Recent Publications & Clinical Reviews

Our research doesn't stop at the journal. These articles translate InfantRisk Center findings and peer-reviewed literature into accessible guidance for patients, clinicians, and lactation specialists — original science, clearly explained.

 

 

Breastfeeding Baby

A Review of Codeine Safety and Regulations for the Breastfeeding Mother

Breastfeeding July 12, 2011
The importance of managing maternal postpartum pain is widely recognized. Yet how to provide treatment that is protective of the neonate while simultaneously providing adequate maternal therapy has no...
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Breastfeeding Anaphylaxis

Breastfeeding July 05, 2011
Anaphylaxis is a severe, systemic allergic reaction that can be potentially life threatening. A massive release of histamine from the tissues causes a drop in blood pressure, narrowing of the airways,...
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Safe Use of Birth Control While Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding June 16, 2011
Most women who breastfeed exclusively stop having menstrual periods.This is known as lactational amenorrhea and during lactational amenorrhea, the potential for ovulation is reduced. Subsequently, the...
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Safely Managing Pain During Lactation

Breastfeeding June 13, 2011
Pain is the most common reason that patients seek medical attention. Pain is a symptom with an extremely broad differential diagnosis. Effective treatments are based on proper diagnosis. The source, s...
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Breastfeeding in Mothers with E. Coli Infections

Breastfeeding June 08, 2011
In the USA and many other countries, the predominant enterohemorrhagic E. coli subtype associated with disease is E. coli O157:H7. Recently, a large number of cases of antibiotic-resistant E. coli O10...
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Potassium Iodide for Radiation Exposure

Pregnancy Breastfeeding March 17, 2011
Potassium iodide was approved by the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) in 1982 for thyroid protection from radioactive iodine accidents.  Of the many radioactive elements released by nuclear accidents...
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Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Pregnancy Breastfeeding July 09, 2010
There has recently been a lot of discussion in the news about the potential hazards of taking antidepressants while pregnant. Some researchers are concerned that they increase the risk of birth defect...
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Bright Light Therapy for Depression

Lifestyle July 09, 2010
Some people dread the change of seasons. Shorter, darker days mean fatigue, oversleeping, too many carbs, and having a general sense of malaise: a pattern known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). S...