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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Maternal transmission of SARS-COV-2 to the neonate, and possible routes for such transmission: a systematic review and critical analysis

Blog November 10, 2020
An interesting article characterizing transfer of Corona Virus to infant in perinatal period.  Maybe we don't need to separate moms and babies... 
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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding may Lower Risk of Early Menopause

Pregnancy Breastfeeding October 21, 2020
More research is being done on prevention of early menopause and a study recently published in JAMA found that pregnancy and breastfeeding may decrease risk of early menopause.
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Fenugreek & serotonin syndrome: Natural doesn’t mean safe

Blog September 29, 2020
A recent case study suggested fenugreek could provoke serotonin syndrome.
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Breastfeeding after Breast Augmentation

Breastfeeding September 25, 2020
Cosmetic breast surgery is popular in the United States. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation was the most popular cosmetic surgery in 2019. Some evidence indicat...
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Covid-19 in Breastmilk. Seems not to be infectious.

Blog August 20, 2020
Everyone has been concerned about the presence of Covid-19 in human milk.  Several other studies as well as this one have found Covid-19 in human milk.  This is the first article I've seen that also ...
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Fish Oil Supplementation during Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition July 23, 2020
​​​​​​​Fatty fish, like anchovies or salmon, is an excellent source of essential fatty acids. These fatty acids, particularly DHA, are necessary for retinal and brain development. Mothers who eat plen...
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Introducing Complementary (Solid) Foods

Nutrition November 19, 2019
It is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics that babies be breastfed exclusively until about 6 months. At 6 months, a baby’s needs, particularly for certain micronutrients, exceed what can...
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Infant Taste Preference Influenced in Utero and During Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Nutrition October 03, 2019
Many parents would like their children to develop taste preferences for a wide variety of foods, particularly healthy foods like vegetables. Food taste and flavor play a large role in food choices and...
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Monoclonal Antibody Drugs in Breastfeeding Moms

Breastfeeding September 16, 2019
Monoclonal antibodies are molecules created in a lab to function like antibodies of the immune system and are important in the treatment of organ transplant, chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumat...
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Clomiphene and Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding August 22, 2019
Clomiphene is a common drug that women use to help stimulate ovulation.  Clomiphene increases the chance that eggs will be released from a woman’s ovaries by stimulating the secretion of several hormo...