“We have shown that milk changes throughout lactation, even after years of milk production,” says lead author and former postdoc Brittany Goods, PhD ’17, assistant professor of engineering at Dartmouth. The most abundant cells they found were lactocytes, which expressed many genes for proteins found in breast milk as well as transporters needed to secrete […]
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Moph builds capacity for lactation counselors
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is working to build and prepare the capacity of breastfeeding counselors in Qatar under the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative. In this context, the Ministry of Health organized a one-week workshop to train health practitioners specialized in counseling on the skills needed to support mothers and their […]
MoPH builds capacity of lactation counselors
Doha: The Ministry of Public Health is working to build and prepare the capacity of breastfeeding counselors in the State of Qatar under the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative. In this context, the Ministry of Health organized a one-week workshop to train health practitioners specialized in counseling on the skills needed to support mothers and their […]
Everyone has a role to play in helping breastfeeding parents to breastfeed
This National Breastfeeding Week (June 27-July 3), everyone is encouraged to play their part in supporting breastfeeding with helpful tips on how to make it happen. Nursing parents: Breastfeeding is a skill that can take time to master, but there is plenty of support available. Visit start for life for information and support on how […]
Stakeholders are urged to provide space for nursing mothers in offices
Nursing mother Child development actors have advocated for the allocation of workplace spaces for nursing mothers to feed their babies. Contributing to a discussion on the draft Revised Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Policy Framework in Kumasi, Ms. Inna Saudatu Mohammed, Nutritionist, said mothers do not always have to be away work to feed […]
EXCLUSIVE: Smart for Life ramps up manufacturing of milk powdered breastfeeding products despite infant formula shortage
Smart for Life Inc. SMFL The Doctors Scientific Organica division has accelerated the production of milk powder to increase milk production, nourish the postpartum body and help fight sugar cravings. Smart for Life develops, markets, manufactures, acquires, operates and sells a wide range of nutritional and related products. The company is executing a buy and […]
Humoral response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in lactating mothers and mother-to-child antibody transfer through breast milk
This was a single-center prospective cohort study conducted at Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico in Milan, Italy, between May 23, 2021 and October 30, 2021. Study approval The study protocol was approved by the ethics committee of the sponsoring center (Comitato Etico Milano Area B–Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Milano, protocol […]
CT to cover doulas, breastfeeding support for pregnant Medicaid patients by next summer
As the national maternal mortality rate continues to rise, the state is stepping up its Medicaid program to protect and care for its pregnant patients. In a program beginning next summer, pregnant women under HUSKY, Connecticut’s Medicaid program, will be able to get covered help from doulas and breastfeeding specialists, according to the state Department […]
Friedson introduces bills providing paid family leave and lactation rooms for county employees
County Council Member Andrew Friedson (on the podium) speaks at a news conference on Tuesday about legislation that would grant paid family leave to county employees and require lactation rooms in county buildings. With the support of his colleagues, County Council Member Andrew Friedson is leading efforts to provide paid family leave and lactation rooms […]
Breastfeeding support for expectant parents amid the formula crisis [SPONSORED]
Bare shelves of formula milk at a local store (Picture: Nuvance Health) sponsored article By Sarah ChurchCertified Nurse Midwife, Nuvance Health Medical Practice Sara Church, CNM (Photo: Nuvance Health) The topic of the recent shortage of infant formula has been rumored in our parent groups on local social media recently, and I’m thrilled to see […]
Effect of Maternal Employment on the Practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers of Infants Aged 6-12 Months in Wolkite City, Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study | BMC Women’s Health
Design, period and framework of the study A community-based comparative cross-sectional study design was conducted from February 20 to March 28, 2020 in the town of Wolkite which is 158 km from Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, in the south- west along the main road from Addis Ababa. at Jimma. The administration of the […]
Bassett Medical Center receives award for excellent lactation care
This month, the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and the International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®) recognized Bassett Medical Center (BMC) for excellence in lactation care. The IBCLC Care Award recognizes that Bassett Medical Center regularly employs professionals who hold the prestigious International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) certification and offers a lactation program […]
Sierra View will offer breastfeeding classes | New
The smallest patients in the community will once again have the in-person support of the Sierra View Medical Center Breastfeeding Resource Center available to them. As Sierra View continues to recover from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital can once again offer in-person breastfeeding classes each month. Offered in English and Spanish, […]
Promoting breastfeeding and complementary foods
Breastfeeding is the best start in life for any child. Protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding is essential to maternal and child health, as well as key to achieving several Sustainable Development Goals. The WHO recommends that mothers begin breastfeeding within one hour of birth and exclusively breastfeed for an infant’s first 6 months to achieve […]
R-III addressing the need for lactation rooms in schools
John Rohlf, editor Later this month, the Warren County R-III School Board will consider a lactation support policy in district buildings. The board, at its last meeting, voted on a policy regarding lactation activities. Missouri Bill 432, passed in 2021, requires school districts to adopt written policies to provide accommodations for lactation employees and students […]
R-III meeting the need for lactation rooms in schools
John Rohlf, editor Later this month, the Warren County R-III School Board will consider a lactation support policy in district buildings. The board, at its last meeting, voted on a policy regarding lactation activities. Missouri Bill 432, passed in 2021, requires school districts to adopt written policies to provide accommodations for lactation employees and students […]
Breastfeeding challenges highlighted by local activists amid shortage of infant formula
As infant formula shortages continue to plague families and caregivers in New Mexico, many are feeling the stress and uncertainty about how they will feed their infants. The head of the US Food and Drug Administration told a Senate committee on Thursday that he expects there will be a surplus of infant formula available in […]
Extending Breastfeeding Duration Linked to Lower Asthma Risk in Children – Consumer Health News
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Longer duration of exclusive breastfeeding may protect against childhood asthma, according to a study published online May 9 in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Keadrea Wilson, MD, of the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center at Memphis, and colleagues studied the association between breastfeeding duration and childhood […]
Groove Music stimulates the brain; Breastfeeding and Cognition; Delirium and future dementia
Groovy beats that make people want to move to the music improve cognitive performance by stimulating the prefrontal cortex. (Scientific reports) Spermidine supplements did not improve memory and biomarkers compared to a placebo for people with subjective cognitive decline, a clinical trial showed. (Open JAMA Network) Investigation tegoprubart showed dose-dependent target engagement and biomarker response […]
Shortage of infant formula compounds stress of breastfeeding difficulties
First-time mom Liz Lockerman prepared for breastfeeding by taking classes, reading books and practicing different baby-holding positions. She even bought a freezer for the basement, in anticipation of building a supply of frozen breast milk for her return to work. But nothing went as planned after the birth of his daughter, Sophie. They struggled so […]
Reviews | Breastfeeding is not a ‘free’ solution to the shortage of infant formula
Adjust the salary slider to see the value of your time if you were to breastfeed for six months. Median annual salary of women in the United States $49,000 $15,000 $200,000 Each woman’s experience is unique. Below, I describe how my expenses and the cost of my time break down month by month. Just some […]
Nursing Accessories Market Size, Scope and Forecast
New Jersey, United States – The latest study published on theBreastfeeding Accessories Market“with market size, share, trend and forecast to 2029.” The market study covers important research data and development resource materials for managers, analysts, industry experts, and other competitors. This report investigation helps market players to make better decisions and understand the market growth […]
Shortage of infant formula sparks calls for more breastfeeding support
Parents scramble to find formula. Factories are working around the clock to do more. And military cargo planes are forms of air transport from abroad. Often overlooked, however, in the race to fill the void left by the closure of a major formula plant due to suspicion of contamination is the most natural alternative: breast […]
Formula crisis highlights barriers to breastfeeding in southern states
Despite the efforts made in recent weeks by the federal government to resolve the shortage of infant formulaparents still struggle to find formula. The Food and Drug Administration announcement this week that nearly two million boxes of infant formula from a UK-based company would arrive in the US in the coming days. Abbott Laboratories – […]
Formula crisis highlights obstacles to breastfeeding in southern states
Despite the efforts made in recent weeks by the federal government to resolve the shortage of infant formulaparents still struggle to find formula. The Food and Drug Administration announcement this week that nearly two million boxes of infant formula from a UK-based company would arrive in the US in the coming days. Abbott Laboratories – […]
Lactation specialists provide breastfeeding support during formula shortage
The national shortage of infant formula puts many families in a difficult position. Some even rethink their baby’s feeding plan. While breastfeeding is normal and natural, it’s a personal choice, it’s not always easy, and it’s not for everyone. There is a lot to learn about breastfeeding. Information and support from your healthcare team can […]
Villagers find workshop on food security and breastfeeding useful
More than 200 people residing in 90 villages in Kampong Thom province have found the workshop on food security and breastfeeding useful to them. The workshop was led by the government, RACHA and relevant experts. It was funded by GIZ – as a multi-sectoral Food and Nutrition Security Project (MUSEFO) which focused on tackling malnutrition […]
Lactation specialist offers support during formula shortage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Amid the nationwide shortage of infant formula, local breastfeeding specialists say more and more people are now calling with questions about breastfeeding. Emily Stewart of Nashville is a mother of two children. Stewart had no problem breastfeeding her first child. However, breastfeeding her 4-week-old son, Miles, has been a challenge. “I […]
For black mothers, breastfeeding isn’t always an option
Photo: Kingspirit Image Room (Shutterstock) Since February, the country has experienced a shortage of infant formula prompted by the FDA to shut down a Michigan plant due to a recall of three brands of powdered formula. Across the country, families are struggling to find formula in their local stores as the federal government tries desperately […]
Exclusive breastfeeding? Yes. Effective breastfeeding? No. What to do ? -Governance now
An IAS officer writes about a project that improves weight gain in babies in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra Our hearts almost skipped a beat when we heard the success story of Community Health Worker (CHO) Dr. Sandeep Kakuste with baby Pinki Lakhan Patil, who was born underweight in a brick oven. Pinki weighed 1.7 kg […]
why breastfeeding is not an easy alternative
BOISE, Idaho — In light of the national formula shortage, many people have made remarks suggesting parents “just breastfeed their babies instead.” In short, it’s not that simple, especially for families with food allergies. “These families often can’t choose another formula,” said Free to Feed co-founder Trillyte Paullin. “They only have one formula, or a […]
Duration of breastfeeding has modest effect on child cognition – Consumer Health News
THURSDAY, May 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Associations between breastfeeding duration and cognitive scores persist after adjusting for socioeconomic factors and maternal cognitive ability, though the effect is modest, a published study finds. online May 25 in PLOS ONE. Reneé Pereyra-Elías, MD, of the University of Oxford in the UK, and colleagues assessed whether the […]
Breastfeeding may boost a child’s brain power, study finds – Consumer Health News
THURSDAY, May 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Breastfeeding has long been thought to help increase a child’s IQ, but other factors such as the mother’s level of education and/or social status could also be responsible for part of this benefit. Now, a new study shows that babies who were breastfed for six months or more […]
Lactation consultant Tina Vettel teaches moms twice a week at Grand Island Regional | Grand Island Local News
Twice a week, Tina Vettel has a good time with new moms who share advice, friendship and assurances. The women meet Monday mornings and Thursday evenings at the Grand Island Regional Medical Center, where Vettel serves as a lactation consultant. The support group is called “Watch Me Grow”. Vettel helps new mothers learn more about […]
Families seek help from lactation counselors amid shortage of infant formula
Doctors and healthcare professionals are struggling to manage the current shortage of formula and the importance of postnatal care and education. Lactation Consultant and Head of Boram’s Postnatal Retreat, Melissa Kotlenjoined Gaelle Guyardo the host of the national health and wellness show Bloom with postnatal care and education tips that are essential for new moms […]
Chester County Hospital recognized for excellence in lactation care
Image via Chester County Hospital. From left to right: Robin Frees, Michele Quigley and Colleen Hurley. In December, Chester County Hospital was named Best Hospital for Maternity Care by US News and World Reportand now he has been recognized for his excellence in lactation care. The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and the […]
A mixed-methods study on the association of six-month predominant breastfeeding with socioecological factors and COVID-19 in experienced breastfeeding women in Hong Kong
This article was originally published here Int Breastfeed J. 2022 May 21;17(1):40. doi: 10.1186/s13006-022-00484-7. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Over the past decade, various breastfeeding policies have been implemented in Hong Kong, including changes to perinatal guidelines in government hospitals, adoption of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), providing guidelines for the marketing of infant formula, criminalizing discrimination […]
Extending the duration of exclusive breastfeeding seems protective against childhood asthma
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World Breastfeeding Protection Day – PAHO/WHO
Join us on Friday May 20for the World Breastfeeding Protection Day webinar to discuss the impact of the marketing of breastmilk substitutes on infant feeding decisions and the progress and challenges of implementing the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes in countries. How to participate DATE: Friday May 20, 2022. TIME: 10:00 – 00:00 […]
Chester County Hospital wins award for excellence in lactation care – Daily Local
WEST CHESTER – Chester County Hospital Maternity Unit continues to be nationally recognized as the best hospital for maternity care. In December, the hospital was named Best Hospital for Maternity Care by US News & World Report among other national recognitions and is now recognized for excellence in lactation care. The International Board of Lactation […]
A lactation expert helps moms increase their milk in times of shortage
CLEVELAND — As store shelves remain empty in the infant formula aisles, some new moms are seeking help from lactation specialists to see if they can increase the amount of milk their bodies produce. What do you want to know Some mothers seek medical help to start breastfeeding again Doctors say it’s possible to re-lactrate […]
The solution to formula shortages doesn’t call for more breastfeeding
Placeholder while loading article actions The United States is suffering from severe infant formula shortages – the nationwide stock-out rate has reached 43%. The shortage has alarmed parents and left some begging for help on social media. But instead of offering help, many instead insulted and blamed mothers, ridiculing them as inadequate parents for not […]
Capital Health Wins Third Consecutive Award for Excellence in Lactation Services
HOPEWELL, NJ, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Capital Health was recently recognized by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and the International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®) for excellence in lactation care. For the third consecutive time, lactation services at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell received the IBCLC Care Award for its work […]
Families seek help with lactation due to shortage of infant formula
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As parents continue to find ways to feed their babies amid a national infant formula shortagesome families have started using lactation consultants. Lactation consultants help families with a variety of barriers they may face while breastfeeding. Consultants can help mothers with insufficient or excessive breast milk intake, feeding plans, and help […]
Breastfeeding mother shares her humiliating experience with airport security
Traveling without your baby for the first time can be difficult. And if you’re breastfeeding, it can be even harder, as you have to pump milk every few hours to get enough of it from your body, to avoid a huge amount of discomfort, and to prevent the risk of infection. But for Emily Calandrelli, […]
FDA working to advance real-world data collection on pregnancy and breastfeeding
Posted May 16, 2022 | By Mary Ellen Schneider Sara Head, PhD, FDA Office of Women’s Health The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working on ways to facilitate greater use of real-world data (RWD) to help understand the safety and effectiveness of drugs used during pregnancy and pregnancy. feeding with milk. Despite the […]
Bette Midler freaked out over breastfeeding remark following formula shortage
Singer and actress Bette Midler received a round of boos on Twitter Inc. TWTR after proposing the idea that American women affected by the current shortage of infant formula should turn to breastfeeding. What happened: Midler replied to a tweet by MSNBC host Stephanie Ruehlewho observed, “The shortage of infant formula reveals an astonishing secret […]
The TSA has apologized to the breastfeeding mother who told her she was not allowed to bring ice packs on a plane to keep her breast milk cold
The Transportation Security Administration has apologized for an incident earlier this week when a nursing mother said she was prevented from carrying ice packs on a plane that she needed to keep her breast milk cool. “The screening process she received unfortunately did not meet our standards,” said R. Carter Langston, a TSA spokesperson. The […]
Five Breastfeeding Secrets Every New Mom Should Know
Actor Neha Dhupia has always spoken about the rights, issues and struggles that new mothers face, their health and the freedom to choose how and where they want to feed their babies. Her breastfeeding and parenting initiative – where they discuss all things parenting fears and issues – is called “Freedom To Feed”, and a […]
A Note on Defending Breastfeeding During a Formula Shortage
By now, you’ve probably seen news stories about the shortage of formula in the United States. ability of manufacturers to meet demand. The shortage is causing intense stress for formula-dependent families as retailers resort to rationing purchases and customers find store shelves empty of big-name brands. It really is a crisis. And sadly, some breastfeeding […]
New research shows correlation between breastfeeding and lower risk of heart disease
The health benefits of breastfeeding for babies have been well documented for decades. Babies who are breastfed have a lower risk asthma, obesity, type 1 diabetes and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Breastfed babies are also less likely to suffer from ear infections and stomach bugs. But breastfeeding mothers enjoy the health benefits as well. […]
New York State Law Would Strengthen Employee Breastfeeding Rights in the Workplace | Epstein Becker & Green
The New York State Legislature passed S4844-B (the “Act”) on May 3, 2022, which would expand the rights of employed nurses to express breast milk in the workplace. Under current New York law, employers must provide employees with reasonable break times and make reasonable efforts to provide space for employees to express breast milk. Like […]
Emily Calandrelli denounces the TSA for her terrible breastfeeding experience
Emily Calandrelli, star of Netflix’s popular children’s show Emily’s wonderful laboratory, shares the details of an overwhelming experience as a breastfeeding mother at LAX. Calandrelli, mother of a toddler and 10-week-old baby, says she was ‘humiliated’ by two male TSA agents when they told her she was not allowed to bring ice packs on her […]
Information on medications during pregnancy and lactation for the health care provider – 05/11/2022
On this page Date: May 11, 2022 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET Image The Office of Women’s Health is hosting a webinar in collaboration with CDER’s Maternal and Pediatric Health Division titled: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Medication Information for the Health Care Provider. This webinar will discuss the FDA’s current pregnancy and lactation labeling […]
Lactation counselors look at solutions to formula shortages
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – According to the Infant Nutrition Council of America, 60% of parents said include formula milk in their infant’s diet during the first six months of life. It can totally or partially replace breast milk in an infant’s diet. Once they are past 6 months, the need for formula milk may increase. […]
Breastfeeding and Its Association with Early Childhood Cavities – An Umbrella Review
This article was originally published here J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2022 Mar 1;46(2):75-85. doi: 10.17796/1053-4625-46.2.1. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To systematically appraise systematic reviews and meta-analyses investigating the association of breastfeeding with ECC. STUDY DESIGN: A systematic search was performed of MEDLINE® (PubMed), EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Database, OVID, the Joanna Briggs Institute Database of Systematic Reviews […]
How a breastfeeding company changed its approach to gender inclusion
The field of branding and advertising is undergoing a powerful shift towards inclusive representation and moving away from a gender binary. From fashion designers and retailers using a beautiful array of designs to the rise of clothing brands that are “gender fluidcompanies are celebrating a wider range of human bodies and experiences than ever before. […]
Breastfeeding, lactation and the changing nature of breast milk
Motherhood piqued my interest and gave me yet another reason to delve into the science behind breastmilk. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that breast milk manages to provide the nutrients necessary for the development of a child during the first months of life. Although breastfeeding is a natural process, it is not always an […]
U.S. Birth and Breastfeeding Trend Statistics – Orange County Register
modern motherhood For Mother’s Day, we take a look at trends in birth rates and breastmilk substitutes in the United States and around the world. How many moms are there in the United States? The census indicates that there are about 85 million. Statistics from recent years: According to figures from February Nation’s Vital Statistics […]
How Canadian Lactation Cookies Made Their Way to International Markets
Lisa Sanguedolce, owner of Le Dolci Bakery & Culinary Classroom, pictured in Toronto on April 26 with a new line of cookies she produces.Peter Power/The Globe and Mail Shortly after the birth of her son in 2018, Toronto bakery owner Lisa Sanguedolce crossed the Canada-US border to buy lactation cookies from US retail giant Target. […]
Assessing the Impact of a Statewide Effort to Improve Breastfeeding Rates: A RE-AIM Evaluation of CHAMPS in Mississippi
This article was originally published here Mother Child Nutr. May 4, 2022:e13370. doi: 10.1111/mcn.13370. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Communities and Hospitals Advance Maternity Practices (CHAMPS) is a public health initiative, operating in Mississippi since 2014, to improve maternal and child health practices and reduce racial disparities in breastfeeding. Using the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation […]
Do EFAs in lactation diets impact sow and litter performance?
When nutritionists think of extra fats, Julia Holen says they most often think of them as a source of energy, but they also provide essential fatty acids (EFAs), primarily linoleic acid (LA) and linoleic acid. alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), to the animal. . “From the literature, we know it can influence the composition of colostrum and […]
Implications for breast milk banks
For one study, researchers sought to identify the nutritional content and bioactive substances of long-term lactation milk in order to locate milk from new donors for human milk banks. Approximately 43 mothers of term infants (TIHM) (3–6 weeks lactation) and 50 women who had breastfed for more than one year provided samples of long-term lactation […]
The Lactation network launches the Newborn Families program | News
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 3, 2022– The Lactation Network (TLN), the one-stop-shop for insured lactation care and products, today announces The Newborn Families Program. This new program allows employers to provide eligible members with access to expert lactation care, essential products and educational resources from TLN to help them overcome barriers and achieve their breastfeeding goals. With […]
Lactation Network Launches Newborn Families Program
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Lactation Network (TLN), the one-stop-shop for insured lactation care and products, today announces The Newborn Families Program. This new program allows employers to provide eligible members with access to TLN’s expert lactation care, essential products and educational resources to help them overcome barriers and achieve their breastfeeding goals. With the right care and […]
SimpliFed will provide lactation support services to military families
ITHACA, NY, May 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Simplified, the telehealth platform dedicated to infant nutrition and parenting support, today announced that it will begin supporting military families and the health of their babies with lactation support telehealth services as part of of the TRICARE program. The new support is part of a Department of […]
Dad Says He’s Getting Back With His Ex After Dragging Breastfeeding Battle
The internet trolled a dad who said he was getting back together with his ex after they argued over her breastfeeding their son in private. Posted on Reddit’s “AmITheA**hole” forum, female with username u/evie364 shared his storyearning 5,000 upvotes and 2,000 comments. The Redditor began by explaining that her ex-husband hangs out with their son […]
A Mom’s Heartfelt Breastfeeding Advice
Breastfeeding doesn’t last forever and every mom has a different breastfeeding experience. For some moms, it’s a long journey. For others, it’s a short encounter. For all the moms out there, whether you tried it for a day or chased it for years, that means something. And when that breastfeeding journey comes to an end, […]
CSUN opens lactation pod at Bayramian Hall – Daily Sundial
CSUN opened its first lactation module on March 28 in the lobby of Bayramian Hall at the request of the university’s Institute for Community Health and Wellness, also known as HWB. The carrycot is intended to give breastfeeding people the privacy needed to pump milk and it also has a range of features aimed at […]
Breastfeeding is not easy for all moms
Breastfeeding is not easy for all moms. Period. Even though society tries to encourage mothers to breastfeed their children, we have to be honest that it can be a difficult and even painful journey for some. This mama is getting real in a moving Instagram post and reminds us to be careful of the words […]
Is breastfeeding safe for infants of women with epilepsy taking anticonvulsant drugs?
According to the results of a study published in Seizure: Epilepsy Journal. World health organizations recommend exclusively breastfeeding infants for at least 6 months. Deciding whether or not to stop ASM is a serious concern for half of women epilepsy who are of childbearing age. Many studies have assessed ASM concentrations in the breast milk […]
Providence Everett Lactation and Postpartum Clinic offers support for new parents
EVERETT – Washington State has one of the highest percentages of parents who choose breastfeeding at the time of childbirth, but starting or maintaining lactation can be problematic for some parents , and that’s when the Providence Everett Breastfeeding and Postpartum Clinic steps in to help. According to a CDC Breastfeeding Newsletter 2020 When surveying […]
Breastfeeding
MDHHS is committed to supporting breastfeeding families, increasing breastfeeding initiation and duration, and closing the breastfeeding gap between black and white populations that persists in Michigan. Although from 2010 to 2018, the disparity between whites and blacks in breastfeeding initiation has narrowed from 19% to 14.7%, MDHHS remains committed to closing this gap further. The […]
Top tips from a lactation expert
Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned milkmaid who’s been out of the baby game for a while, the truth is that it will take some time for your body’s milk supply to adjust. And if you’re going back to work soon, trying to increase your production or build up a supply of breastmilk, […]
Breastfeeding and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome | New
April 19, 2022 – Each year, approximately 3,400 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly in the United States. The risk of sudden unexpected infant death syndrome (SUID) varies across demographic groups. Trying to make sense of these disparities, Melissa Bartick, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and MPH student at Harvard TH Chan School […]
Program pushes for representation in lactation consultants
GREENSBORO, NC — A program at North Carolina A&T State University is working to create more diversity and representation in the lactation consultant field. What do you want to know NC A&T is the first public HBCU to offer the Human Lactation Pathway 2 certificate with the intention of producing more lactation consultants who are […]
Frontier Airlines Lawsuit Settlement for Pregnant Nursing Employees
Based in Denver Border airlines reached a settlement over complaints about its policies regarding pregnant or nursing employees – a controversy described in our May 2016 article, “Frontier Told Flight Attendant to Wait Ten Hours to Pump Breast Milk.” Frontier pilots Brandy Beck, Shannon Kiedrowski, Randi Freyer and Erin Zielinksi first raised their concerns with […]
The campus celebrates the inauguration of the first “lactation capsule”
Administrators, faculty, students and staff gathered at Bayramian Hall on March 28 to celebrate the CSUN campus’ first “lactation module.” Cassidy Butow, administrative coordinator for CSUN’s Institute for Community Health and Wellness, greeted attendees at the grand opening, which featured a baby shower theme, complete with sugar cookies, balloons and beanbags. gifts. President Erika […]
Jeannie Mai got so candid about the ‘pressure’ of breastfeeding – SheKnows
Jeannie Mai just got really candid about her breastfeeding journey. The new mum, who gave birth to daughter Monaco Mai-Jenkins four months ago, spoke with PEOPLE on one of her biggest postpartum challenges. Related story Rosie Huntington-Whiteley shared a breathtaking photo of breastfeeding her daughter “[Breastfeeding is] difficult because it’s a full-time job every three […]
Woman Backed For Confronting ‘Sexist’ Step-Brother In Breastfeeding Drama
The internet supported a woman who said in a post that went viral that she recently confronted her “insufferable” brother-in-law over a comment he made about her breastfeeding. Posting on Reddit’s popular “Am I The A**hole forum” (AITA) under the username u/Large_Situation6641, the woman added that the confrontation happened at a “little party” for their […]
The Bronx has the lowest breastfeeding rate in New York. New PSA from Albert Einstein College hopes to reach Bronx mothers – Bronx Times
Hoping to dispel harmful myths and stigmas about breastfeeding, an Albert Einstein College of Medicine program hopes its new public service campaign can help increase post-hospital breastfeeding in the Bronx, where rates are the lowest in town. The Bronx Healthy Start campaign shines a spotlight on breastfeeding mothers and their various support systems, including doulas, […]
Labeling for migraine treatment Rimegepant updated with lactation data
The prescribing information for rimegepant (Nurtec® ODT) has been updated to include clinical lactation data. Rimegepant is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura and for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine. To assess the concentration of rimegepant in plasma and human milk, an […]
Breastfeeding Clinic Open House Offers Opportunities for Area Professionals to Collaborate for More Comprehensive Family Care
Plano, TX, April 13, 2022 –(PR.com)– My Pure Delivery Professional Open House6217 Chapel Hill Boulevard Suite 100, Plano, TX 75093Thursday April 21, 2022, 4-8 p.m. My Pure Delivery Breastfeeding Clinic is hosting a Professional Open House on Thursday, April 21 from 4-8 p.m. at its new location in Plano. They hope to welcome practitioners, including […]
MVHS offers breastfeeding classes | Daily Sentinel
UTICA — Mohawk Valley Health System Maternal Child Services offers free monthly breastfeeding classes for expectant parents who have chosen or are considering breastfeeding. Common breastfeeding concerns will be addressed and breastfeeding information and resources will be provided. Fathers are encouraged to attend. Classes are held at St. Luke’s Campus in Allen-Calder Conference Rooms 1 […]
Mamava offers breastfeeding places in offices and airports
For new moms, finding a space for breastfeeding during the working day can be a source of stress and discomfort. Although the Affordable Care Act requires an employer to provide a dedicated place and time for a woman to pump at work, only 40% have a space that isn’t a bathroom, according to a study […]
Nursing Accessories Market Size, Trends and Forecasts
New Jersey, United States – Verified Market Research provides an encyclopedic study of Breastfeeding Accessories Market with holistic information about important factors and aspects impacting the future growth of the market. The Breastfeeding Accessories Market has been analyzed for the forecast period 2022-2029 and the historical period 2015-2021. To assist players to gain a thorough […]
When Breastfeeding Doesn’t Come Naturally
New mothers often hear “breastfeeding is natural,” but for many, that doesn’t always sound like it. I am a mom, nurse, certified lactation consultant and mom of four young children. I consider myself very well versed in the ins and outs of breastfeeding. However, when I gave birth to my fourth child about seven months […]
The Complicated History of Breastfeeding and Black Breastfeeding | by Yewande Adeleke | April 2022
White babies, black breastmilk A nurse known as “Aunt Judy”, circa 1835; Source: History of bunk beds BLack of breastfeeding has a complicated history dating back to the era of the slave trade and the use of wet nurses. During this time, black female slaves were forced to breast-feed white babies; a practice known as […]
Health Care Providers’ Experiences of Breastfeeding Support: A Protocol for a Systematic Review of Qualitative Evidence
This article was originally published here BMJ open. 2022 Apr 8;12(4):e056001. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056001. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Breastfeeding provides various health benefits for mothers and infants. Despite the efforts that have been made, breastfeeding rates remain below global recommendations. Health care providers often fail to provide the support women need for various reasons such as lack of […]
Policy changes around HIV drive down breastfeeding
According to an analysis of interviews with experts in the field, policy changes in infant feeding guidelines for women living with HIV have weakened confidence in breastfeeding in South Africa. According to the analysis published in PLOS ONE last month. In 2001, the WHO advised women in high-income countries with low infant mortality rates to […]
Establish workplace breastfeeding zones – UNICEF Ghana
UNICEF Ghana has called on companies and employers to establish breastfeeding zones in workplaces and provide regular breaks to allow breastfeeding employees who decide to bring their babies there to breastfeed them. UNICEF Ghana Nutrition Officer, Jevaise Aballo, who made the call, said that when such a facility is available at the workplace, breastfeeding employees […]
Belfast breastfeeding support website nominated for new award
A dedicated The online breastfeeding magazine created by a Belfast mum has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Boobingit.com, founded by Ruth Maguire, has been named one of the region’s most exciting new companies after being shortlisted for a brand new rewards program. the National StartUp Awards Series was launched to recognize the burgeoning startup […]
Man killed in northeast Houston home invasion as girlfriend breastfeeds baby
Searching for the suspect who shot and killed his father in northeast Houston Police are looking for a gunman who killed a man in his northeast Houston apartment while his wife was breastfeeding their baby early Tuesday morning. HOUSTON – A man was killed in his northeast Houston apartment during a home invasion, while his […]
Mother reveals her ‘limits’ for breastfeeding her two-year-old son
A California mom has demonstrated how she sets boundaries with her still breastfeeding toddler by having her put her hands in her lap and wait for her to lift her shirt before she can start breastfeeding. Mikaela De La Myco, known as @mamadelamyco on social media, shared a ICT Tac video of herself asking her […]
The Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee will host a webinar on breastfeeding and the benefits for little preemies on April 20
Photo of the breast milk bank Murfreesboro, TN – The Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee (MMBTN) invites the public to participate in a webinar on Wednesday, April 20 at 11:00 a.m. CST from Dr. Janet Colson, RD of Middle Tennessee State University and Dr. Susan Campbell, Executive Director of MMBTN. Colson will discuss the nutritional […]
Provide breastfeeding corners in workplaces – UNICEF and GHS tell employers
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has partnered with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to advocate for a baby-friendly environment for nursing mothers in the workplace. The goal is to promote the “Start Right, Eat Right – Birth to Two Years” agenda, which educates about the need for proper nutritional care for infants. Speaking at […]
Biohaven Pharma (BHVN) Announces Nurtec Lactation Clinical Study Published in the Breastfeeding Medicine Journal
News and research before you hear about it on CNBC and others. Claim your one week free trial for StreetInsider Premium here. Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN), today announced the publication of data from an open-label, single-center, phase 1 study evaluating the excretion of a single dose of rimegepant 75 mg in the […]
Nurtec (rimegepant) clinical lactation study published in the Breastfeeding Medicine Journal
NEW HAVEN, Conn., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN), today announced that data from an open-label, single-center, phase 1 study evaluating the excretion of a single dose of rimegepant 75 mg in the breast milk of healthy lactating women has been published in the peer-reviewed journal, Breastfeeding medicinethe official […]
Baby Cafe helps mothers on their breastfeeding journey
CINCINNATI – Becoming a new mother can be a challenge when you don’t have support or guidance. That’s why a southwest Ohio hospital is stepping up to help. What do you want to know UC Health’s Baby Cafe has reopened after being temporarily closed during the pandemic It provides pregnant women and new mothers with […]
Pregnant or breastfeeding? CDC says to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should get the COVID-19 vaccine and booster when eligible, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged in recently updated guidance. The CDC’s recommendation echoes statements in support of vaccinations and booster shots from providers at Sanford Health as well as major midwifery organizations nationwide. “It’s not just part of […]