Postpartum Body Composition and Early Breastfeeding Behaviours in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Case‐Control Study

Key Points

• To examine the relationship between postpartum body composition and early breastfeeding behaviours in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
• Conducted a case-control study comparing women with GDM to those without.
• Assessed postpartum body composition using appropriate measurement techniques.
• Evaluated early breastfeeding behaviours through observation and self-reports.
• Analyzed the impact of prenatal physical activity on outcomes.
• Women with GDM showed adverse body composition characteristics postpartum.
• Early breastfeeding behaviours were less favourable in the GDM group.
• Higher levels of prenatal physical activity correlated with improved body composition and breastfeeding outcomes.