Women with higher levels of PFAS in their system may be 20% more likely to stop breastfeeding early, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are…
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Study finds no serious side effects of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in lactating women, breastfed infants
In December 2020, two novel messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines for SARS-CoV-2 received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; however, the early trials excluded lactating women, leading to questions about their safety in this specific population. In…
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Breastfeeding: Creating a circle of care
Covid-19 had its own positive and negative effects on breastfeeding. Parents had more time to spend with children, whereas lack of help, separation of mother-baby dyad resulted in poor breastfeeding outcomes. By Dr Reshma Jain and Dr Prashant Gangal Breastfeeding…
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How Dylan Dreyer Resolved Her Breastfeeding Struggles With a Necklace
Whether you breastfeed for three weeks, three months, or three years, the decision to wean is an emotional one and moms all deal with it differently. Today meteorologist Dylan Dreyer has a necklace that she says helped her come to…
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Dietary advice poor for mothers breastfeeding infants with food allergies
(HealthDay)—Physician recommendations to mothers providing breast milk to children with immunoglobulin (Ig)E-mediated food allergies are inconsistent, according to a study recently published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Hannah Wangberg, M.D., from Scripps Health in San Diego, and…
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For breastfeeding moms, COVID-19 vaccinations may also protect babies
Nursing mothers who receive a COVID-19 vaccine may pass protective antibodies to their babies through breast milk for at least 80 days following vaccination, suggests new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. “Our study showed a…
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Early Studies Show Vaccinated Moms Can Pass COVID Antibodies to Babies in Utero
Early studies indicate that pregnant women who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 may be able to pass on antibodies to their babies. One preliminary study published earlier this month, which has yet to be peer-reviewed, involved 131 women who had…
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Mandy Moore Says She's 'Lucky' Breastfeeding Has Been 'Easy' Aside from 'Newbie Nipple Soreness'
Mandy Moore says so far, so good on the breastfeeding front. The new mom shares details about her natural birth and caring for her newborn son August "Gus" Harrison on a new episode of Informed Pregnancy Podcast with Dr. Elliot Berlin. Moore…
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Brolene
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. BROLENE® (BRO-leen) propamidine isethionate Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Brolene. It does not contain all the…
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