Tag: Breast-Feeding
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
Breastfeeding May Reduce Risk of T2DM for Women With GDM
Findings for women with previously diagnosed gestational diabetes
Breastfeeding Tied to Lower Risk of Retinopathy of Prematurity
Exclusive use of human milk reduces odds of potentially blinding condition by 75 percent
