Breastfeeding 'helps to lessen postnatal depression'
Mothers who breastfeed are less likely to get postnatal depression, new research has found.
The survey of the mothers of almost 14,000 babies found those who planned to breastfeed, and went on to, were around 50% less likely to become depressed than those who did not.
However, women who planned to breastfeed and are unable to are at the highest risk of developing the condition.