**12. Breastfeeding**

According to the expert group, breastfeeding is to be avoided because of the potential effects of prolactin subfragments, but in a study where PPCM patients chose to breastfeed, none had adverse maternal effects, and that rate of recovery of left ventricular function was significantly higher in lactating women, and accordingly given the benefits of breastfeeding, it is recommended that women who are stable should continue breastfeeding as long as it is compatible with their heart failure medications [32].
