Tag: Breast-Feeding
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
Lactation Lowers Risk of T2DM After Gestational Diabetes
Compared to no lactation, long-term lactation of more than 1 to 3 months not linked to T2DM risk
Soy-Based Formula Tied to Reproductive Differences
Differences in reproductive cells, tissues in infants given soy formula vs. cow-milk formula, breast milk
Domperidone Tied to Modest Increase in Breast Milk Supply
Mothers of preterm infants with insufficient milk supply had 88.3 mL/day increase in milk volume
Breastfeeding Found to Be Protective Against Hypertension
Findings among Korean women evaluated for hypertension at postmenopausal age
