Topic: Breast-Feeding
2/3/2012
Health Tip: Prepare for Breast-feeding Suggestions for getting ready
Asthmatic Moms Who Breast-feed May Help Their Children's Lungs At age 12, those kids had better lung function than formula-fed kids
12/23/2011
Extended Nevirapine Reduces Breastfeeding HIV Transmission Results in 54 percent reduction in mother-to-child HIV transmission during breastfeeding
12/21/2011
Limit Cold Medications During Pregnancy, Experts Advise Some over-the-counter drug ingredients have not been well-studied for use by pregnant women
12/2/2011
New Guidelines for Treating Psoriasis When Pregnant or Nursing Try moisturizers, emollients before resorting to steroids, experts say
11/29/2011
Few U.S. Infants Exclusively Breastfed for First Six Months Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding differ from those for breastfeeding initiation
11/28/2011
Health Tip: Breast-Feeding Is Good for Moms, Too Here are potential benefits
11/22/2011
Get Rid of Bumpers, Stuffed Animals in Baby's Crib Soft items can suffocate sleeping infants, pediatricians warn
11/18/2011
Easy-to-Treat Condition Can Disrupt Breast-Feeding Up to 10 percent of newborns have ankyloglossia or 'tongue-tie'
11/11/2011
Exclusive Breast-Feeding Not the Norm in U.S. Personal and societal obstacles keeping rates lower than health experts would like
Seek Help for Breast-Feeding Troubles, Young Mom Advises Woman explains how to overcome obstacles so many face
10/18/2011
Breast-Feeding, Vaccinations Lower SIDS Risk, Experts Say Also in updated guidelines from pediatricians' group: don't use crib 'bumper pads'
9/26/2011
Breast-Feeding Boost: Fewer Hospitals Handing Out Free Formula Study finds decline from years past but 'we have a long way to go,' advocate says
9/20/2011
Why Many With Breast Implants Fail at Breast-Feeding Women who think it will make their breasts look worse unlikely to nurse successfully, study says
Can Fatty Acids in Breast Milk or Formula Make Kids Smarter? Studies find benefits at 14 months and about 10 years
9/19/2011
No Long-Term Cognitive Effect of Fatty Acids Found in Infants Yet high breastfeeding, LCPUFA exposure during first 14 months tied to benefits in mental development
9/9/2011
Oxycodone No Safer Than Codeine During Breastfeeding One in five breastfed infants exposed to oxycodone has central nervous system depression
9/7/2011
Don't Mess With a Nursing Mom! Breast-feeding mothers will aggressively defend their young, study says
8/29/2011
Exclusive Breast-Feeding Doesn't Lower Eczema Risk No evidence linking exclusive breast-feeding for four months or more with eczema prevention
8/24/2011
Breast-Feeding Won't Prevent Kids' Eczema, Researchers Say Babies that were exclusively breast-fed just as likely to develop common skin disorder, study finds
8/16/2011
Blacks at Higher Risk for Resistant Breast Cancer: Study Having two or more children and not breast-feeding raises odds, researchers say
8/2/2011
Support for Breast-Feeding Found Lacking in Many U.S. Hospitals Study found only 4% offered full range of services for new moms
CDC: Many Hospitals Do Not Fully Support Breastfeeding Most do not offer full range of services needed to encourage mothers to breastfeed
7/26/2011
Breast-Feeding Tied to Child's Risk of Asthma Symptoms Non-exclusive or never breast-feeding linked to increased risk of asthma symptoms in children
7/22/2011
Breast-feeding for 6 Months or More Protects Against Asthma Children never breast-fed are more likely to develop symptoms of the disease, study shows
7/21/2011
Hand Expression Linked to Improved Breast-Feeding Rates Mothers who hand-express milk more likely to breast-feed than mothers who express with pumps
7/7/2011
Breast-Feeding Does Not Affect MS Postpartum Relapse Rate Multiple sclerosis postpartum relapses predicted by relapses before and during pregnancy
7/6/2011
Breast-Feeding May Not Protect Moms Against MS Relapse Research conflicts with previous findings suggesting fewer flare-ups while nursing
6/22/2011
Early Chemical Exposures May Affect Breast Health: Report Scientists say common chemicals should be tested for their possible harm to milk gland development
6/13/2011
Breast-Feeding for Any Duration May Lower SIDS Risk Exclusive breast-feeding for any duration further decreases risk of sudden infant death syndrome
Breast-feeding May Shield Against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Study found chances of SIDS reduced most when moms breast-fed exclusively
5/31/2011
Length of Maternity Leave Tied to Breast-Feeding Behavior Longer length of maternity leave may be associated with longer duration of breast-feeding
Longer Maternity Leave Ups Breast-Feeding Rates Staying home at least 3 months makes bottle-feeding far less likely, study finds
5/12/2011
Breast-Feeding May Lower Odds of Behavioral Problems Breast-feeding for four months or more may lower odds of behavioral problems in term children
5/10/2011
Breast-Feeding May Help Quell Behavior Problems British study finds more conduct issues among kids who were formula-fed
5/6/2011
Few Babies in Child-Care Centers Receive Breast Milk: Study Though most operators were comfortable storing pumped milk, only 26% provided storage
5/5/2011
Prolonged Bottle Feeding Boosts Kids' Obesity Risk: Study Nearly one-quarter of 2-year-old bottle feeders were obese at age 5, researchers say
5/2/2011
Breast-feeding May Influence Long-Term Health: Study Formula vs. breast-fed babies show metabolic differences in first three years of life
4/8/2011
Health Tip: Storing Breast Milk Suggestions for safe freezing
3/30/2011
Longer Breast-Feeding May Be Key to Bigger Brains Link applies to mammals, offering more support for the practice in humans, researchers say
3/21/2011
Health Tip: Breast-Feeding When You Have Diabetes Avoiding low glucose becomes more challenging
2/25/2011
Breast-Feeding May Cut Obesity Risk in Kids of Diabetic Moms Those breast-fed for at least 6 months were less likely to be overweight later, study found
1/25/2011
Breast-Feeding May Counter Some Effects of Childhood Cancer Bones and heart are among health factors that benefit women, study finds
1/7/2011
Teens Breast-fed as Infants Have Stronger Leg Muscles They did better on horizontal jump, 'explosive strength' tests, study finds
12/27/2010
Type of Formula May Influence Infant Weight Gain Babies fed cow's milk-based formula gained faster, study finds
12/20/2010
Do Breast-Fed Baby Boys Grow Into Better Students? Those nursed at least six months outscored peers at age 10, study found
12/10/2010
FDA Weighs In as Sharing of Breast Milk Booms Opinions vary on benefits and risks of milk banks and Web-based outlets
11/29/2010
'Love Hormone' May Boost Men's Memories of Mom -- Good or Bad Study puts brain chemical oxytocin's role in new light
11/24/2010
Women Taking Certain Epilepsy Drugs Can Safely Breast-Feed, Study Suggests Findings could bring valuable guidance to new mothers, experts say
11/8/2010
Breast-Feeding Won't Rob Mom of Sleep: Study Finding challenges belief that breast-feeding women get less sleep than those who formula-feed
10/20/2010
Health Tip: Before You Begin Breast-feeding Here are suggestions to help ensure success
10/8/2010
Health Tip: When a Working Mother Breast-Feeds Suggestions to maintain the milk supply
10/6/2010
Trans Fats While Breast-Feeding May Plump Up Baby More research needed to see how mom's fatty diet affects infant's long-term health, study notes
Breast-Feeding Less Common for Black Moms Many prefer using formula or aren't aware of nursing's benefits, study found
9/28/2010
Breast-Feeding for 6 Months May Prevent Infant Infections The longer a baby is exclusively breast-fed, the lower the risk, research shows
9/14/2010
U.S. Meets Initial Breast-feeding Goal, Falls Short on Others Women need more support to make it to 6- and 12- month marks, report says
9/3/2010
Health Tip: Breast-Feeding Benefits Baby It's been linked to fewer health problems
8/27/2010
Breast-Feeding May Lower Women's Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Women who opted for the bottle had double the odds for the illness later, study found
6/16/2010
Antiretrovirals During Breast-Feeding Shield Babies From HIV, Study Shows In sub-Saharan Africa, many avoid formula due to unsanitary water, expense, experts note
5/10/2010
Breast-Fed Babies Know When to Say When Cues, which bottle-fed infants don't learn, seem to help later on, study suggests
5/3/2010
DHA Supplements for Mom Good for Preemies Leads to higher levels in breast milk of fatty acid that promotes brain development, researchers find
4/5/2010
Wider Breast-Feeding Could Save Babies' Lives It could also save U.S. $13 billion a year, study finds
3/29/2010
Black Women in U.S. Comfortable With Formula Feeding Study suggests this may be why they are less likely to breast-feed than other women
3/26/2010
Long-Term Breast-Feeding Tied to More Aggressive Cancers Though nursing is thought to reduce risk, more advanced tumors noted in study
3/25/2010
Black Women Least Likely to Breast-Feed in U.S. Just over half attempt it, compared to about three-quarters of whites, Hispanics, CDC says
3/22/2010
Too Many Infants Short on Vitamin D Most should be getting supplement to meet 400 IU daily requirement, study finds
3/18/2010
Health Tip: Medications and Breast Feeding What's safe to take?
3/8/2010
Breast-Feeding Helps Mom Stay Slimmer Later in Life Whether benefit actually stems from overall healthier lifestyle remains unclear
3/4/2010
Health Tip: Storing Breast Milk How to do it safely
1/27/2010
Antidepressants May Complicate Breast-Feeding SSRIs appear to delay lactation in new moms, researchers find
1/3/2010
For Baby and Mom Alike, Breast-Feeding May Be Best Experts explore the why and wherefore of method's benefits
12/27/2009
Many Women Quit Breast-Feeding Early Insufficient maternity leave poses a significant barrier, experts say
12/25/2009
Health Tip: Breast-feeding With Diabetes You'll burn more calories
12/21/2009
Breast-Feeding May Protect a Woman's Heart Arteries appear to be less clogged in those who nurse infants, study finds
12/3/2009
Breast-Feeding Can Help Mom's Heart Decades Later 20-year study shows it cut risk factors linked to diabetes, cardiovascular trouble
11/6/2009
Breast-Feeding Benefits Moms and Babies: Report Nursing exclusively for six months, then with foods until at least 12 months is ideal, dietitians say
10/22/2009
Health Tip: Soothe the Pain of Breast-Feeding Have a more comfortable experience
10/21/2009
Prolonged Use of Pacifier Linked to Speech Problems Kids with sucking habit for more than 3 years may be at increased risk, researchers say
10/8/2009
Exercise Boosts Bone Density in Breast-Feeding Moms Lactation depletes calcium stores, but working out can minimize risks, research shows
8/13/2009
It's Time for More Moms to Breast-Feed, U.S. Officials Say Experts note rates are too low when benefits are so high
8/10/2009
Breast-Feeding May Lower Breast Cancer Risk Study found women with familial history of disease were protected
7/22/2009
HIV Drugs Provide Breast-Fed Babies With Some Protection Treating infected mothers, giving meds to infant both beneficial in African study
7/14/2009
Bottle-Feeding Moms Ignored Many feel pressured to breast-feed and ill-informed about alternative, researchers find
6/17/2009
Breast-Feeding Boosts Child's School Performance It led to better chances of higher GPA, college attendance, study shows
6/8/2009
Breast-feeding OK for Most Moms with MS But each woman's circumstances are different, expert cautions
4/21/2009
Breast-feeding a Boon to Mom's Heart Nursing baby brings cardiovascular benefits decades later, study suggests
3/20/2009
Hospital Practices Influence Which Moms Will Breast-Feed Offers of water, formula supplementation cut likelihood new mothers will achieve goals
3/5/2009
Health Tip: Why Baby Won't Breast-Feed Here are possible explanations
2/18/2009
Health Tip: Storing Breast Milk Here are some suggestions
2/5/2009
Health Tip: Wean Your Child From Breast-Feeding Suggestions to ease the transition
1/26/2009
Moms Who Breast-Feed Less Likely to Neglect Child Australian researchers suggest hormone released during act reinforces maternal bond
1/18/2009
HIV Drug a Double-Edged Sword for Infants Nevirapine protects during breast-feeding, but resistant disease can develop in first year, study shows
10/24/2008
Breast Milk Molecule Gives Mom's Immunity to Baby Antibody pathway to mammary glands channels protection against intestinal bugs, study says
10/21/2008
Interventions to Promote Breast-Feeding Succeed Education before and after birth helps new moms participate, task force says
10/16/2008
Health Tip: Watch Your Diet While Breast-Feeding What's safe for your baby
9/29/2008
Eating Fish, Breast-Feeding Boost Infant Development Mom's careful choice of foods offers both physical and mental advantages, study says
9/26/2008
Babies Who Eat Fish Lower Eczema Risk Study found doing so before 9 months decreased chances of skin condition by 25%
9/18/2008
Calcium Supplements Cut Blood Lead Levels During Pregnancy Low-cost therapy reduces threat of transfer from mother's bones to fetus or nursing infant
9/9/2008
Formula Samples Hinder Breast-Feeding Efforts Despite recommendations from various groups, many hospitals still giving them to new moms
8/25/2008
Taking Codeine While Breast-Feeding May Harm Infant Nervous systems of babies of women with certain genotype more affected, study finds
8/8/2008
Breast-Feeding: The Stress Buster That Lasts for Years Researchers say mothers milk makes for even-keeled kids
8/5/2008
HIV Drug Might Spur Resistant Strains of Virus Used during breast-feeding to prevent mom-to-baby transmission, nevirapine could have downside, study finds
7/31/2008
Health Tip: Feeding Your Baby What the infant should eat, and how often
7/18/2008
Suckling Infant Triggers 'Trust' Hormone in Moms Breast-feeding releases oxytocin, involved in bonding, release of milk in humans, animals
Breast-Fed Babies Have Fewer GI Infections But they're more likely to be iron-deficient, study finds
7/10/2008
Freeze-Dried Formula May Block HIV Virus in Breast Milk Could help prevent spread of disease in developing countries, study suggests
7/7/2008
Child Care May Lead to Unwanted Weight Gain in Infants Lack of breast-feeding and early introduction of solid foods may be to blame, study says
6/12/2008
Breast-Feeding Support Lacking at Many Hospitals, Birth Centers CDC reports 7 southern states scored lowest, while western and New England states did best
6/4/2008
Drug Regimen Prevents AIDS Transmission Via Breast Milk But limiting the time a mother nurses doesn't protect the baby, study finds
6/3/2008
Vitamin D Deficiency Puts 40% of U.S. Infants and Toddlers At Risk About 12 percent already are deficient, study finds
6/2/2008
Breast-Feeding More Protective for Girls Than Boys Practice didn't affect number of infections, need for hospitalization, study finds
