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Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist in breast milk, even after gastrointestinal digestion

Researchers evaluate the persistence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgA and IgG in breast milk before and after in vitro gastrointestinal digestion.

23 May 2022

Study finds unsafe feeding practices among formula-reliant families due to the pandemic, food shortages

Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and disruptions in the supply chain of formula, some parents have been forced to make unsafe modifications in the way they feed their formula-fed infants and babies, according to a study co-authored by Denise Diaz Payán, PhD, an assistant professor of health, society and behavior at the UCI Program in Public Health.

23 May 2022

Women who are pregnant or nursing should receive a COVID booster vaccination

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated the impact of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) booster vaccination in nursing and pregnant women.

23 May 2022

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Waking up to baby formula shortage

The federal government finally addressed the infant formula shortage, as a growing number of families found themselves without anything to feed their babies.

19 May 2022

Low-income families more likely to be affected by baby formula shortages

Supply chain issues, recalls and inflation are making it nearly impossible for families to find infant formula on store shelves, with some states reporting more than 50% of products sold out.

17 May 2022

Breastfeeding during the rainy season protects infants against environmental enteric dysfunction

Breastfeeding infants continuously for six months during the rainy season, without including any other foods, may help prevent a disease linked to micronutrient deficiencies, a study suggests.

17 May 2022

Researchers find potential pathway linking early life infections to adult-onset cardiovascular disease

Researchers have discovered a potential pathway linking early life infections to cardiovascular disease risk later in adulthood, offering opportunities for targeted intervention.

10 May 2022

Breastfeeding associated with improved maternal mental health outcomes

Scientists from the University of Massachusetts, USA, have recently found that breastfeeding is associated with improved maternal mental health overall.

10 May 2022

Positive effects of altered maternal care during COVID-19 in Australia

Researchers reported on the positive outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic in maternity care in Australia.

6 May 2022

Study shows how a non-opioid approach successfully manages women's pain after C-section

For years, women recovering from cesarean section (C-section) deliveries have been given devices that let them, with a button, control the flow of opioid painkillers into their IV line. But as researchers and policymakers push to curb the use of opioids, clinicians are developing new strategies for treating pain after C-sections.

3 May 2022

New WHO report recommends interventions and policy options to tackle obesity in Europe

The new WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022, published on 3 May by the WHO Regional Office for Europe, reveals that overweight and obesity rates have reached epidemic proportions across the Region and are still escalating, with none of the 53 Member States of the Region currently on track to meet the WHO Global Noncommunicable Disease (NCD) target of halting the rise of obesity by 2025.

3 May 2022

Protocols and practices that support breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers reviewed the ways to develop breastfeeding practices in the era of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

28 Apr 2022

Understanding the Choice Between Individual Versus Social Housing Mice and Its Impact On Research

In this interview, Steffen van Heijningen discusses the differences between individual and social housing of mice and how housing conditions can impact the research.

From Noldus Information Technology 26 Apr 2022

Study shows safety, feasibility of intranasal milk therapy for infants with intraventricular hemorrhage

A new study demonstrates that intranasal human milk is a safe and feasible intervention for intraventricular hemorrhage, a serious cause of morbidity in preterm infants.

22 Apr 2022

COVID-19 diagnosis in pregnancy and the postnatal period: Study

A new study provides new information on the impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy and postpartum outcomes.

21 Apr 2022

Antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity may influence HIV transmission from mother to child during breastfeeding

According to new research from Boston Medical Center, the antibody function known as antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and the ADCC sensitivity of HIV strains may influence the transmission of HIV from mother to child during breastfeeding.

21 Apr 2022

Most infants enrolled in WIC may not be getting the suggested daily amount of vitamin D, finds study

Case of probable transmission of tick-borne encephalitis virus from an unvaccinated mother to an infant through breast-feeding

A recent study discusses a case report of the probable vertical transmission of tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) from an unvaccinated mother to her newborn via breast milk.

13 Apr 2022

Breastfeeding News and Research

Latest Breastfeeding News and Research

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist in breast milk, even after gastrointestinal digestion

Study finds unsafe feeding practices among formula-reliant families due to the pandemic, food shortages

Women who are pregnant or nursing should receive a COVID booster vaccination

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Waking up to baby formula shortage

Low-income families more likely to be affected by baby formula shortages

Breastfeeding during the rainy season protects infants against environmental enteric dysfunction

Researchers find potential pathway linking early life infections to adult-onset cardiovascular disease

Breastfeeding associated with improved maternal mental health outcomes

Positive effects of altered maternal care during COVID-19 in Australia

Study shows how a non-opioid approach successfully manages women's pain after C-section

New WHO report recommends interventions and policy options to tackle obesity in Europe

Protocols and practices that support breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic

Understanding the Choice Between Individual Versus Social Housing Mice and Its Impact On Research

Study shows safety, feasibility of intranasal milk therapy for infants with intraventricular hemorrhage

COVID-19 diagnosis in pregnancy and the postnatal period: Study

Antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity may influence HIV transmission from mother to child during breastfeeding

Most infants enrolled in WIC may not be getting the suggested daily amount of vitamin D, finds study

Vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 uncommon

COVID-19 vaccine offers protection for pregnant women and newborns

Case of probable transmission of tick-borne encephalitis virus from an unvaccinated mother to an infant through breast-feeding

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