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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Use of Exparel in Breastfeeding Mothers

Breastfeeding November 03, 2014
Recently, the InfantRisk Center was asked to comment on the use of a new, extended-release bupivicaine product called Exparel. This drug is applied to surgical wounds and provides local anasthesia ove...
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Tobacco Use

Pregnancy October 22, 2014
Tobacco use during pregnancy is the most important modifiable risk factor associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Research has shown that smoking during pregnancy causes many health problems for b...
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Breastfeeding May Protect Against Celiac Disease

Breastfeeding October 02, 2014
Celiac disease is an autoimmune enteropathy triggered by components of the gluten protein found in many cereal grains. Also known as “non-tropical sprue” and “gluten-sensitive enteropathy,” this condi...
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Psychiatric Conditions Surrounding Pregnancy

Pregnancy September 24, 2014
For most women, pregnancy is generally considered a period of emotional well-being for the woman and her family. However, many women suffer from an increased vulnerability to psychiatric conditions du...
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Gestational Diabetes

Pregnancy September 24, 2014
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as the state of carbohydrate (glucose) intolerance that has its onset or first recognition during late pregnancy and has many similarities to non-insulin...
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HYPOthyroidism and Pregnancy

Pregnancy September 24, 2014
Thyroid diseases are among the most common endocrine disorders encountered during pregnancy. An overall incidence including overt and subclinical hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) during pregnancy ...
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HYPERthyroidism in Pregnancy

Pregnancy September 24, 2014
Thyroid diseases are among the most common endocrine disorders encountered during pregnancy. The prevalence of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) during pregnancy ranges from 0.05 to 0.2%. The most ...
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Depression in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Pregnancy Breastfeeding September 19, 2014
Clinical depression is more than just sadness. Although there are clear patterns, the symptoms can be very different from person to person. The most common symptom is called “anhedonia,” or no longer ...
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Pregnancy Breastfeeding September 18, 2014
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term encompassing ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. These two syndromes of chronic inflammation commonly affect women of childbearing age. About 1...
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Over-The-Counter Treatments for GI Complaints

Pregnancy Breastfeeding September 12, 2014
A typical pharmacy has shelf after shelf of medicines that can be sold without a doctor's prescription. These are called over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Many concerned mothers wonder about the safety of...