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- Title
The Role of Breastfeeding in Postpartum Weight Loss; Relationship between Maternal Plasma Ghrelin, Serum Leptin and Lipid Levels with Breast Milk.
- Authors
Karatas, Zehra; Karatas, Ahmet; Aydogdu, Sultan Durmus; Bal, Cengiz
- Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between blood ghrelin, leptin and lipid levels of breast milk and maternal weight loss in postpartum period. Methods: Sixty-two mothers were subdivided according to babies dietary patterns; as breastfed (BF), BF plus formula-fed (BF+FF) and formula-fed (FF). All participating mothers were evaluated twice. Results: On the first visit, in BF group total/active ghrelin ratio and serum leptin levels were lower than FF group (p<0.05). The milk leptin levels of BF group were higher than BF+FF group on both visits (p<0.001, p<0.05 respectively). On the second visit, in BF group, body mass index (BMI) were decreased when compared with first visit (p<0.05). On the first visit, there was no correlation between milk leptin levels and BMI in lactating mothers. However a negative correlation between milk leptin and total cholesterol levels in lactating mothers (p<0.01) and positive correlation between milk active ghrelin and triglyceride levels in BF group (p<0.05). There was no correlation between ghrelin, leptin and lipid levels in breast milk and maternal blood. Conclusion: The low serum leptin levels and total/active ghrelin in lactating mothers than non-lactating are thought the role of these hormones, which passes to the baby through breast milk, on losing weight. Additionally, the higher milk leptin levels in only BF group than BF+FF group, shows that the role of protective effect of leptin in only breastfeeding infants. Breastfeeding should be prompted more to prevent obesity
- Subjects
BREASTFEEDING; PUERPERIUM; WEIGHT loss; LEPTIN; GHRELIN; BREAST milk
- Publication
Konuralp Medical Journal / Konuralp Tip Dergisi, 2012, Vol 4, Issue 3, p12
- ISSN
1309-3878
- Publication type
Article