India, Aug. 7 -- Breastfeeding plays a crucial role in protecting your little one from infections with the necessary nutrients present in breast milk. It also has several important aspects to it. For instance, it is a common belief that regular breastfeeding can help mothers lose the postpartum weight.

An October 2014 research conducted using data from a national cohort of US women found that compared to women who did not breastfeed or breastfed non-exclusively, exclusive breastfeeding for at least 3 months resulted in 3.2 pounds greater weight loss at 12 months postpartum. But is it just a myth?

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Payel Biswas Soo, MS Lact (Spain), IBCLC (USA), Lactation Specialist, Milann Fertility Hospital, Bengalu...