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Growth trajectories among infants with vs without in utero COVID-19 exposure

Researchers explored longitudinal weight gain in infants who were exposed to in-utero COVID-19.

3 Apr 2023

Study shows a genetic association of diarrhea in children

Susceptibility to diarrhea, a major cause of infant deaths in low- and middle-income countries, has genetic links which could hold the key to new treatments, research suggests.

31 Mar 2023

Study links altered gut microbiome to allergies in infants raised under COVID-19 lockdown

A recent study posted to medRxiv* preprint server revealed that gut microbiome predicts atopic outcomes in infants with decreased bacterial exposure.

28 Mar 2023

COVID-19 infant hospitalizations reduced by a 3rd maternal vaccine dose during pregnancy

Researchers investigated the effects of the booster coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine during pregnancy on COVID-19-related hospitalization rates among infants.

27 Mar 2023

Childhood and adolescent obesity: time to act

In a recent review published in the journal Frontiers in Pediatrics, researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin presented an overview of the pathophysiological mechanisms, health implications, and management options for obesity among children and adults.

21 Mar 2023

How does maternal diet impact the microbiomes of infants and breast milk?

In a recent study published in the Nutrients journal, researchers at the University of Massachusetts assessed the impact of maternal food intake on maternal milk.

20 Mar 2023

Early overnutrition rewires developing brains to crave unhealthy food in adulthood

People whose mothers are overweight during pregnancy and nursing may become obese as adults because early overnutrition rewires developing brains to crave unhealthy food, according to a Rutgers study in Molecular Metabolism.

20 Mar 2023

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

Breastfeeding News and Research

Latest Breastfeeding News and Research

Growth trajectories among infants with vs without in utero COVID-19 exposure

Study shows a genetic association of diarrhea in children

Study links altered gut microbiome to allergies in infants raised under COVID-19 lockdown

COVID-19 infant hospitalizations reduced by a 3rd maternal vaccine dose during pregnancy

Childhood and adolescent obesity: time to act

How does maternal diet impact the microbiomes of infants and breast milk?

Early overnutrition rewires developing brains to crave unhealthy food in adulthood

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

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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