Pediatrics

How a mother's diet affects baby's gut health

The first published results of a new Australian human milk research collaboration have shed new light on the gut-boosting, life-saving potential of carbohydrates known as HMOs, vital components of breastmilk produced by mothers ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Practices supporting breastfeeding help moms achieve goals

For low-income women, experiencing maternity care practices supportive of breastfeeding is associated with an increased likelihood of meeting prenatal breastfeeding intentions, according to a study published online March ...

Overweight & Obesity

Obesity in children: Breastfeeding is best, but...

Yes, while breastfeeding is the optimal first food for a baby, it's not as simple to say that it will protect all children from becoming obese. Recent studies show that factors such as whether a child's mother is obese, the ...

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