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.

 

 

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Cariprazine Induced Adverse Effects in Breastfed Infants?

Blog June 23, 2021
The InfantRisk Center recommends cariprazine be avoided in breastfeeding women if possible. Possible adverse effects in the infants could include extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms, including a...
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COVID-19 Vaccines, Mechanisms, and Breast Milk Antibodies

Breastfeeding June 17, 2021
Infants’ immune systems are immature, so they rely on maternal antibodies given through breast milk. Maternal vaccination and subsequent breastfeeding can provide the benefits of vaccination to infant...
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Fad Diets During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Nutrition May 20, 2021
It seems there is always a new diet that becomes “trendy” or popular in the media, many of which tout “healthier” or “clean” eating. It is important to consider that such diets may have negative effec...
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Breastfeeding, Caffeine, and Energy Drinks

Breastfeeding Nutrition April 14, 2021
Caffeine is the most widely consumed stimulant in the world. As such, the safety of caffeine-containing drinks during lactation can raise a lot of questions for new mothers. Post-partum fatigue and fr...
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ADHD Medications and Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding March 01, 2021
For most lactating mothers with ADHD, the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the risks of concurrent treatment with stimulants, the most commonly prescribed medications. Few patients with ADHD require...
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Homemade Infant Formula Is Unsafe

Nutrition February 27, 2021
The nutritional imbalances and potential foodborne illnesses from homemade infant formula could be life-threatening. For mothers who are unable to provide breast milk for their infants, commercial inf...
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Neonatal Vitamin K Refusal Increasing

Pregnancy Breastfeeding Nutrition February 10, 2021
Vitamin K is an essential intervention recommended for all newborns to prevent Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB), and has been part of newborn care since 1961. Unfortunately, parental refusal of ne...
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Mixed Messages on COVID Vaccines in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Blog February 09, 2021
While this issue has come to the forefront in light of the question of COVID-19 vaccination, it is the same dilemma we have with almost every new drug with regard to pregnancy and lactation. We agree ...
Brucella melitensis, the most common cause of Brucellosis in infants

Brucellosis during Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding December 22, 2020
Untreated brucellosis is one of the few true contraindications to breastfeeding. But how do you treat a breastfeeding woman, and for how long should you withhold breastfeeding?
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Breastfeeding with COVID-19 – Safety and Guidelines

Breastfeeding December 09, 2020
Even in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, breastfeeding is still safe and highly recommended. Current guidelines from all of the major health organizations, including the World Health Organization, U...