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One in three new moms screened positive for postpartum depression during early COVID-19

One in three new mothers during early COVID-19 screened positive for postpartum depression-nearly triple pre-pandemic levels-and 1 in 5 had major depressive symptoms, say University of Michigan researchers.

14 Mar 2022

Popular birth-control device more likely be expelled if inserted right after childbirth

A multiyear study of intrauterine devices (IUDs) shows that the popular birth-control device is five times more likely be expelled if it is inserted right after childbirth. The study was published Feb. 28 in the JAMA Network Open.

9 Mar 2022

WHO experts suggest antiviral drug for patients with non-severe covid-19 at highest risk of hospitalization

The antiviral drug molnupiravir is conditionally recommended for patients with non-severe covid-19 who are at highest risk of hospitalization, says a WHO Guideline Development Group of international experts in The BMJ today.

3 Mar 2022

J&J-vaxxed, mRNA-boosted, and pondering a third shot

Yes, we are all exhausted by the covid pandemic. Flummoxed by the constantly shifting science and guidelines. Worried about a succession of scary new variants, each with its own name, like hurricanes.

1 Mar 2022

Scientists estimate PFAS concentrations in breast milk and raise the need for more research

A Canada-U.S. research team has estimated concentrations of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in breast milk - and raise the need for more research.

24 Feb 2022

Genetic mutation associated with perceived inadequate milk supply in mothers

Leading health care organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six months after birth, yet some mothers report stopping due to a perceived lack of milk supply.

23 Feb 2022

Antibiotic treatment after birth affects a newborn's gut microbiome

Treating babies with antibiotics in the first week of life is linked with a decrease in healthy bacteria necessary amongst others to digest milk and an increase in antimicrobial resistance, research suggests.

18 Feb 2022

Experiences of postpartum women who delivered an infant during the early pandemic

The pandemic upended much about traditional medical care delivery, and obstetrics is no exception.

17 Feb 2022

Researchers investigate how discontinuing the multiple sclerosis drug affects expectant mothers

MS relapses of clinical relevance are known to occur in up to 80 per cent of patients within four to seven months of stopping natalizumab. It is also a known fact that pregnancy has a mitigating effect on the disease.

4 Feb 2022

Oral contraceptive use and tubal ligation linked with lower levels of biomarker for ovarian aging

The long-term use of oral contraceptives and certain methods of tubal ligation (TL) were associated with lower levels of a biomarker for ovarian aging, suggesting an increased risk for early menopause, according to preliminary research by University of Massachusetts Amherst epidemiologists.

2 Feb 2022

Review highlights lack of research data on health effects of nano- and microplastics on fetuses, newborns

A new, international review conducted by researchers reveals that there is not enough research data on what kind of health effects nano- and microplastics have on newborn babies, or during pregnancy and childhood.

29 Jan 2022

Living human breast milk cells offer insight into breast cancer development

Researchers have explored the cellular changes that occur in human mammary tissue in lactating and non-lactating women, offering insight into the relationship between pregnancy, lactation, and breast cancer.

28 Jan 2022

Pilot survey provides data on the unique needs of new fathers

While federal legislation requires tracking and reporting data on maternal health behaviors around childbirth, fathers have been overlooked in these public health efforts to improve maternal and infant outcomes.

24 Jan 2022

Study finds no proof of recently infected mothers transmitting SARS-CoV-2 through breastmilk

There is no evidence of recently infected mothers transmitting infectious SARS-CoV-2 through breastmilk to their baby, reports a study published in the journal Pediatric Research.

20 Jan 2022

Analyzing milk produced after maternal COVID-19 diagnosis for the presence of SARS-CoV-2

A recent paper in the journal Frontiers in Immunology describes the demonstration of mucosal antibodies in breast milk that specifically target the virus.

13 Jan 2022

Breastfeeding linked to reduced cardiovascular disease risk in mothers

Women who breastfed were less likely to develop heart disease or a stroke, or die from cardiovascular disease than women who did not breastfeed, according to a meta-analysis published today in a pregnancy spotlight issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA), an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

11 Jan 2022

Breastfeeding News and Research

Latest Breastfeeding News and Research

One in three new moms screened positive for postpartum depression during early COVID-19

Popular birth-control device more likely be expelled if inserted right after childbirth

WHO experts suggest antiviral drug for patients with non-severe covid-19 at highest risk of hospitalization

J&J-vaxxed, mRNA-boosted, and pondering a third shot

Scientists estimate PFAS concentrations in breast milk and raise the need for more research

Genetic mutation associated with perceived inadequate milk supply in mothers

Antibiotic treatment after birth affects a newborn's gut microbiome

Experiences of postpartum women who delivered an infant during the early pandemic

Researchers investigate how discontinuing the multiple sclerosis drug affects expectant mothers

Oral contraceptive use and tubal ligation linked with lower levels of biomarker for ovarian aging

Review highlights lack of research data on health effects of nano- and microplastics on fetuses, newborns

Living human breast milk cells offer insight into breast cancer development

Pilot survey provides data on the unique needs of new fathers

Study finds no proof of recently infected mothers transmitting SARS-CoV-2 through breastmilk

Analyzing milk produced after maternal COVID-19 diagnosis for the presence of SARS-CoV-2

Breastfeeding linked to reduced cardiovascular disease risk in mothers

Study reveals widespread impact of COVID-19 pandemic on maternal and newborn care in Europe

Vaccinated mothers transfer SARS-CoV-2 antibodies to their breastfed infants

Study adds new evidence supporting the safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy

Victims of domestic abuse to be given longer time to report the offense to the police

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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