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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Washington’s slow churn

In the wake of three high-profile mass shootings in less than a month, lawmakers on Capitol Hill have renewed negotiations over legislation that could stem gun violence.

2 Jun 2022

Prenatal exposure to antiseizure drugs associated with risk of autism and intellectual disability

Women with epilepsy often need medication to prevent seizures during pregnancy. Previous studies have found an association between exposure to the antiseizure medication valproate during pregnancy and risk of autism and low IQ in the offspring.

2 Jun 2022

FDA grants Breakthrough Device designation for Emily's Care Nourish Test System

Lactation Lab, which offers the most scientifically advanced breast milk testing available, has announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has granted the company Breakthrough Device designation for its latest device Emily's Care Nourish Test System that tests and provides a nutritional analysis of breast milk.

26 May 2022

Study assesses the safety of breastfeeding during maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers assessed the presence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in human breast milk.

26 May 2022

Longer period of exclusive breastfeeding linked with decreased odds of childhood asthma

Pregnant women and new mothers are often presented with information on the benefits of breastfeeding their infants.

25 May 2022

Longer breastfeeding duration associated with improved cognitive scores in children

Breastfeeding duration is associated with improved cognitive scores at ages 5 through 14, even after controlling for socioeconomic position and maternal cognitive ability, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Reneé Pereyra-Elías, Maria Quigley and Claire Carson of the University of Oxford, U.K.

25 May 2022

Association between reactogenicity and immunogenicity in SARS-CoV-2 mRNA-1273 vaccination

A recent study currently under review at Scientific Reports journal and posted to the Research Square* preprint server demonstrated a potential positive correlation between reactogenicity and immunogenicity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination.

25 May 2022

Son preference may impact Nepali girls’ health and well-being in complex, nuanced ways

The desire for a son could mean Nepali mothers stop breastfeeding infant daughters sooner, says new research.

24 May 2022

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies from breast milk persist in infants’ digestive tract

The current preliminary investigation study published in the journal Nutrients sought to investigate the longevity of anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin (Ig)A and IgG in breast milk during the in vitro-simulated gastrointestinal digestion.

24 May 2022

The effects of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection on the newborn child

Even as the Omicron variant of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) continues to spread worldwide, interest in understanding the sequelae of the disease is growing. A new preprint research paper examines the outcomes of babies born to mothers infected with the virus during pregnancy.

24 May 2022

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

Breastfeeding News and Research

Latest Breastfeeding News and Research

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Washington’s slow churn

Prenatal exposure to antiseizure drugs associated with risk of autism and intellectual disability

FDA grants Breakthrough Device designation for Emily's Care Nourish Test System

Study assesses the safety of breastfeeding during maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection

Longer period of exclusive breastfeeding linked with decreased odds of childhood asthma

Longer breastfeeding duration associated with improved cognitive scores in children

Association between reactogenicity and immunogenicity in SARS-CoV-2 mRNA-1273 vaccination

Son preference may impact Nepali girls’ health and well-being in complex, nuanced ways

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies from breast milk persist in infants’ digestive tract

The effects of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection on the newborn child

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

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