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Bone loss during breastfeeding

The bone loss that breastfeeding women experience is temporary, caused by menstrual-period suspension rather than calcium lost in breast milk, according to a study in the July issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Researchers conducted a six-month study of 105 lactating women and 91 nonlactating controls. Sixty-five of the lactating women enrolled in the study two weeks after giving birth; 40 enrolled at four to six months postpartum and discontinued breastfeeding within two months of the study.