Tag: Breast-Feeding
Breastfeeding Inversely Linked to Infant BMI Z Score
Higher BMIzs found for all feeding styles compared with exclusive breastfeeding at three months
Maternal Holding With Glucose or Breastfeeding Best Analgesic
Breastfeeding during heel stick tied to bilateral activation of somatomotor, somatosensory cortices
CDC: Most Babies Born in 2015 Started Out Breastfeeding
But less than one-half and one-quarter are exclusively breastfeeding through 3 and 6 months
Cannabinoid in Breast Milk Up to Six Days After Marijuana Use
Predictors of log Δ9-THC concentration include number of hours since last use, number of daily uses
Pediatricians Advise Against Use of Marijuana in Pregnancy
Concerns relate to short-term growth, long-term neurodevelopmental consequences of exposure
Breastfeeding Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke Post-Menopause
Stroke risk 19 percent lower with breastfeeding for one to six months; stronger link for longer duration
Alcohol Exposure Via Breastmilk May Affect Infant Development
Exposure to alcohol through breastmilk linked to reduction in cognitive ability at age 6 to 7 years
Microbiota in Breastfed Infants May Help Prevent Overweight
Elevated risk of overweight for formula-fed infants attenuated with adjustment for gut microbiota
Cannabis Compound Transfers to Breast Milk
More research needed to determine long-term effects on development
Factors ID’d for Breastfeeding Behavior in Women With BMI ≥30
Factors include intention to breastfeed, belief in breast milk's nutritional sufficiency, body image
