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Maternal opioid treatment after delivery not associated with adverse infant outcomes

Infants born to mothers prescribed opioids after delivery, mostly after a cesarean, are at no greater risk of harm shortly after birth than infants of mothers not prescribed opioids, finds a large study from Canada published by The BMJ today.

16 Mar 2023

Course of childbirth influenced by pregnant women's attitudes and mindsets

Pregnant women's attitudes and mindsets can influence the course of childbirth. This is what psychologists at the University of Bonn established in a longitudinal study with around 300 participants.

14 Mar 2023

Jersey Shore University Medical Center redesignated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital

Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC) has been redesignated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital.

14 Mar 2023

Immunomodulatory effects of biotics-supplemented infant formulas

A review article published in the journal Nutrients describes the effects and benefits of pre-, pro-, syn-, and postbiotics-containing infant formulas in terms of modulating gut microbiota, immune response, and allergy susceptibility of newborns and infants.

1 Mar 2023

Metabolomic differences in breast milk throughout lactation

Researchers characterize the cellular metabolome of breast milk throughout the course of lactation.

28 Feb 2023

How the delivery of family-centered care practices were impacted for neonates born to mothers with perinatal SARS-CoV-2 infection during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers evaluated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on family-centered care practices for infants born to SARS-CoV-2-infected mothers.

24 Feb 2023

Family-centered care practices impacted for babies born to mothers with perinatal COVID-19

Most babies born to mothers with COVID-19 were separated after birth resulting in low breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact rates during the height of the pandemic, according to a new global study.

21 Feb 2023

Use of dapivirine vaginal ring during third trimester of pregnancy poses no safety concerns

A vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine posed no safety concerns when used in the third trimester of pregnancy, according to results to date from the first study of the dapivirine ring during pregnancy and one of only a few studies of an HIV prevention product in pregnant cisgender women.

20 Feb 2023

Most health and nutrition claims on infant formula not supported by robust clinical trial evidence

Most health and nutrition claims on infant formula products seem to be backed by little or no high quality scientific evidence, finds an international survey published by The BMJ today.

16 Feb 2023

Research examines whether meat or dairy-based complementary foods affect gut microbiota and growth

A new study in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition aimed to analyze the impact of complementary foods on the development of infant gut microbiota and whether it is associated with infant growth.

14 Feb 2023

Butyrate in human milk negatively associated with infant weight and BMI

A recent study in the journal Nutrients provided evidence on the origin of HM butyrate based on HM microbiota composition. This study also elucidated the maternal and antenatal factors linked with HM butyrate concentration.

13 Feb 2023

Lancet Series outlines baby formula companies' exploitative marketing playbook to sell products

This is amongst the findings of the 2023 Lancet Series on Breastfeeding, which comprises three papers launched in South Africa on 10 February and in the UK on 8 February.

10 Feb 2023

Maternal covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy may reduce risk of hospital admission in infants

Two doses of mRNA covid-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infection, and are linked to a lower risk of hospital admission in infants under six months of age, finds a Canadian study published by The BMJ today.

9 Feb 2023

Preventing, diagnosing, and treating cardiovascular disease in women

An article published in the journal Medical Clinics of North America provides recent updates on cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in women.

8 Feb 2023

Pandemic-related challenges faced by pregnant women, new mothers, and their families in maternal and newborn care

Researchers discussed the challenges faced by pregnant individuals amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

8 Feb 2023

Study examines postpartum women's experiences during the third wave of COVID-19

In a recent study published in the journal Pharmacoepidemiology, researchers investigated postpartum women’s birth-associated experiences during the third wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Europe.

7 Feb 2023

Early interruption of breastfeeding and sugar consumption contribute to dental caries by age 2

A study involving 800 children shows inclusion of sugar in their diet and early interruption of breastfeeding to be the main factors that contribute to the appearance of dental caries by age 2.

7 Feb 2023

Study suggests that both mother and infant can contribute to the human milk microbiome

Researchers examined associations between the bacterial composition of human milk and maternal and infant factors.

6 Feb 2023

Health impact of a combination of intermittent fasting and ketogenic diet

Researchers discuss strategies to apply a combination of intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet to manage chronic health conditions.

31 Jan 2023

Study evaluates SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody response in human milk

In a recent study published in the journal Communications Biology, researchers investigated the effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine booster on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-specific antibodies in the milk of lactating women. Additionally, they explored whether the booster-induced antibody response differed from the homologous and heterologous boosting schedule of their primary vaccination.

29 Jan 2023

Breastfeeding News and Research

Latest Breastfeeding News and Research

Maternal opioid treatment after delivery not associated with adverse infant outcomes

Course of childbirth influenced by pregnant women's attitudes and mindsets

Jersey Shore University Medical Center redesignated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital

Immunomodulatory effects of biotics-supplemented infant formulas

Metabolomic differences in breast milk throughout lactation

How the delivery of family-centered care practices were impacted for neonates born to mothers with perinatal SARS-CoV-2 infection during the COVID-19 pandemic

Family-centered care practices impacted for babies born to mothers with perinatal COVID-19

Use of dapivirine vaginal ring during third trimester of pregnancy poses no safety concerns

Most health and nutrition claims on infant formula not supported by robust clinical trial evidence

Research examines whether meat or dairy-based complementary foods affect gut microbiota and growth

Butyrate in human milk negatively associated with infant weight and BMI

Lancet Series outlines baby formula companies' exploitative marketing playbook to sell products

Maternal covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy may reduce risk of hospital admission in infants

Preventing, diagnosing, and treating cardiovascular disease in women

Pandemic-related challenges faced by pregnant women, new mothers, and their families in maternal and newborn care

Study examines postpartum women's experiences during the third wave of COVID-19

Early interruption of breastfeeding and sugar consumption contribute to dental caries by age 2

Study suggests that both mother and infant can contribute to the human milk microbiome

Health impact of a combination of intermittent fasting and ketogenic diet

Study evaluates SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody response in human milk

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Breastfeeding News and Research

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From Discovery Biology to ELRIG Chair

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