Claims breastfeeding reduces heart attack risk

WOMEN who breastfeed their babies could protect themselves against heart attacks and stroke, research out yesterday suggests.

Data carried out on 139,681 women found those who breastfed were less likely to suffer heart attacks, stroke or heart disease in later life.

Women who had breastfed their babies for more than a year were 10% less likely to develop the conditions than women who had never breastfed.