Pediatrics
Infant death linked to contaminated breast pump: CDC
Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria from a contaminated breast pump caused an infection that killed an infant last year, U.S. federal health officials said Thursday.
Mar 3, 2023
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News tagged with breast pump
Oncology & Cancer
Use of PPIs tied to cognitive issues in breast cancer survivors
(HealthDay)—Use of acid reflux drugs (proton pump inhibitors [PPIs]) during and after cancer treatment may be tied to impaired memory and concentration in breast cancer survivors, according to a study recently published ...
Mar 3, 2020
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Bringing MomTech to life: Engineering professor designs a gadget to help moms breastfeed
Breast milk has many known health benefits, but breastfeeding is not always an option for moms, and many turn to pumping as an alternative. Katherine Hornbostel, assistant professor of mechanical engineering and materials ...
May 15, 2018
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It sucks—startups look to redesign the breast pump
Ask many mothers and they'll tell you, pumping sucks in more than one sense of the word.
Jun 29, 2016
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Pediatrics
More hospitals offer donor breast milk to help preemie babies
(HealthDay)—More hospitals give tiny preemies donated breast milk instead of formula, and the babies appear to benefit from it, a new study suggests.
Feb 22, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
FDA warns against nipple test for breast cancer screening
(HealthDay)—A new test marketed as an alternative to a mammogram for breast cancer detection is not an effective screening TOOL, U.S. health officials say.
Dec 14, 2013
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Breast milk reduces risk of sepsis and intensive care costs in very-low-birth-weight infants
Feeding human breast milk to very-low-birth-weight infants greatly reduces risk for sepsis and significantly lowers associated neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) costs, according to a study by Rush University Medical Center ...
Feb 6, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Buy breast pumps with caution, FDA says
(HealthDay)—Women who are breast-feeding should take precautions when deciding what type of breast pump to use, particularly if they are considering buying or renting a used or second-hand pump, according to a new report ...
Jan 17, 2013
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A packing list for babies and breastfeeding mothers
Parents and caregivers with young babies should plan ahead when packing for their travels, whether or not children are joining the trip. Mothers who breastfeed might need to take extra precautions if they plan to pump on ...
Aug 1, 2023
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Pediatrics
Ask the Pediatrician: What can new moms do about low milk supply?
Q: I'm concerned that I'm not producing enough milk for my baby. Is there anything I can do about this?
Jun 13, 2022
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