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Interorgan network plays an essential role in maternal antibody transfer through breastfeeding

Breastfeeding offers an array of benefits for mothers and newborns. Maternal antibodies are transferred via breastfeeding, protecting the gastrointestinal tracts of babies from several pathogen-caused infections.

8 Sep 2021

Voters in tight recall race sound off on California Gov. Newsom’s covid leadership

Gov. Gavin Newsom's first term in office has been defined by his response to the covid-19 pandemic, which has claimed the lives of more than 65,400 Californians.

2 Sep 2021

Survey reveals a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare at US hospitals

A nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare – including the timing of the first bath – that could ultimately have lasting effects on a baby's health and wellbeing.

1 Sep 2021

Breast milk of vaccinated mothers contains antibodies that may protect nursing infants from COVID-19

The breast milk of lactating mothers vaccinated against COVID-19 contains a significant supply of antibodies that may help protect nursing infants from the illness, according to new research from the University of Florida.

24 Aug 2021

Getting a covid vaccine during pregnancy even more urgent as ICU beds fill up

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is doubling down on its recommendation that people who are pregnant get the covid-19 vaccine, in light of new data underscoring its safety and effectiveness throughout pregnancy.

12 Aug 2021

CDC releases new data on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant people

CDC has released new data on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant people and is recommending all people 12 years of age and older get vaccinated against COVID-19.

11 Aug 2021

New micro-credentials aim to improve breastfeeding experience for mums and their babies

The University of Western Australia is introducing two new online short courses in Lactology incorporating the latest in breastfeeding research, with the ultimate aim of improving the feeding experience for mums and their babies.

4 Aug 2021

New moms latched on to remote breastfeeding help. Will demand wane as pandemic fades?

Madison Cano knew she wanted to breastfeed her son, Theo. But breastfeeding was painful for her. The skin on her breasts was chafed and blistered last July when she returned home from the hospital. And Theo sometimes screamed during feedings.

3 Aug 2021

Healthy eating during pregnancy is fundamental for mother and child

Healthy and balanced nutrition during pregnancy and early infancy is important for mother and child. However, despite some recent progress in Europe, there is still a long way to achieve the nutrition targets set by the WHO to improve maternal, infant and young child nutrition.

29 Jul 2021

Women say California insurer makes it too hard to get drug for postpartum depression

When Miriam McDonald decided she wanted to have another baby at age 44, her doctor told her she had a better chance of winning the lottery. So when she got pregnant right away, she and her husband were thrilled. But within three days of giving birth to their son, in September 2019, everything shifted.

28 Jul 2021

SARS-CoV-2 spike-specific antibodies induced in breast milk by COVID-19 vaccines

An interesting new paper examines how these vaccines can help young patient populations to withstand the virus.

27 Jul 2021

Off-season resurgence of respiratory viruses poses a threat to vulnerable infants

Canada should anticipate a resurgence of a childhood respiratory virus as COVID-19 physical distancing measures are relaxed, authors warn in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

27 Jul 2021

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in breast milk: Study

A new study published on the medRxiv* preprint server explores the presence of immunoglobulin (Ig) antibodies IgA and IgG against SARS-CoV-2 in breast milk secreted by women with confirmed infection. The scientists also delineated the specific antigens targeted by the antibodies.

26 Jul 2021

Report highlights global shortfalls to end HIV infections among children and young women

In the final report from the Start Free, Stay Free, AIDS Free initiative, UNAIDS and partners warn that progress towards ending AIDS among children, adolescents and young women has stalled and none of the targets for 2020 were met.

23 Jul 2021

Occasional breastfeeding shown to improve cardiac and vascular health in babies, with long-lasting benefits

New research shows that 3-year-old toddlers had lower blood pressure when they were breastfed as babies in comparison to ones that weren’t.

19 Jul 2021

Messenger RNA vaccines against COVID-19 not found in breast milk

Messenger RNA vaccines against COVID-19 were not detected in human milk, according to a small study by UC San Francisco, providing early evidence that the vaccine mRNA is not transferred to the infant.

16 Jul 2021

Bacteroides-dominant gut microbiome linked with advanced cognition and language skills in infant boys

The University of Alberta-led research followed more than 400 infants from the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) at its Edmonton site. Boys with a gut bacterial composition that was high in the bacteria Bacteroidetes at one year of age were found to have more advanced cognition and language skills one year later. The finding was specific to male children.

13 Jul 2021

Breastfeeding News and Research

Latest Breastfeeding News and Research

Interorgan network plays an essential role in maternal antibody transfer through breastfeeding

Voters in tight recall race sound off on California Gov. Newsom’s covid leadership

Survey reveals a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare at US hospitals

Breast milk of vaccinated mothers contains antibodies that may protect nursing infants from COVID-19

Getting a covid vaccine during pregnancy even more urgent as ICU beds fill up

CDC releases new data on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant people

New micro-credentials aim to improve breastfeeding experience for mums and their babies

New moms latched on to remote breastfeeding help. Will demand wane as pandemic fades?

Healthy eating during pregnancy is fundamental for mother and child

Women say California insurer makes it too hard to get drug for postpartum depression

SARS-CoV-2 spike-specific antibodies induced in breast milk by COVID-19 vaccines

Off-season resurgence of respiratory viruses poses a threat to vulnerable infants

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in breast milk: Study

Report highlights global shortfalls to end HIV infections among children and young women

Occasional breastfeeding shown to improve cardiac and vascular health in babies, with long-lasting benefits

Messenger RNA vaccines against COVID-19 not found in breast milk

Bacteroides-dominant gut microbiome linked with advanced cognition and language skills in infant boys

Preliminary study shows no need to cease breastfeeding following COVID-19 vaccination

Study examines safety of COVID-19 vaccination during lactation

NIH begins study to evaluate how pregnant, postpartum people react to COVID-19 vaccines

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Breastfeeding News and Research

Latest Breastfeeding News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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