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.

 

 

Vitamin D3

Vitamin D Supplements

Breastfeeding September 22, 2015
A recent study estimated that 1 in 5 Americans are at risk for vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in a handful of foods (e.g. fatty fish or cod liver oi...
Pregnant migraine

Migraine Headaches

Pregnancy Breastfeeding September 22, 2015
Migraines frequently affect women during their childbearing years. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, women need to be cautious about the medications they are using to treat their migraines. A variet...
Toddler hairstyling

Head Lice

Pregnancy Breastfeeding July 23, 2015
Head lice or Pediculus humanus capitis, attack as many as 12 million children every year. Lice are spread by direct contact with infested hair. Sharing combs, brushes, beds, and hats may also contribu...
Vomiting woman

Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy

Pregnancy July 23, 2015
Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) also known as “morning sickness” is one of the most common conditions of pregnancy that affect approximately 80% of pregnant women.  Although the cause is still ...
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New FDA Guidelines for Valproate Use in Pregnancy

Pregnancy July 22, 2015
The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) recently announced changes in the Pregnancy category for valproate. Valproate products include valproate sodium (Depacon), valproic acid (Depakene and Stavz...
Mom working with baby

Duration of Breastfeeding in the Working Mother

Breastfeeding July 22, 2015
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and supports the continuation of breastfeeding through the first year of life along with the init...
Skincare products

An Overview of the Safety of Skin Care Products During Pregnancy

Pregnancy June 10, 2015
Pregnancy leads to a range of skin changes among women. Some women experience no skin changes while others can experience severe acne, discoloration, or pigmentation. Acne is a common concern among pr...
Baby Hand in grass

Insect Bites and Repellent Sprays for Pregnant Women

Pregnancy June 10, 2015
Insect bites are certainly annoying, but they can also transmit disease. In the USA alone,  insect bites can transmit Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, chikungunya, and dengue fever to ...
Folic Acid

Folic Acid: An Overview of Metabolism, Dosages, and Benefits of Optimal Periconception Supplementation

Pregnancy May 14, 2015
Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, a water-soluble B vitamin that takes part in several critical functions in the human body. The active form of folate is tetrahydrofolic acid. It serves in o...