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03 Oct
Antibodies in Mom's Breast Milk Are Protecting Babies

Antibodies in Mom's Breast Milk Are Protecting Babies

THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- Moms-to-be have long known about breast milk's multiple benefits. Now, a global study confirms that antibodies passed from to baby i...

27 Sep
Babies Who Got Only Breast Milk in Hospital Have Lower Asthma Rates

Babies Who Got Only Breast Milk in Hospital Have Lower Asthma Rates

If you think it isn't important to start breastfeeding your newborn while still in the hospital, think again.

New research shows that infants who were exclusively fed breast milk during their hospitalization right after birth were 22% less likely to develop asthma in ear...

19 Sep
Breastfeeding Crucial to a Healthy Infant Microbiome, Lowering Asthma Risk

Breastfeeding Crucial to a Healthy Infant Microbiome, Lowering Asthma Risk

Breastfeeding through the first year of infants' lives can lower their risk of asthma by colonizing their bodies with a healthy mix of microbes, a new...

29 Aug
Why Breast Feeding May Be Even Healthier for Heavier New Moms

Why Breast Feeding May Be Even Healthier for Heavier New Moms

Breastfeeding helps women shed those extra pounds of "pregnancy weight," a new study finds, and the effect is even more pronounced for moms who were overweight before their pregnancy.

Among women who exclusively breastfed their baby during its first year, women who were...

05 Aug
Breast Pumps Greatly Extend the Time a Mom Breastfeeds

Breast Pumps Greatly Extend the Time a Mom Breastfeeds

Women who use a breast pump to store milk for their infant tend to breastfeed 21 weeks longer, on average, compared to moms who don't use the devices, new research finds.

Breast pumps have gained wide use among busy new moms: 91% of mothers responding to the Yale Univers...

29 Jul
Surgery Overused for 'Tongue Tie' Issue That Stops Babies From Breastfeeding, Experts Say

Surgery Overused for 'Tongue Tie' Issue That Stops Babies From Breastfeeding, Experts Say

Surgery is being overused to correct breastfeeding difficulties in infants, a new report says.

A growing number of newborns are being diagnosed with ankyloglossia, also called “tongue-tie.”

Tongue-tie restricts the tongue’s range of motion in a b...

29 Jul
COVID-19 Virus Is Widespread in U.S. Wildlife

COVID-19 Virus Is Widespread in U.S. Wildlife

The virus responsible for COVID-19 is widespread among wildlife, a new study finds.

SARS-CoV-2 was detected in six common backyard species, including deer mice, opossums, raccoons, ...

20 May
In a Shift, Pediatricians' Group Says Breastfeeding Safe When HIV-Positive Mom Is Properly Treated

In a Shift, Pediatricians' Group Says Breastfeeding Safe When HIV-Positive Mom Is Properly Treated

The nation's top pediatrics group has reversed its decades-old position on HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding their infants.

The American Academy of Pediatrics now says it's generally safe for moms with

09 May
How Long Does Marijuana THC Linger in Breast Milk?

How Long Does Marijuana THC Linger in Breast Milk?

New mothers who like to smoke marijuana might wind up exposing their babies to THC through their own breast milk, a new study says.

THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis, dissolves in the fats contained in human milk, researchers found.

Mother's milk produced ...

06 Mar
Breastfeeding After COVID Booster Passes Protective Antibodies to Baby

Breastfeeding After COVID Booster Passes Protective Antibodies to Baby

There's more evidence bolstering the health effects of both breastfeeding and the COVID booster shot: Vaccinated, breastfeeding moms appear to pass COVID-fighting antibodies to their infants.

That's important, since babies under the age of 6 months aren't eligible for t...

05 Mar
MS Drugs Can Be Safely Taken While Breastfeeding

MS Drugs Can Be Safely Taken While Breastfeeding

Certain drugs used to treat multiple sclerosis appear to be safe for babies if taken by breastfeeding moms, a new study finds.

Breastfed babies whose moms received monoclonal antibody treatments for MS did not develop any more developmental delays than babies not exposed...

01 Mar
Breastfeeding 101: Tips for New Moms

Breastfeeding 101: Tips for New Moms

There's a host of studies supporting the numerous ways breastfeeding helps baby's development -- and the health of mothers, too. 

However, too many women are hesitant to start breastfeeding or stick with it if they do, according to

02 Oct
Breastfeeding in Infancy Tied to Healthier Weight Later for Kids

Breastfeeding in Infancy Tied to Healthier Weight Later for Kids

What a baby eats, or how the baby eats, may have an impact on future weight and health, research has shown.

A new study backs that up. It found that 9-...

20 Sep
A Baby Cries & Mom's Breast Milk Releases: New Study Could Explain Why

A Baby Cries & Mom's Breast Milk Releases: New Study Could Explain Why

Many a new mom knows that when her newborn cries, her milk releases.

Now, animal research reveals a newly discovered brain circuit that may explain why that happens.

This new study showed that when a mouse pup starts crying, sound information travels to an area of...

14 Sep
Breast Milk Brings Babies a Healthier Microbiome

Breast Milk Brings Babies a Healthier Microbiome

Breast milk supplies many benefits for babies and their moms, and a new study highlights another one: Mother's milk provides proteins that are important for a newborn's gut health.

"Here we show that the concentration of certain proteins in human breast milk predict...

02 Aug
Breastfeeding Tied to Big Reduction in Infant Deaths

Breastfeeding Tied to Big Reduction in Infant Deaths

Experts have long recommended breastfeeding for its many benefits for infants, but a new study puts a hard number on breast milk's lifesaving effects.

Breastfeeding is associated with a 33% reduction in infant deaths in the first year, according to the study of nearly 1...

01 Aug
Key Ingredient in Breast Milk Could Do Wonders for Baby's Brain

Key Ingredient in Breast Milk Could Do Wonders for Baby's Brain

A micronutrient in human breast milk may provide significant benefit to developing newborn brains, according to new research that sheds light on the link between nutrition and brain health.

Scientists looked at this sugar molecule in rodents and in human neurons. They sa...

16 Jun
Dads Can Play Big Role in Baby's Nutrition, Safe Sleep

Dads Can Play Big Role in Baby's Nutrition, Safe Sleep

Jeremy Davis made sure his wife, Chloe, got lots of support when she was breastfeeding each of their three sons.

"When she'd been up nursing all night, I'd take over with the baby in the mornings so she could get extra sleep,"the Wilton, Conn., man recalled. Davis also l...

06 Jun
Longer Breastfeeding in Infancy, Better School Grades for Kids?

Longer Breastfeeding in Infancy, Better School Grades for Kids?

Could breastfeeding lay the groundwork for good grades in high school?

That's what the findings of a new British study suggest, although the differences were small between those who were breastfed and those who weren't when it came to standardized test scores and grades....

22 May
New Moms Breastfed Longer During Pandemic

New Moms Breastfed Longer During Pandemic

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, when shelter-in-place orders were ongoing, new moms tended to breastfeed their babies about two weeks longer than usual, new research shows.

"Stay-at-home policies enabled parents to continue breastfeeding at home instead of returning to t...

17 May
How Healthy Is a Vegan Mom's Breast Milk?

How Healthy Is a Vegan Mom's Breast Milk?

Vegan moms can breastfeed their children and not worry that their breast milk is missing essential nutrients, a new study finds.

Researchers from Amsterdam University Medical Center in the Netherlands tested the milk of vegan mothers, finding it contains sufficient leve...

16 Mar
When New Moms Are in Pain, Prescribing an Opioid Is Safe for Newborn: Study

When New Moms Are in Pain, Prescribing an Opioid Is Safe for Newborn: Study

Sometimes new moms receive opioid prescriptions for pain, particularly after a cesarean delivery. They needn't worry, researchers say.

Their newborns are at no greater risk of harm than those whose moms don't get those prescriptions, according to a large new study in Can...

03 Mar
Infant Death Linked to Contaminated Breast Pump: CDC

Infant Death Linked to Contaminated Breast Pump: CDC

Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria from a contaminated breast pump caused an infection that killed an infant last year, U.S. federal health officials said Thursday.

The new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns parents of newborns ab...

12 Jan
Vaccinated Moms' Breast Milk Could Protect Baby From COVID

Vaccinated Moms' Breast Milk Could Protect Baby From COVID

Infants too young to be vaccinated for COVID-19 get some protection from their mothers' breast milk, researchers say.

The new study follows up on findings published in 20...

29 Dec
Obesity Might Lower Milk Production in Breastfeeding Moms

Obesity Might Lower Milk Production in Breastfeeding Moms

While 8 of 10 mothers breastfeed their newborns for a short time, the number plummets despite recommendations from experts, in part because milk production falls off.

Researchers investigating why that happens found that in women who are obese, inflammation may be the cu...

26 Aug
Breastfeeding Can Protect Hearts of Mom, Baby Long Term

Breastfeeding Can Protect Hearts of Mom, Baby Long Term

Breastfeeding can deliver long-term heart benefits to both mother and child, a new statement from the American Heart Associatio...

13 Jul
Breastfeeding May Be Key to Letting Preemie Babies Thrive

Breastfeeding May Be Key to Letting Preemie Babies Thrive

Preterm infants who are breastfed do better in school and are less likely to develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says a new study.

Preemies have a higher risk of doing poorly in math, reading and other academic skills, previous studies have shown. T...

19 Jan
No Evidence Breastfeeding Can Transmit Coronavirus

No Evidence Breastfeeding Can Transmit Coronavirus

Breastfeeding moms can rest easier: New research finds no evidence their milk transmits the virus that causes COVID-19 to their babies.

"Breast milk is an invaluable source of nutrition to infants," said lead author Dr. Paul Krogstad of the University of California, Los ...

12 Jan
Breastfeeding May Protect a Mom's Heart Years Later

Breastfeeding May Protect a Mom's Heart Years Later

Chloe Jo Davis is a vocal advocate for breastfeeding.

The Wilton, Conn.-based writer breastfed her three sons for years to make sure they reaped all of the benefits associated with the practice.

"Breastfeeding helps build up kids' immune system and keeps colds, vir...

20 Dec
Why Are More Women Using Pot, Other Cannabis Products During Pregnancy?

Why Are More Women Using Pot, Other Cannabis Products During Pregnancy?

A growing number of pregnant women are using marijuana or other cannabis products, and a new study suggests that relief of symptoms such as morning sickness may be a primary reason.

In recent years, studies have documented

24 Nov
Adding Juice to Baby's Diet Could Set Stage for Obesity

Adding Juice to Baby's Diet Could Set Stage for Obesity

Giving your baby fruit juice too early in life could lead to greater intake of sugary drinks later in childhood and much higher odds for obesity and tooth decay, a new study of more than 4,000 American mothers has found.

According to a team led by Edwina Yeung, of the U....

04 Nov
Breastfeeding by Moms Who've Had COVID May Help Protect Newborn

Breastfeeding by Moms Who've Had COVID May Help Protect Newborn

Moms who had COVID-19 when they gave birth may help stimulate their infant's burgeoning immunity against the virus by breastfeeding, a small study hints.

It's well known that breast milk contains certain maternal antibodies that can help protect infants from infections a...

28 Oct
Could Breastfeeding Help Women Keep Their Smarts as They Age?

Could Breastfeeding Help Women Keep Their Smarts as They Age?

Might breastfeeding affect a new mother's future brain health?

That's the intriguing question posed by a new study that flips the narrative from the often-touted benefits for baby to what impact breastfeeding might hold for Mom years later.

Researchers from UCLA He...

22 Oct
Good Sleep May Help Babies Avoid Obesity as They Grow

Good Sleep May Help Babies Avoid Obesity as They Grow

You've probably heard that getting better sleep can be good for your waistline. The same appears to be true for your baby.

Newborns who get more sleep and wake up less during the night are less likely to become overweight in infancy, according to a just-published study.<...

01 Oct
Breastfeeding Longer May Lower Postpartum Depression Risk

Breastfeeding Longer May Lower Postpartum Depression Risk

Besides the long-established benefits of breastfeeding for baby and mom, a new study reports one more: Nursing could help chase the blues away.

It is linked to a lower risk for postpartum depression -- the so-called "baby blues" -- and nursing for a longer time may furth...

06 Sep
Breastfeeding May Strengthen a Baby's Heart

Breastfeeding May Strengthen a Baby's Heart

Breast milk can give preemies' hearts a big boost, a groundbreaking study suggests.

"This study "¦ adds to the already known benefits of breast milk for infants born prematurely," said study leader Dr. Afif El-Khuffash, a clinical professor of pediatrics at the Royal Co...

25 Aug
For Better Breastfeeding, 'Lactation Consultants' Can Help

For Better Breastfeeding, 'Lactation Consultants' Can Help

Breastfeeding provides a baby with many positive benefits, but it doesn't always happen easily.

When a new mom feels overwhelmed by the challenge, a lactation consultant can help, according to two breastfeeding experts from Penn State Health.

"We're here to make su...

12 Aug
COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Means Healthier Births, Babies: Studies

COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Means Healthier Births, Babies: Studies

Since COVID-19 and three vaccines to help prevent it arrived in the United States, questions have swirled about their impact on pregnant women, new moms and infants.

How would the virus affect them and their health risks? Should women get the vaccine while pregnant or br...

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