weaning in the onset of postpartum depression has not been adequately studied. This article describes the case of a woman who had 3 episodes of major depression, each following closely the cessation of breastfeeding. The clinical and research implications of the association between weaning and the onset of postnatal depression are discussed. J Hum Lact. 24(1):77-79.
Key Words: lactation breastfeeding weaning postpartum depression postnatal depression
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