Breastfeeding Associated with Lower Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Women with Gestational Diabetes in the Very Early Postpartum Period

· MetS prevalence in women with recent GDM was lower in breastfeeding than not breastfeeding women.. · FPG, HDL, WC, and TG were improved in the breastfeeding group.. · This study extends prior findings to the very early PP period and to a diverse population..