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What is the association between maternal weight status and the composition of the milk microbiome?

Researchers reviewed current literature to determine correlations between human milk microbiota and maternal weight based on pregnancy and postpartum BMI and gestational weight gain.

5 Oct 2022

Is it safe to breastfeed after the COVID-19 mRNA vaccination?

A recent study attempts to answer the question of whether the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for lactating women who received the vaccine within six months postpartum.

3 Oct 2022

Poor metabolic health parameters are linked to low breast milk production, research shows

New research from UC shows that poor metabolic health parameters are linked to low breast milk production. The study was published in the journal Breastfeeding Medicine.

29 Sep 2022

Microplastics detected in placentas, infant feces, breastmilk, and infant formula

A new study reports the presence of microplastics in uterine and infant tissues, breastmilk, and infant formula.

21 Sep 2022

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in the urine of Danish infants

Researchers report the finding of several endocrine-disruptor chemicals in the urine of Danish infants.

21 Sep 2022

Recommendations for the treatment, prevention of monkeypox in nursing mothers

Although none of the preventative or therapeutic agents used in monkeypox have been fully studied in nursing mothers, Philip Anderson, PharmD, from the University of California, San Diego, presents a broad practical recommendation for the treatment and prevention of monkeypox in nursing mothers in an article published in the peer-reviewed journal Breastfeeding Medicine.

20 Sep 2022

UCLA announces participation in a phase 3 trial evaluating tecovirimat for the treatment of monkeypox

The UCLA Clinical AIDS Research and Education (CARE) Center today announced its participation in STOMP (Study of Tecovirimat for Human Monkeypox Virus), or A5418, a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of tecovirimat for the treatment of human monkeypox.

16 Sep 2022

UW Medicine researchers seek participants for Phase 3 clinical trial of a drug to treat monkeypox

UW Medicine researchers are recruiting participants for a Phase 3 clinical trial of a drug to treat the monkeypox virus.

16 Sep 2022

COVID-19 vaccine safety concerns result in lower vaccination rates among pregnant individuals in the United States

In a new study, researchers evaluated the factors associated with lower coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination rates among pregnant individuals in the United States (U.S.).

15 Sep 2022

What is the COVID-19 prevalence among neonates?

A new study evaluated the prevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections in newborns.

15 Sep 2022

SARS-CoV-2 RNA and antibody detection in infected mothers’ breast milk

In a recent study published in the Journal of Medical Virology, Italian researchers investigated the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) ribonucleic acid (RNA) and antibodies (Abs) in the milk of breastfeeding mothers with SARS-CoV-2 infections.

14 Sep 2022

The impact of the infant gut microbiome on vaccine efficacy

A new study reports the effect of the infant gut microbiome on vaccine efficacy.

13 Sep 2022

A new monkeypox vaccine is needed to prevent global transmission

In a recent study published in the journal Vaccines, scientists reviewed all relevant literature to find the available vaccines and therapeutics to prevent MPV.

11 Sep 2022

ACTG announces the initiation of trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of monkeypox treatment

The AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG), the largest global HIV research network, which expanded its focus to conduct research into COVID-19, today announced the initiation of STOMP (Study of Tecovirimat for Human Monkeypox Virus), or A5418, a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of tecovirimat for the treatment of human monkeypox.

9 Sep 2022

Research on the antimicrobial effects of human milk oligosaccharides

In a recent review published in the journal Current Opinion in Chemical Biology, researchers discussed the latest advances in the antimicrobial properties of human milk.

9 Sep 2022

MHRA advice on safety, effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not changed

We are aware of false claims on social media that our advice on the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant or breastfeeding has changed.

5 Sep 2022

A mother's diet during pregnancy is linked to her child's food preferences

Researchers examine the relationship between the quality of the mother’s diet during pregnancy and with appetitive traits of offspring at five years.

4 Sep 2022

Vertical transfer of humoral immune protection after maternal SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

In a new study, researchers assessed the presence, durability, and neutralization potency of immunoglobulin G and IgA antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in breastfeeding infant stools, maternal plasma, and breast milk following maternal COVID-19 vaccination.

24 Aug 2022

Updated guidelines on the Valneva SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

The WHO provides interim guidelines for the use of the Valneva vaccine.

23 Aug 2022

Clinicopathological correlations and obstetric management of pregnant women with monkeypox virus infection

Researchers described the impact, potential mechanisms, and management of maternal and fetal monkeypox virus infections.

23 Aug 2022

Breastfeeding News and Research

Latest Breastfeeding News and Research

What is the association between maternal weight status and the composition of the milk microbiome?

Is it safe to breastfeed after the COVID-19 mRNA vaccination?

Poor metabolic health parameters are linked to low breast milk production, research shows

Microplastics detected in placentas, infant feces, breastmilk, and infant formula

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in the urine of Danish infants

Recommendations for the treatment, prevention of monkeypox in nursing mothers

UCLA announces participation in a phase 3 trial evaluating tecovirimat for the treatment of monkeypox

UW Medicine researchers seek participants for Phase 3 clinical trial of a drug to treat monkeypox

COVID-19 vaccine safety concerns result in lower vaccination rates among pregnant individuals in the United States

What is the COVID-19 prevalence among neonates?

SARS-CoV-2 RNA and antibody detection in infected mothers’ breast milk

The impact of the infant gut microbiome on vaccine efficacy

A new monkeypox vaccine is needed to prevent global transmission

ACTG announces the initiation of trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of monkeypox treatment

Research on the antimicrobial effects of human milk oligosaccharides

MHRA advice on safety, effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not changed

A mother's diet during pregnancy is linked to her child's food preferences

Vertical transfer of humoral immune protection after maternal SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

Updated guidelines on the Valneva SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

Clinicopathological correlations and obstetric management of pregnant women with monkeypox virus infection

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Breastfeeding News and Research

Latest Breastfeeding News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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