American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 200, Issue 2 , Pages 119-120 , February 2009

Prospective evidence that lactation protects against cardiovascular disease in women

  • Erica P. Gunderson, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprints: Erica P. Gunderson, PhD, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Division of Research, Epidemiology and Prevention Section, 2000 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612

Received 1 October 2008 ,Accepted 2 October 2008.

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PII: S0002-9378(08)02006-1

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.10.002

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 200, Issue 2 , Pages 119-120 , February 2009

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