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1 in 4 Moms Fall Asleep While Breastfeeding, Putting Babies at Risk for SIDS
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2024
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A new study finds that a quarter of (no doubt exhausted) breastfeeding moms admit to falling asleep while their baby was feeding, a moment that can raise risks for infant suffocation.
That's because whenever a baby falls asleep in an area that's got soft cushions and cra...
Antibodies in Mom's Breast Milk Are Protecting Babies
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2024
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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...
Babies Who Got Only Breast Milk in Hospital Have Lower Asthma Rates
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2024
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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...
Breastfeeding Crucial to a Healthy Infant Microbiome, Lowering Asthma Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2024
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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...
Why Breast Feeding May Be Even Healthier for Heavier New Moms
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2024
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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...
Breast Pumps Greatly Extend the Time a Mom Breastfeeds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 5, 2024
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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...
Surgery Overused for 'Tongue Tie' Issue That Stops Babies From Breastfeeding, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 29, 2024
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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.â€
Tongue-tie restricts the tongue’s range of motion in a b...
COVID-19 Virus Is Widespread in U.S. Wildlife
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 29, 2024
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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, ...
In a Shift, Pediatricians' Group Says Breastfeeding Safe When HIV-Positive Mom Is Properly Treated
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2024
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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
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 produced ...
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 predict...
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 also l...
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 t...
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...