Breastfeeding News and Research

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Berry beneficial: Blueberry consumption alleviates abdominal pain in gastrointestinal disorders

Researchers investigate whether blueberry consumption could improve the overall quality of life of individuals with functional gastrointestinal disorders.

24 May 2023

Breast milk shields newborns: COVID-19 antibodies and microbiota from vaccinated mothers provide dual defense

Research paper discusses the differences in microbiota between high and low IgA subjects after the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The study found that certain microbial features in breast milk can predict levels of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in breast milk one week post-second dose.

21 May 2023

Higher prepregnancy BMI may be associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding

Study claims women with higher body mass index (BMI) breastfeed their infants for shorter durations.

19 May 2023

Study: Breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine are not affected by maternal vegan diet

A vegan diet does not affect maternal breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine, nutrients essential for the developing infant.

17 May 2023

Maternal diet may be associated with the diet and body composition of their children

Researchers determined the association between the dietary qualities of mothers and their children and the body constitution of children.

15 May 2023

NUTRISHIELD study: Unraveling the impact of mother's milk on infant growth and health

The NUTRISHIELD study aims to compare the weight gain of preterm and term infants who exclusively receive either own mother's milk or pasteurized donor human milk. The study also evaluates the influence of diet, lifestyle habits, psychological stress, and pasteurization on milk composition and how it affects infant growth, health, and development.

9 May 2023

Breast milk microbes shape infant gut health

Research investigates the association between the microbial communities in human milk and infant gut. The study found that milk microbial communities have a long-term effect on the infant gut microbiome both through sharing of microbes and other molecular mechanisms.

9 May 2023

SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to higher IgA levels in breast milk than vaccination

Researchers explore the presence and effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in breastmilk following infection, vaccination, or both.

8 May 2023

Antibiotics, Western diet and higher socioeconomic status may increase IBD risk in children

Children and adolescents face greater risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when exposed to antibiotics or a Western diet at early ages, or when their family has higher socioeconomic status, according to a study being presented today at Digestive Disease Week 2023.

8 May 2023

How does air pollution impact perinatal mental health?

Researchers show strong associations between air pollution and poor perinatal mental health.

2 May 2023

Obesity management: a women's health approach

Researchers provide a women's health perspective on obesity.

1 May 2023

Pregnancy's profound impact: How motherhood reshapes the female brain

Research discusses the impact of pregnancy on the brain, including its effects on neuroplasticity, neuroinflammation, and cognition. It also highlights the importance of studying female-specific factors in neuroscience research.

30 Apr 2023

Maternal diet and body composition show little impact on key milk components, genetics prevails

This study aimed to investigate the potential influence of short-term maternal diet and current body composition on human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) profiles in mature human milk. The study found a lack of clear and consistent associations between maternal nutrition and HMO concentrations in mature human milk from healthy lactating women with adequate dietary intake.

30 Apr 2023

The association between breastfeeding, drug exposure, and infant outcomes: more research is needed

Researchers explored the data linking breastfeeding, infant outcomes, and drug exposure.

28 Apr 2023

New tool calculates economic value of breastfeeding for mothers and society

This paper describes the development of the Mothers' Milk Tool, which calculates the economic value contributed by women's unpaid care work through breastfeeding infants and young children. The tool can be used to track progress on breastfeeding targets and assist consideration of breastfeeding in food balance sheets and economic production statistics.

26 Apr 2023

Breastfeeding News and Research

Latest Breastfeeding News and Research

Berry beneficial: Blueberry consumption alleviates abdominal pain in gastrointestinal disorders

Breast milk shields newborns: COVID-19 antibodies and microbiota from vaccinated mothers provide dual defense

Higher prepregnancy BMI may be associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding

Study: Breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine are not affected by maternal vegan diet

Maternal diet may be associated with the diet and body composition of their children

NUTRISHIELD study: Unraveling the impact of mother's milk on infant growth and health

Breast milk microbes shape infant gut health

SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to higher IgA levels in breast milk than vaccination

Antibiotics, Western diet and higher socioeconomic status may increase IBD risk in children

How does air pollution impact perinatal mental health?

Obesity management: a women's health approach

Pregnancy's profound impact: How motherhood reshapes the female brain

Maternal diet and body composition show little impact on key milk components, genetics prevails

The association between breastfeeding, drug exposure, and infant outcomes: more research is needed

New tool calculates economic value of breastfeeding for mothers and society

Mother-child microbiota bond: Transmission shapes future health and development

Does maternal peanut consumption protect against infant peanut allergies?

The mediating role of emotional eating in the relationship between dietary restraint and BMI

Study explores the link between childbirth experiences and early infant temperament

Study compared the milk composition and nutritional status of omnivore milk donors and vegetarian lactating mothers

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Breastfeeding News and Research

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