Hope for HIV positive breastfeeding mothers
Mother treated with antiretroviral therapy (HAART) pass the virus onto their breastfeeding babies less often, when compared to breastfeeding mothers who were treated with conventional methods.
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Breastfeeding Exclusively May Prevent Infection
In a new study published by the Archives of Diseases in Childhood, women who exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life were less likely to report common infections
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Breast Cancer Survivors Can Breast-Feed After Treatment
Researchers presented a report at the 35th Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology that may take a few oncologists by surprise.
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Breasts, Leaky (Postpartum)
When nursing, women often have to deal with leaky breasts. Milk dripping or spraying from the breasts can be uncomfortable and messy.
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Exhaustion, Postpartum
The baby has finally arrived and it feels like that boost of nesting energy left too quickly. Many moms feel postpartum exhaustion and simply need a bit of time to rest-up while her body is changing, yet again, and trying to return to normal.
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Breasts, Leaky (Colostrum)
When the final stages of pregnancy grow near, hormones are released that activate milk glands to begin production. At first the milk produced is thick and full of protein for easy digestion by the baby. This milk is called colostrum.
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Caring for the Baby When Mom Breastfeeds
Moms who breastfeed do have an advantage over dad when it comes to
bonding with the baby, but that does not have to be the steadfast rule.
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Bottle Feeding: Is It Healthy?
Bottle feeding offers a safe, healthy alternative to breastfeeding. All formulas must offer a basic list of nutritional advantages to the baby. Among infant formulas there are four types: milk-based, soy-based, lacto-based and speciality.
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Breastfed Babies Have Lesser Risk of Asthma
A new study conducted by researchers in the Netherlands finds babies fed exclusively breast milk until 6 months of age are less likely to suffer from asthma symptoms.
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Lactation and Cardiovascular Disease
According to a study presented at the 27th Meeting of the Society for the Maternal-Fetal Medicine, women who choose to breastfeed are less likely to suffer from Coronary Artery Disease later in life.
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Mothers of NICU Newborns Lacking Privacy
Despite smaller patient numbers and secluded environments, neonatal
intensive care units (NICU) are not the best places for breastfeeding
mothers, according to a new study from researchers at the Frances Payne
Bolton School of Nursing.
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Hazelnut Oil: A New Source for Healthy Formula Fats
A mother's breast milk is perfect in every way and can provide all
the nutrition her baby needs for more than a year. When a new mother cannot or chooses not to breastfeed, infant formula is the alternative.
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Low Milk Supply When Breastfeeding
It is common for women to feel they are experiencing low
milk supply at just the precise moment the female body gets used to
feeding. Over-filled, leaky breasts are replaced with breasts that feel
near normal and rarely leak.
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Breastfeeding: Nipple Confusion
Nipple confusion occurs when baby is introduced to bottle feeding before he masters breastfeeding. There is nothing wrong with bottle feedingbreast milk, but breastfeeding is much more difficult than bottlefeeding ' something infants quickly learn.
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Can I Have In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) While Breastfeeding?
There is very little information about the safety of IVF while
breastfeeding; probably because most fertility doctors suggest waiting
until baby has been weaned.
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Does Pregnancy Affect Breast Milk Production?
There is a good chance your breast milk supply will decrease during
pregnancy. Some women notice a change in the first few months and others
in the second trimester.
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Fertility Drugs and Breastfeeding
Fertility drugs are not commonly used by breastfeeding women so
there is very little information on safety and efficacy. It is not known
if drugs like Clomid, HCG, FSH and other fertility drugs pass to baby
in breast milk.
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Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing
There is a theory that the female human body will naturally space
pregnancies, only allowing conception when the body is ready for another
fetus. The theory depends heavily on cessation of ovulation and lactation amenorrhea while breastfeeding.
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Can I Continue Breastfeeding While Pregnant?
You can continue to breastfeed while you are pregnant, but you may
notice changes in breast milk production and supply. Progesterone
increases overpower prolactin, leaving less of the lactation hormone in
the blood stream.
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When to Work on Breastfeeding Basics
From the first weeks after conception, the breasts are naturallypreparing for breastfeeding. While the body is taking care of the basics, you'll need time to prepare for the art of breastfeeding.
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Possible Culprit of Low Breast Milk Supply is Identified
New research is shedding light on why some breastfeeding women have alow milk supply. Insulin, the hormone that transports sugar from thebloodstream to the body's cells, may play an important role.
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Breastfeeding: Colostrum
Colostrum, often referred to as first milk, is produced during the
latter stages of pregnancy. The milk is thick, yellow and packed with
antibodies and protein to protect and feed your new baby.
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Breast Milk Sold on Internet May be Tainted
Breast milk purchased over the internet could make babies sick,
according to a new study. Researchers found high amounts of bacteria in
most of the samples they purchased through two internet companies.
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Newborn and Baby: Month 7
The thrills of being a parent are a daily benefit of caring for baby, but that care takes energy and nearly all of your time.
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What is Lactation Amenorrhea?
Breastfeeding mothers who do not experience a normal menstrual period
are considered to have lactation amenorrhea. The condition is considered
a natural means of birth control.
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Baby Food Lacking Nutritional Content Infants Need
According to research completed in 2012, the majority of commercial baby
food is sweet and lacking the nutrition infants need when weaning from
the breast.
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Contraceptives During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about contraceptives and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Are they safe for use during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding?
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Neonatal Supplementation Practices in a Hospital Setting
Supplementing breastfeeding neonates with formula is necessary in some situations, but the practice may be used in situations where supplementation is not medically needed.
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Polyamines in Human Breast Milk for Preterm and Term Infants
Researchers from the University of Murcia, in Spain, recently published a
study revealing the differences between the level of polyamines in the
breast milk of mothers born to preterm infants and the breast milk of
mothers with infants born term.
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Does Synthetic Oxytocin Affect Prefeeding Cues?
Oxytocin is commonly used during labor to speed up the process. There is no current study information on the possible connection between oxytocin use and prefeeding cues.
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Baby-Friendly Hospital Accreditation and Breastfeeding Rates
A recent review of breastfeeding rates at one and four months postpartum
in mothers who gave birth at BFHI (Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative) hospitals reveals the initiative has
little impact on overall breastfeeding rates.
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Neighborhood Economics and Fetal Weight
Does the neighborhood where you live affect risk factors for very preterm birth? Researchers in France found a correlation between
social factors present in certain neighborhoods and increased risk of
very preterm birth.
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Can Consuming Fish Make My Child Smarter?
All you have to do is feed your child more fish and their IQ will go through the roof ' well, not exactly.
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Breastfeed 6 Months for $320?
The life-long value of breastfeeding to both mother and child is
continuously confirmed with medical studies conducted around the world.
Even so, many mothers are reluctant to take on the challenge.
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Most Common Food and Nutrition Myths During Breastfeeding
New moms have the go-ahead to pop the cork off that celebratory
champagne once the baby is born. The key to drinking alcohol during
breastfeeding is to control portion size and have the correct timing.
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Clarinex During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Calrinex during pregnancy, breastfeeding and trying to conceive (TTC). Is it safe?
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Breastfeeding Reduces Risk of Infant Stomach Obstruction
Some babies just seem to be more fussy than others. The case could be
more physical disorder than disposition, though, and a recent study
suggests bottle-feeding may be the culprit in some cases.
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Breastfeeding and Tacrolimus
Tacrolimus, an immunosuppressive medication, can be given after
organ transplant to fight organ rejection. According to researchers from
various institutions in the United Kingdom, contraindication in
breastfeeding is not based on clinical research.
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Feeding Choice, Gender and Infant Growth
A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics International
shows a correlation between feeding method and infant growth in male
offspring. Information for the study was collected by researchers at
Showa University School of Medicine in Tokyo.
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Digoxin During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about Digoxin and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Is it safe to use while pregnant and/or breastfeeding?
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Bronchodilators During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about bronchodilators and pregnancy/breastfeding. Are they safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
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Trentinoin During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about Trentinoin and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Is it safe to use while pregnant and/or breastfeeding?
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Allegra During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Allegra is an over-the-counter allergy medication once available only by
prescription. The medication is commonly used as a preventative
treatment for seasonal allergies, but may be suggested to some patients
for off-label treatment of other medical conditions.
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Infant Formula May Support Breastfeeding Duration
Breastfeeding is the healthiest option for most infants. Mothers who
want to breastfeed are often advised to start breastfeeding from birth
in the hospital and to avoid using commercial infant formulas at all
costs to prevent confusion.
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Breastfeeding Exclusively Does Not Reduce Eczema Risk
Women who exclusively breastfeed for the first four months after birth do not decrease an infant's risk of eczema according to researchers who published their report in the British Journal of Dermatology.
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Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Is Not Affected by Breastfeeding
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease process that varies from one pregnant woman to another.
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I Chose to Bottle Feed Now Moms Hate Me
It wasn’t until I chose to switch from breastfeeding to bottle feeding
that I truly understood just how segregated some of the breastfeeding
population is from bottle feeding mothers.
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Should my breasts be leaking during pregnancy?
The changes that occur in a woman's body during pregnancy are absolutely
amazing. Through all three of my pregnancies the changes remained new
and exciting until my breasts started leaking.
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How to Handle Breast Leaks at Work
Breastfeeding is the best way to feed baby, but it doesn't afford many women the option of staying at home the entire first year after birth. When you must return to the workplace you must also prepare for leaking breasts at any and all times.
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