Tag: Breast-Feeding
Impact of Breastfeeding on Child Development May Be Short-Lived
After propensity matching, only statistically significant outcome was hyperactivity at age 3 years
Breastfeeding Mothers Prefer to Supplement Their Own Vitamin D
Only 55 percent of mothers supplement infants with vitamin D; most prefer to supplement themselves
Guidance Provided for Introduction of Foods to Infants
Complementary foods should not be introduced before 4 months or delayed beyond 6 months
USPSTF Recommends Primary Care Breastfeeding Interventions
Evidence suggests that interventions to promote breastfeeding have a moderate net benefit
CDC: Breastfeeding Rates on the Rise in the United States
However, many mothers stop earlier than recommended
Preemies’ Hearts Benefit From Breastfeeding in the Long Term
Improvements seen in cardiac function and size 20 years later
Benefits of Breastfeeding May Be Compromised by Antibiotics
Infants who received antibiotics were more prone to infections and obesity in childhood
Hydrolyzed Infant Formulas Don’t Shield Against Asthma, Allergies
Review of nearly 70 years of data found no protective effect
Early Weaning Linked to Reduced Risk of Atopic Dermatitis
Introduction of high number of different solid foods linked to reduced risk of atopic dermatitis
Infant Delivery and Feeding Methods Affect Microbiome
Vaginal birth and breastfeeding create different intestinal bacteria from C-section and formula
