New research demonstrates the presence of yeasts and other fungi in breast milk in healthy mothers and that some yeasts in breast milk are currently used as probiotics to promote good health in infants. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, news release, March 1, 2019.
Any breastfeeding beyond 3-4 months protects against wheezing in the first 2 years. The longer duration of any breastfeeding, compared to less, protects against asthma past age 5 years. American Academy of Pediatrics, AAP News, March 18, 2019.
Breastfeeding is associated with lower maternal risk of cardiovascular disease, hospitalization, and mortality in middle‐aged and older Australian women. Breastfeeding may offer long‐term maternal cardiovascular health benefits. Journal of the American Heart Association, March 19, 2019.
Micro-premies who primarily consume breast milk have significantly higher levels of metabolites important for brain growth and development. Breastfeeding is vital for brain development. Pediatric Academic Societies 2019 Annual Meeting, April 28, 2019.
Infants exclusively breastfed for at least 3 months had improved cardiovascular health in adolescence. Pediatrics, April 2019.
Early frequent breastfeeding and two hours of immediate uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact following birth of term infants of mothers with gestational diabetes is a safe strategy to prevent hypoglycemia in infants. Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare: Official Journal of the Swedish Association of Midwives 2019.
Sheila Kippley