Pediatrics
New study shows increase in Welsh breastfeeding rates during pandemic
A Swansea University-led study revealed breastfeeding rates in Wales increased during the pandemic.
Aug 4, 2023
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Health
Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding
The American Academy of Pediatrics has affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has shown that breastfeeding is linked to decreased rates of lower respiratory tract infections, severe ...
Aug 4, 2023
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Breastfeeding helps mother's cardio health for three years or more
A new South Australian study has found breastfeeding for six months or more appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems developing in mothers for at least three years after delivery.
Aug 3, 2023
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Medications
New method helps to determine which medications breastfeeding mothers can take
It's the start of World Breastfeeding Week, and University of Waterloo Pharmacy researchers have developed a novel metric for an underserved research area to aid health care providers in advising on maternal medication use ...
Aug 1, 2023
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Pediatrics
Breastfeeding associated with a 33% reduction in first-year post-perinatal infant mortality
Among nearly 10 million US infants born between 2016 and 2018, breastfed babies were 33% less likely to die during the post-perinatal period (day 7−364) than infants who were not breastfed, reports a new study in the American ...
Jul 24, 2023
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Diabetes
How breastfeeding lowers mothers' risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Studies have shown that breastfeeding offers protection against type 2 diabetes in mothers, but researchers have yet to pinpoint why. A new Yale study, led by Julie Hens, Ph.D., research scientist (endocrinology), has found ...
Jul 19, 2023
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Health
Supportive communities can help increase breastfeeding rates for moms, new study finds
While formula-feeding babies is a safe and convenient option, research studies have shown that natural breastfeeding is linked to numerous health benefits for both mother and child. For mothers, breastfeeding can improve ...
Jul 3, 2023
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Pediatrics
Researchers identify factors associated with lower breastfeeding duration for mothers with higher BMIs
A multi-nation cohort analysis found that inflammation and cesarean section delivery in mothers with higher body mass index are connected to shorter duration of breastfeeding, providing potential targets for intervention.
Jun 22, 2023
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Pediatrics
Are health professionals in India adequately supporting breastfeeding?
A review in Clinical & Experimental Allergy highlights a problematic relationship between the infant formula industry and allergy health professionals. The authors express concern that this could undermine breastfeeding in ...
Jun 21, 2023
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Pediatrics
Fathers key to supporting breastfeeding and safe infant sleep
Fathers can make a huge difference in whether an infant is breastfed and placed to sleep safely, according to a recent survey of new fathers via the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) for Dads. This new tool ...
Jun 16, 2023
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