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.
There needs to be better support for new mothers, whether they breastfeed or not, the head of the Royal College of Midwives said.
Cathy Warwick added that "women should not feel guilty about not breastfeeding."
A new study has revealed women who want to breastfeed but are unable to are at most risk of developing postnatal depression.
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