A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of breastfeeding on long-term and short-term maternal health outcomes. The study found that breastfeeding for more than 12 months was associated with a 26% reduced risk of breast cancer and a 37% reduced risk of ovarian cancer. Exclusive and predominant breastfeeding were linked to longer durations of lactational amenorrhoea. Breastfeeding was also associated with a 32% lower risk of type 2 diabetes. However, no conclusive evidence was found linking breastfeeding to bone mineral density, maternal depression, or postpartum weight change. The review concluded that breastfeeding is protective against breast and ovarian cancer, and exclusive breastfeeding increases the duration of lactational amenorrhoea. While breastfeeding may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, its association with bone mineral density, maternal depression, or postpartum weight change remains unclear. The study highlights the importance of breastfeeding in maternal health but also notes the need for further research on its effects on other health outcomes.A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of breastfeeding on long-term and short-term maternal health outcomes. The study found that breastfeeding for more than 12 months was associated with a 26% reduced risk of breast cancer and a 37% reduced risk of ovarian cancer. Exclusive and predominant breastfeeding were linked to longer durations of lactational amenorrhoea. Breastfeeding was also associated with a 32% lower risk of type 2 diabetes. However, no conclusive evidence was found linking breastfeeding to bone mineral density, maternal depression, or postpartum weight change. The review concluded that breastfeeding is protective against breast and ovarian cancer, and exclusive breastfeeding increases the duration of lactational amenorrhoea. While breastfeeding may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, its association with bone mineral density, maternal depression, or postpartum weight change remains unclear. The study highlights the importance of breastfeeding in maternal health but also notes the need for further research on its effects on other health outcomes.