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Human Breast Milk Bank - Interview with Co-Founder of Amaara
bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"liDr. Raghuram Mallaiah is the Director, Neonatology at Fortis La Femme and the co-founder of Amaara, India's first public human milk bank/liliAmaara...
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Early Breast-Feeding Success Not Affected by Fentanyl
The success of bbreastfeeding/b does not seem to be affected by the use of opioid bfentanyl/b in the solution used to maintain an bepidural/b during childbirth. Fentanyl is generally used as part of...
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Breastfeeding May Not Reduce Risk of Hay Fever, Eczema
The risk of developing asthma and allergies depends on your genes, environment and lifestyle factors and may not be reduced in children who are breastfed. The effect of breastfeeding on the risk of...
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Breast Milk can Compliment the Use of Probiotics in Babies
bHighlights/b ul class = "group-list punch-points" liProbiotic supplements are well known to encourage gut health in patients but sometimes benefits associated with bacterial colonization are short...
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Breastfeeding for 6 Months or More can Reduce Risk of Diabetes by Half
bHighlights:/b ul class="group-list punch-points"liMothers who breastfeed their babies for 6 months or more reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by nearly half throughout their childbearing...
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Every Mom Should Know How To Make Breastfeeding Comfortable
Both you and your baby benefit from breastfeeding but it can be hard work. Be patient and feed often, say experts. Mimansa Malhotra (PT), Lactation Consultant and Lamaze child birth educator on behalf...
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Breastfeeding may Have Long-term Benefits on Mothers' Heart Health
bHighlights:/b ul class = "group-list punch-points" liBreastfeeding has long-term health benefits on mothers./li liLactating for at least six months improves mother's heart health./li liThis benefit...
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Breast-feeding or Formula? The Feeding Method for Mothers in Post-disaster Camps
New study emphasizes on the need for humanitarian aid groups to be trained in safe infant and young child feeding protocols. The study conducted by the University of Georgia, following the 2015...
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Breastfeeding may Protect from Childhood Obesity
bHigh-birthweight is associated with an increased risk of childhood obesity or overweight but breastfeeding may reduce the risk/b, research at the Ewha Woman's University College of Medicine in Seoul...
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Household Food Insecurity and Breastfeeding Linked: New Insights
Food insecurity has a negative impact on breastfeeding. Mothers living with food insecurity are less likely to breastfeed exclusively for the recommended 6 months, revealed study published in CMAJ...
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Longer Duration of Maternity Leave May Increase Breastfeeding in Active Duty...
A new study examines the impacts of extended maternity leave on the initiation and duration of breastfeeding in military active duty mothers. While there is no demonstrable difference in initiation of...
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Human Milk Oligosaccharides May Prevent Food Allergies in Infants
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) is a unique sugar composition in mother's breastmilk may reduce food sensitization in infants, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in...
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Mothers Living with Smokers Stop Breastfeeding Their Babies Sooner
Mothers who are living in a household with two or more smokers are more likely to stop breastfeeding their babies sooner. The findings of the study are published in iBreastfeeding Medicine/i. In a...
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Co-Workers Support is Important for Breastfeeding Mothers
Support from female co-workers could be much better for new mothers who are breastfeeding than getting encouragement from their significant others, close friends and relatives, reports a new study....
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Breastfeeding in the First Hour of Birth Lowers Risk of Newborn Death...
Three out of five infants globally are put at higher risk of death and diseases by not breastfeeding them within the first hour of life and hindering the chances of meeting their physical and mental...
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'Breastfeeding: Foundation for Life' - World Breastfeeding Week
bHighlights/b: ul class="group-list punch-points"liWorld Breastfeeding Week is observed every year from August 1st to 7supth/sup to bring about more awareness on importance of breastfeeding for the...
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Second-Hand Smoking Has Negative Impact on Breastfeeding Habits
New Mothers stopped breastfeeding the child earlier who were exposed to second-hand cigarette smoke in their homes when compared to women not exposed to the smoke, reports a new study. The findings of...
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Useful Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms
Breast milk is considered an elixir for the baby as it helps in the overall child's development. The awareness for exclusive breastfeeding have been highlighted over the years. The World Health...
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Marijuana Found in Breast Milk Up to Six Days After Use: Study
THC, the primary psychoactive component of marijuana was detected in 63% of breast milk samples for up to six days after the mother's last reported use. With the legalization of marijuana in several...
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Link between Breastfeeding and Infant Health is Not Straight-forward: Study
New study highlights a better understanding of the association between breastfeeding and infant health in the first year of life. The findings of the study are published in the journal iSocial Science...
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