Pediatrics
Good news, bad news in U.S. breastfeeding report
(HealthDay)—Most new mothers in the United States start out breastfeeding, but many stop sooner than recommended, a new federal government report says.
Aug 20, 2018
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Pediatrics
Researchers partner with moms to overcome breastfeeding obstacles
The message, "breast is best" may be familiar and powerful, but it's not enough to get some women to breastfeed. A new University of Rochester Medical Center project creates a partnership with mothers who are not likely to ...
May 3, 2018
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Overweight & Obesity
Research reveals why obese mothers less likely to breastfeed
Obese women are less likely to breastfeed according to a review of 20 research papers by health psychologists and midwives from The University of Manchester.
Mar 27, 2018
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Health
Overeating during breastfeeding may affect the health of offspring
Mothers who overeat during the period when they are breastfeeding may have children who are at increased risk of becoming obese and going through early puberty, a new study of mice suggests. Early puberty may lead to increased ...
Mar 18, 2018
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Pediatrics
App connects mothers with lactation experts, improve breastfeeding rates
A newly developed proactive app could instantly connect breastfeeding mothers with pediatricians or lactation consultants to help collect data, monitor patients and provide consultation and support while improving breastfeeding ...
Feb 27, 2018
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Financial incentives may increase breastfeeding rates
Offering new mothers financial incentives may significantly increase low breastfeeding rates, new research from the University of Sheffield and the University of Dundee has found.
Dec 11, 2017
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Cardiology
Breastfeeding may reduce a mother's heart attack and stroke risk
Breastfeeding is not only healthy for babies, it may also reduce a mother's risk of having a heart attack or stroke later in life, according to new research published in of the Journal of the American Heart Association, the ...
Jun 21, 2017
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Health
What causes women to stop breastfeeding early?
A recent systematic literature review has investigated potential sociodemographic, physical, mental, and social factors that may cause breastfeeding mothers to stop breastfeeding before infants reach 6 months of age.
Jun 7, 2017
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Breastfeeding may protect against chronic pain after Caesarean section
Breastfeeding after a caesarean section (C-section) may help manage pain, with mothers who breastfed their babies for at least 2 months after the operation three times less likely to experience persistent pain compared to ...
Jun 4, 2017
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Study finds benefits of breastfeeding for mothers, not just babies
Breastfeeding isn't only good for babies. It's also good for the health of mothers. It helps moms bond with their newborns, recover from childbirth and can reduce their risks of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and breast cancer.
Feb 21, 2017
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