Tag: Breast-Feeding
USPSTF Recommends Primary Care Interventions to Support Breastfeeding
Primary care behavioral counseling interventions to support breastfeeding have a moderate net benefit
Six Months of Breastfeeding Tied to Lower Odds of Developmental Delays
Benefits seen in attainment of language and social or motor developmental milestones
Breastfeeding, Avoiding Sugary Drinks Reduce Later Obesity Risk in Offspring
Findings seen for infants exposed to gestational diabetes
‘Telelactation’ Support Boosts Breastfeeding Rates
Even greater effects seen among Black women
Some Maternal Medications Lower Levels of Protein, Fat in Breastmilk
Significantly lower protein levels seen with SSRIs and steroids; mean fat lower for mothers with other anti-inflammatory drugs
Breastfeeding Initiation Rates Increased During 2022 Infant Formula Crisis
Increase particularly pronounced among mothers with lower education levels, Medicaid recipients, Black mothers
Chemicals From Personal Care Products Detected in Pregnant, Lactating Women
Authors say personal care products may be a modifiable source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure
Falling Asleep While Feeding Infants Commonly Reported by Mothers
Mothers who received safe sleep messaging were less likely to report falling asleep while feeding
USPSTF Recommends Providing Interventions to Support Breastfeeding
Grade B recommendation is based on evidence review showing higher rates of breastfeeding with support interventions
AAP: Breastfeeding During Birth Hospitalization Lowers Risk for Childhood Asthma
Lower asthma risk seen for first feed with breast milk and exclusivity of breastfeeding
