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Breastfeeding in women affected by systemic lupus erythematosus: Rate, duration and associated factors

Lupus Feb 24, 2021

Orefice V, Ceccarelli F, Pirone C, et al. - Researchers conducted the study for assessing breastfeeding frequency, duration and associated factors in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) women. SLE pregnant women were enrolled consecutively, disclosing demographic, clinical, serological, gynaecological and obstetric results. Using a particular questionnaire, breastfeeding experience was assessed. Before and during pregnancy, as well as during postpartum, disease activity was assessed. The present study included a total of 57 pregnancies in 43 SLE women. A more frequent caesarean section, IUGR incidence, and disease relapse after pregnancy were shown by non-breastfeeding women. Compared with the general population, SLE women did not display a lower breastfeeding rate, however, they showed a higher prevalence of early discontinuation within three months. Smoking, BMI and joint involvement were positively associated with early interruption; meanwhile, duration of illness and postpartum HCQ care were positively associated with longer duration of breastfeeding.

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