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Breastfeeding Linked to Big Reduction in Infant Mortality: New Study
Breastfed babies are 33% less likely to die during the first year after delivery, a new analysis finds.
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How Long Does Marijuana THC Linger in Breast Milk?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2024
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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 produce...
Breastfeeding After COVID Booster Passes Protective Antibodies to Baby
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2024
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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...
MS Drugs Can Be Safely Taken While Breastfeeding
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2024
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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...
Breastfeeding 101: Tips for New Moms
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2024
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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
Breastfeeding in Infancy Tied to Healthier Weight Later for Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2023
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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-...
A Baby Cries & Mom's Breast Milk Releases: New Study Could Explain Why
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2023
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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...
Breast Milk Brings Babies a Healthier Microbiome
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 14, 2023
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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 predi...
Breastfeeding Tied to Big Reduction in Infant Deaths
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2023
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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...
Key Ingredient in Breast Milk Could Do Wonders for Baby's Brain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2023
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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...
Dads Can Play Big Role in Baby's Nutrition, Safe Sleep
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2023
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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 a...
Longer Breastfeeding in Infancy, Better School Grades for Kids?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2023
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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....
New Moms Breastfed Longer During Pandemic
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2023
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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...
How Healthy Is a Vegan Mom's Breast Milk?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 17, 2023
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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...
When New Moms Are in Pain, Prescribing an Opioid Is Safe for Newborn: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 16, 2023
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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...
Infant Death Linked to Contaminated Breast Pump: CDC
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2023
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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...
Vaccinated Moms' Breast Milk Could Protect Baby From COVID
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 12, 2023
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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...
Obesity Might Lower Milk Production in Breastfeeding Moms
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 29, 2022
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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...
Breastfeeding Can Protect Hearts of Mom, Baby Long Term
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- August 26, 2022
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Breastfeeding can deliver long-term heart benefits to both mother and child, a new statement from the American Heart Associatio...
Breastfeeding May Be Key to Letting Preemie Babies Thrive
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2022
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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...
No Evidence Breastfeeding Can Transmit Coronavirus
- Robert Preidt
- January 19, 2022
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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 ...
Breastfeeding May Protect a Mom's Heart Years Later
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 12, 2022
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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...
Why Are More Women Using Pot, Other Cannabis Products During Pregnancy?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2021
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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.
Adding Juice to Baby's Diet Could Set Stage for Obesity
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- November 24, 2021
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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....
Breastfeeding by Moms Who've Had COVID May Help Protect Newborn
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 4, 2021
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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...
Could Breastfeeding Help Women Keep Their Smarts as They Age?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 28, 2021
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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...
Good Sleep May Help Babies Avoid Obesity as They Grow
- Cara Murez
- October 22, 2021
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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.<...
Breastfeeding Longer May Lower Postpartum Depression Risk
- Cara Murez
- October 1, 2021
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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...
Breastfeeding May Strengthen a Baby's Heart
- September 6, 2021
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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...
For Better Breastfeeding, 'Lactation Consultants' Can Help
- Cara Murez
- August 25, 2021
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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...
COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Means Healthier Births, Babies: Studies
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 12, 2021
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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...
Breastfed Babies Have Healthier Blood Pressure as Kids
- Robert Preidt
- July 21, 2021
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Here's another reason for new moms to give breastfeeding a try: Toddlers who were breastfed for even a few days have lower blood pressure than those who always got a bottle, research finds.
And lower blood pressure at an early age may lead to a healthier heart and blood ...
COVID Vaccine Doesn't Infiltrate Breast Milk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2021
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Women who are breastfeeding and wonder if COVID-19 vaccination is safe for their baby may be reassured by the results of a new study.
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, report that "vaccine-associated mRNA" -- the active components of the Moderna...
Newborns Won't Get COVID Through Infected Mom's Breast Milk: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2021
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A new study offers more reassurance that mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 can safely breastfeed their babies.
The study of 55 infants born to moms with COVID-19 found that none contracted the virus -- even though most started getting breast milk in the hospital.
Re...
THC From Pot Lingers in Breast Milk for Weeks: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 11, 2021
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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, remains in breast milk for up to six weeks and may be harmful to infants, a new study warns.
The researchers said the finding supports recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and others...
Breastfeeding Moms Get Mixed Messages When Baby Has an Allergy
- Robert Preidt
- March 10, 2021
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Breastfeeding mothers whose babies have food allergies often get conflicting advice from doctors on whether they should change their eating habits, according to a new study.
"We found that guidance from health care practitioners for breastfeeding mothers in this situatio...
Fewer Food Allergies in Kids If Mom Drinks Milk While Breastfeeding: Study
- Denise Mann
- January 4, 2021
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Mothers who drink cow's milk while breastfeeding may reduce their child's risk of developing food allergies, a new Swedish study suggests.
"This is a compelling first step in defining a potential relationship between maternal diet and allergy risk," said Dr. Peter Lio, a...
Breastfed Babies May Grow Into Better-Adjusted Teens: Study
- Robert Preidt
- November 10, 2020
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Moms already know that breast milk is ideal for a baby's physical development. Now, research shows that being breastfed in infancy might even boost a child's mental health, years later.
"Having identified that there are potential behavioral benefits, our study strengthen...
Neanderthal or Human, Babies Weaned at Same Age
- Robert Preidt
- November 3, 2020
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Neanderthals weaned their babies at about the same age as modern humans do, a new study finds.
Neanderthals are humans' closest cousins on the evolutionary tree, but there are many questions about their pace of growth and early-life energy requirements.
To learn mo...
Nurses Can Make the Difference for New Moms' Breastfeeding
- Cara Roberts Murez
- October 21, 2020
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One key to breastfeeding success? Having enough hospital nurses to ensure that new moms get top-notch care.
Hospitals with higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding had nurses who provided more consistent care, according to a new report.
That care included h...
Newborns of Moms With COVID-19 Face Little Infection Risk: Study
- Steven Reinberg
- October 14, 2020
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In some reassuring news on the coronavirus front, a new study finds that pregnant women with COVID-19 rarely infect their newborn.
That finding suggests that it may not be necessary to separate infected mothers from their infants and that moms can continue to breastf...
Some Breast Surgery Won't Harm Ability to Breastfeed
- Robert Preidt
- October 7, 2020
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Having surgery for benign breast conditions won't harm a woman's future ability to breastfeed, new research suggests.
The study included 85 women, aged 18 to 45. Fifteen had a prior history of benign breast conditions, including cysts, benign tumors and enlarged brea...
A Bit of Mom's Poop Might Boost Health of C-Section Babies: Study
- Amy Norton
- October 1, 2020
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Delivering by cesarean section deprives babies from receiving mom's beneficial bacteria during the journey through the birth canal. Now researchers are studying an innovative way to counter that: Feeding newborns breast milk fortified with their mother's poop.
There ...
COVID-19 Not Likely to Be Transmitted by Breast Milk: Study
- Robert Preidt
- August 28, 2020
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Breastfeeding mothers are unlikely to transmit the new coronavirus to their babies via their milk, researchers say.
No cases of an infant contracting COVID-19 from breast milk have been documented, but questions about the potential risk remain.
Researchers ...
Breastfeeding OK After Mom Has Anesthesia, Experts Say
- Steven Reinberg
- August 3, 2020
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It's perfectly safe to breastfeed after a mom receives anesthesia, new British medical guidelines say.
And she can start as soon as she's alert and able to do so, according to just-published guidelines from the U.K. Association of Anaesthetists.
"The guide...
With Safety Steps, Moms Unlikely to Pass COVID-19 to Newborns: Study
- Robert Preidt
- July 24, 2020
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Mothers are unlikely to pass COVID-19 to their newborns if they follow recommended precautions, a small study suggests.
"We hope our study will provide some reassurance to new mothers that the risk of them passing COVID-19 to their babies is very low. However, larger...
Exercise Might Make Breast Milk's Goodness Even Better
- Cara Roberts Murez
- June 30, 2020
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Exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle, but a new study suggests it also increases the amount of a beneficial compound called 3SL in the breast milk of both humans and mice.
Based on that, researchers think that its benefits to babies could last for decades, potenti...
Breastfeeding May Help Guard Against Diabetes
- Robert Preidt
- May 5, 2020
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Breastfeeding is good for more than babies: New research suggests it may protect new mothers from developing diabetes for years after they give birth.
The study included 85 women who breastfed and 99 who did not. They were assessed two months after giving birth and e...
Breast Milk May Help Shield Infants From Dangerous Viruses
- Robert Preidt
- April 20, 2020
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New mothers have long been told that breast milk is best for their baby, and now there's more evidence that breastfeeding helps protect babies against potentially harmful viruses.
With the coronavirus pandemic on everyone's mind, the new research is especially timely...
Employers Need to Do More to Help Breastfeeding Moms: Survey
- Kayla McKiski
- February 4, 2020
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Protections may be in place for employees who breastfeed, but the onus is on working moms to seek out the resources they need, according to a University of Georgia survey.
"We know that there are benefits of breastfeeding for both the mother and the infant, and we kn...
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding May Guard Against Early Menopause
- Robert Preidt
- February 3, 2020
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Both pregnancy and breastfeeding may protect women against early menopause, new research suggests.
The risk was lowest among those who breast-fed exclusively, meaning the baby received breast milk only -- no liquids or solid foods. Early menopause is the end of menst...