Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Posterior Ankyloglossia
Ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) can contribute to the inability to exclusively breastfeed for the recommended 6 month duration.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Linked to Fewer Behavioral Difficulties for Children
Breastfeeding is associated with fewer parent-reported behavioral difficulties, which decrease further with longer duration of breastfeeding.
Guidelines Indicate Breastfeeding is Safe After Maternal Anesthesia
Breastfeeding is safe after anesthesia, according to guidelines issued by the Association of Anaesthetists.
2009-2015 Saw Breastfeeding Up for Most Races/Ethnicities
Disparities in breastfeeding rates increased between black, white infants from 2009-10 to 2014-15.
Breastfeeding Rates Lower Among Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Participants indicated that the main reason they discontinued breastfeeding was the restart of their medication.
Breast Milk Pasteurization Prevents Postnatal CMV Transmission
Short-term pasteurization of breast milk may reduce the incidence of postnatally acquired cytomegalovirus infection through breast milk.
Paid Family Leave Policies May Modestly Increase Breastfeeding
Women in states with paid family leave policies have a modestly greater likelihood of exclusively breastfeeding at 6 months.
Protective Role of Pre-F Antibodies Against RSV Acute Respiratory Infection
Serum antibodies against the pre-fusion respiratory syncytial virus fusion protein (pre-F) may be a correlate of protection against RSV acute respiratory infection.
CDC: Most Babies Born in 2015 Started Out Breastfeeding
But less than one-half and one-quarter are exclusively breastfeeding through 3 and 6 months.
Breastfeeding Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke Post-Menopause
Stroke risk 19% lower with breastfeeding for 1 to 6 months; stronger link for longer duration.
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