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Can You Tan While Breastfeeding? Tanning Beds, Spray Tans, and Sun Exposure Explained

Breastfeeding Lifestyle April 28, 2026

Thinking about tanning while breastfeeding? This evidence-based guide explains the safety of self-tanners, spray tans, and sun exposure—what matters, what doesn’t, and how to minimize risk while maint...

Why Does Breast Milk Change Color: What Moms Told Us And What We Explored In The Lab

Breastfeeding Nutrition April 21, 2026

Breast milk can come in a range of colors, including pink, yellow, and even “neon,” which can be surprising for many parents. In this study, we explored what moms are seeing and tested possible explan...

Recall Reality: The Hidden Gamble in Your Vitamin Cabinet

Breastfeeding March 23, 2026

Dietary supplements are widely used by breastfeeding women, yet many lack proven safety, efficacy, and consistent quality due to limited regulatory oversight. Variability in product content, misleadin...

Can You Take Zepbound While Breastfeeding? New Human Milk Study Findings

Breastfeeding Nutrition Lifestyle March 01, 2026

New human milk research from the InfantRisk Center found extremely low transfer of semaglutide into breast milk. Learn what this means for breastfeeding mothers and infants.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatments and Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Lifestyle November 19, 2025

PRP is a minimally invasive treatment that harnesses your body’s own healing mechanisms to rejuvenate skin and stimulate hair growth. For breastfeeding mothers, current evidence is highly reassuring: ...

How to Report Infant Medication Side Effects from Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding September 16, 2025

If you notice changes in your baby while breastfeeding on medication—even something as small as fussiness or diarrhea—it may be worth reporting. Many parents don’t realize that these experiences can b...

Are Dermal Fillers Safe While Breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding Lifestyle August 06, 2025

Thinking about fillers while breastfeeding? Learn what the experts at the InfantRisk Center recommends about dermal fillers during lactation.

Microneedling While Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know

Breastfeeding Lifestyle July 07, 2025

Microneedling is a popular skincare treatment used to improve things like fine lines, acne scars, and uneven skin tone. If you’re breastfeeding and considering microneedling, you might be wondering if...

Retinoid Skincare and Nursing: What New Moms Should Know

Breastfeeding Lifestyle June 24, 2025

Retinoids are widely recognized as one of the most effective ingredients in dermatology, commonly used to treat acne, signs of aging, and other skin conditions. Whether you're browsing over-the-counte...

Collagen Use While Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know

Breastfeeding Nutrition Lifestyle June 13, 2025

Collagen supplements are growing in popularity for their potential benefits to skin and joint health—but many breastfeeding parents are unsure whether they're safe to use while nursing. Here's what th...

MMR Vaccine in Lactation

Breastfeeding Research April 01, 2025

The MMR vaccine is the best known way to prevent severe cases of measles. Measles is contagious to both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. Evidence supports that those who do receive the MMR vac...

Breastfeeding, Surgery, and Anesthesia

Breastfeeding October 29, 2024

Breast milk confers both direct and indirect infant benefits through at least 6 months of age and is recommended by the WHO and AAP to continue until 24 months. General anesthesia and most perioperat...

A Collaborative Approach: How to Talk to Your Provider About Medications and Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding September 17, 2024

Empower yourself with knowledge and confidence, and remember that you have the right to question and understand the healthcare decisions that affect you and your baby.

Weight Loss While Breastfeeding: What’s Safe for Moms?

Breastfeeding Nutrition Lifestyle June 07, 2024

Trying to lose weight while breastfeeding? Learn how dieting, calorie restriction, exercise, Ozempic, and GLP-1 medications may affect milk supply and infant nutrition.

Domperidone and Low Milk Supply

Breastfeeding April 04, 2024

In recent decades, domperidone has gained popularity in the breastfeeding community and has been used off-label to treat low milk supply. Domperidone’s major drawbacks are rare, but severe, including ...

Sunscreen While Breastfeeding: What's Safe for Nursing Mothers?

Breastfeeding Lifestyle March 27, 2024

Wondering if sunscreen is safe while breastfeeding? Learn about mineral and chemical sunscreens, ingredient safety, and what nursing mothers should know before heading outdoors.

Nurturing with Nature: Herbal Research Woes

Breastfeeding Research February 06, 2024

The InfantRisk Center receives daily inquiries regarding herbal supplements and their safety. In this article, we will discuss why we have not historically given recommendations regarding herbals and ...

Migraine Management in Breastfeeding (A quick reference)

Breastfeeding January 18, 2024

Migraines are very common in women of childbearing ages and can range from mild to debilitating. Many women feel that if they become pregnant or decide to breastfeed, that their options will be limite...

Mercury Dental Fillings while Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Nutrition Research Lifestyle December 19, 2023

Breastfeeding with mercury fillings or after dental amalgam restoration is likely safe, and the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the risks. Extra-cautious mothers could choose not to breastfeed for ...

Is Medical-Grade Honey Applied on the Nipple Safe for Use while Breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding September 05, 2023

When medical-grade honey (like MediHoney) is used by breastfeeding moms on cracked nipples, it is probably not harmful to the breastfed infant. There are some actions you can take to make it safer.

Vegan Diets during Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Nutrition August 28, 2023

Vegan diets are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Evidence suggests that vegan diets may prevent long-term health consequences, but what does this mean for your baby? Diets that exclude all an...

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Choline During Pregnancy and Lactation

Pregnancy Breastfeeding Nutrition January 03, 2023

Choline has become a “hot topic” for nutrition in pregnancy. Data suggests that most pregnant women in the U.S. don't get enough. Are you getting enough?

The Pitcher Method for Breast Milk Storage: Is It Safe?

Breastfeeding November 29, 2022

Learn how the pitcher method works, whether it is safe, and how to combine breast milk from multiple pumping sessions while following storage guidelines.

Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Pregnancy Breastfeeding November 01, 2022

If you're a mom addicted to opioids during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, there are treatments available to help you reach recovery and protect your baby!

Boric Acid for Recurrent Vaginal Infections

Breastfeeding September 20, 2022

When a mom develops a recurrent vaginal infection and resistance to first-line agents, she has limited options. Is boric acid safe to use in lactating mothers with treatment-resistant vaginal infectio...

Our Statement on Monkeypox: Infection, Vaccines, and Treatment for Pregnant or Breastfeeding Women

Pregnancy Breastfeeding August 15, 2022

Monkeypox is an infection that requires special consideration during pregnancy and breastfeeding: it is expected to transfer into breastmilk, and fetal infections have been reported (vertical transmis...

Vitamin D Supplementation and Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Nutrition August 04, 2022

Breast milk is the optimal source of nutrition for infants that are essential for growth and development, however, breast milk typically contains an insufficient amount of vitamin D for breastfed infa...

Antidepressant Use While Breastfeeding: What should I know?

Breastfeeding May 03, 2022

The postpartum period can be a magical time when a mom finally gets to meet and spend time with their new baby. However, this time can also be challenging for many mothers.

Botox Injections and Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding February 01, 2022

If Botox injections have become a regular part of your wellness routine, you may wonder whether they are safe while breastfeeding. Let's take a look at the research.

How Long After Drinking Can You Breastfeed? Understanding “Time Zero”

Breastfeeding November 16, 2021

Drinking alcohol doesn't have to be a barrier to safe breastfeeding. Use our calculator to find out how long it will take for alcohol to be eliminated from your breastmilk.

Cold Medicine While Breastfeeding: What’s Safe for Nursing Mothers?

Breastfeeding September 28, 2021

Learn which cough and cold medications are safe while breastfeeding, including decongestants, antihistamines, cough suppressants, and pain relievers. Expert guidance from InfantRisk.

Postnatal Vitamins While Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Nutrition August 10, 2021

For decades, prenatal vitamins have been available and recommended by providers. Pregnancy is a time of intense physiological change both for mother and baby, and appropriate supplementation of variou...

Esketamine and Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding July 29, 2021

Esketamine can be part of the psychiatric management of treatment-resistant depression and its compatibility with breastfeeding is currently unknown. Esketamine likely penetrates breastmilk to a low d...

Antibodies, the Immune System, & Breastfeeding: The Basics

Breastfeeding July 15, 2021

Antibodies are a known benefit of breastfeeding. A specific type of antibody found in breastmilk, IgA, protects infants from infections.

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Cold and Flu Medications While Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding March 13, 2019

As cold and flu season swings into full effect, runny noses, coughing, and body aches leave many breastfeeding mothers wondering whether some quick relief from over-the-counter medications could negat...

Whats New about Zika Virus Infections in Breastfeeding Moms

Breastfeeding January 23, 2019

Zika virus is a flavivirus transmitted by the Aedes mosquitoes. Only 20% of adults infected will have clinical manifestations such as low-grade fevers, itchy rash, joint pain in the hands and feet, an...

Is Nexplanon contraceptive implant safe for breastfeeding moms?

Breastfeeding December 13, 2018

Nexplanon has become a very popular contraceptive method in recent years because it lasts for 3 years and you do not have to take a pill every day. While the idea of an implant under the skin is daunt...

Can I get an IUD after my delivery if I plan to breast feed?

Breastfeeding December 13, 2018

When looking at the research for IUD insertion, we first must ask “what type of IUD are you interested in?”. Copper IUDs (ParaGuard), do not release any hormones and thus do not affect breast milk pro...

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Free Copy: Transfer of Inhaled Cannabis Into Human Breast Milk

Breastfeeding May 02, 2018

Legalization of recreational cannabis use in several states has caused growing unease in the medical community regarding the health risks associated with this drug, especially in pregnant and breastfe...

Kratom

Pregnancy Breastfeeding February 20, 2017

Kratom was on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) list of drugs of concern since 20051 and was almost reclassified as a Schedule I drug in 2016. The reclassification was eventually put on hold du...

Seafood Consumption During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Pregnancy Breastfeeding January 25, 2017

The benefits of fish and shellfish, collectively termed “seafood” as part of a balanced, healthy diet have been described. Seafood is low in saturated fat and a good source of high-quality protein and...

Breastfeeding and Lead Contamination

Breastfeeding March 10, 2016

Lead is an environmental pollutant that serves no useful purpose in the body and tends to accumulate in the body's bony structures based on their exposure. Some studies show that the half-life of lead...

Non-Drug Treatments for Depression

Breastfeeding September 22, 2015

Depression during pregnancy and postpartum is fairly common, affecting anywhere from 15% to 25% of women. Antidepressants [link antidepressants] are an important part of the treatment arsenal for depr...

Introduction to Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding September 22, 2015

Breastfeeding is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics as the exclusive source of nutrition for feeding young infants for the first six months of life. Data suggest that not only are there...

Inaccurate Information Online Regarding Breastfeeding with Lyme Disease

Breastfeeding September 22, 2015

When faced with a health concern, the first place that many people go is the internet. Although having medical advice at your fingertips is convenient, your search bar may not be the best bet for obta...

Drug entry into Human Milk

Breastfeeding September 22, 2015

The amount of a drug that is excreted into breastmilk depends on a number of kinetic factors. Using these kinetic terms, one can frequently estimate the probability that a medications will enter will,...

RED Milk. What causes your milk to turn red?

Breastfeeding September 22, 2015

There are basically two reasons that a mother's milk is red. Sometimes a small rupture in a blood capillary in the nipple or the breast may turn milk pink. The second reason is a bacterium called Serr...

Effects of Marijuana on the Fetus and Breastfeeding Infants.

Pregnancy Breastfeeding September 22, 2015

Current studies indicate that approximately 4% of women in the USA use illicit drugs while pregnant. Seventy five percent of these cases report the use of marijuana. Despite the widespread use of this...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Over-The-Counter Treatments for Cough and Cold

Pregnancy Breastfeeding September 12, 2014

Over-The-Counter Treatments for Skin Problems

Pregnancy Breastfeeding September 12, 2014

Skin Care for Acne

Pregnancy Breastfeeding September 11, 2014

Adult acne during pregnancy and breastfeeding is a common problem. Under these circumstances, the adrenal glands secrete higher levels of androgen hormones that cause the sebaceous glands in the skin ...

How Long After Drinking Can You Breastfeed? Alcohol and Breast Milk Explained

Breastfeeding September 11, 2014

How long after drinking can you breastfeed? Learn what research shows about alcohol transfer into breast milk and infant exposure.

Addiction and Substance Abuse

Pregnancy Breastfeeding September 09, 2014

The evolution of the human brain is a relatively recent occurrence in the world. There are “reward circuits” in the brain, specifically dopaminergic pathways in the mesolimbic system, that provide pos...

Caffeine Intake in Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

Pregnancy Breastfeeding September 04, 2014

Caffeine is the most commonly consumed drug in the world. It occurs naturally in many plants and is chemically added to a wide variety of products. Most coffees, sodas, teas, and chocolates, as well a...

Poisonous Protein: Breastfeeding and Pregnancy with PKU

Pregnancy Breastfeeding July 22, 2014

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited metabolic disorder in which an affected person is less able to process the amino acid phenylalanine. Abnormally high levels of phenylalanine in the blood and tiss...

Breastfeeding Challenges with G6PD: Not as Bad as it Looks

Breastfeeding July 15, 2014

G6PD deficiency is a metabolic disorder in which an enzyme in red blood cells, Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase, does not work as well as it should. This deficiency makes the blood begins to break do...

Oral Glucose Gel May be Effective Treatment for Neonatal Hypoglycemia

Breastfeeding July 10, 2014

Neonatal hypoglycemia (low blood sugar in a new baby) is a common problem in hospital nurseries. Some infants can have low blood sugar and show no symptoms, others become jittery and may feed poorly, ...

Whooping Cough is Back: New Strategies to Protect New Babies

Breastfeeding July 08, 2014

Breastfeeding in Mothers Who are Carriers of Staphylococcus Aureus

Breastfeeding September 20, 2013

A recent study explored the relationship between maternal colonization (bacteria on the mother’s skin surface) with Methicillin Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus (MSSA), during pregnancy and delivery to...

Breastfeeding And Breast Cancer

Breastfeeding November 27, 2012

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. In 1990, the incidence of breast cancer was 5–7 per 100 women in developed countries in patients less than 70 years of age, and 1–2 per 100 in Asian a...

Does Breastfeeding Alter the Risk of Asthma in Children?

Breastfeeding November 26, 2012

Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by recurring symptoms of reversible airflow obstruction and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightn...

Breastfeeding In Infancy May Slow Onset Of Adult Schizophrenia.

Breastfeeding November 13, 2012

Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder, which causes severely impaired thinking, emotions, and unusual behaviors. Schizophrenic patients are typically unable to recognize sensory stimuli and may have e...

Breastfeeding May Lower The Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis

Breastfeeding November 13, 2012

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. Episodes can last for days, weeks or months and alternate with periods of reduced or no symptoms at all. Because ner...

Maternal Probiotic Use during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding May Reduce the Risk of Eczema

Pregnancy Breastfeeding November 12, 2012

A recent study has suggested that use of probiotics in pregnancy and breastfeeding may reduce the risk of eczema in infants. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is the term broadly applied to a ...

Breastfeeding May Reduce The Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

Breastfeeding November 07, 2012

Breastfeeding and Otitis media In Infants

Breastfeeding October 15, 2012

Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear space, behind the eardrum (tympanic membrane). It is characterized by pain, dizziness, and partial loss of hearing. The prevalence of early-onset otitis ...

Breastfeeding May Protect Infants Against Cancers

Breastfeeding October 15, 2012

Cancer is the leading cause of death among U.S children between infancy and 15 years of age. Approximately 11,210 new cases of pediatric cancer were diagnosed in children 0–14 years of age in 2011. A ...

Breastfeeding May Reduce The Risk Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome:

Breastfeeding October 10, 2012

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby, usually during sleep. It is also called as crib death.It is the leading cause of post neonatal death in develo...

Breastfeeding May Decrease The Risk Of Ovarian Cancer

Breastfeeding September 20, 2012

Ovarian cancer is a malignant growth arising from the ovary. In the US almost 20,000 cases of ovarian cancer were reported in 2006. Symptoms may include: bloating, pelvic pain, abdominal pressure, abd...

Breastfeeding in Infancy May Reduce the Risk of Major Depression in Adulthood

Breastfeeding September 18, 2012

A recent study has suggested that a history of not being breastfed may be associated with a higher risk of subsequent major depression in adulthood.1 In this study of 52 female and male adults with a ...

Increased Risk of Pyloric Stenosis with Formula Feeding with Bottles.

Breastfeeding September 10, 2012

Pyloric stenosis (PS), also known as infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, is caused by hypertrophy of smooth muscles of the pylorus. The pylorus is the outlet of the stomach and therefore its con...

Use of Methylergonovine in Breastfeeding Mothers

Breastfeeding July 13, 2012

In 2003, a report was published which reviewed the poisoning of newborns by the inadvertent use of intramuscular or oral methylergonovine (at adult doses) directly in infants. Thirty-four cases were r...

Revisiting the Benefits of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding October 20, 2011

Breastfeeding appears to protect infants from infection. In a study by Dewey et al, infants who breastfed had a lower incidence of diarrhea, otitis media (ear infection), and upper respiratory infecti...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Influenza Season Recommendations for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers

Pregnancy Breastfeeding January 24, 2011

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...

Breastfeeding Protects Against Infection

Breastfeeding July 01, 2010

Results of a new study have just been released regarding breastfeeding and its confirmed protective effect against infections. This is very exciting and up-to-date news. While we all know by know that...

Skin-to-Skin Contact

Breastfeeding June 23, 2010

Initiation of breastfeeding as early as possible is beneficial for the mother and the child, (short-term and long-term); this view is now commonly accepted and commonly practiced. Skin-to-skin contact...

Nipple Piercing Effects

Breastfeeding June 15, 2010

Although it is currently thought that nipple piercing for the most part does not affect milk supply in a breastfeeding woman, there are case reports that show that trauma caused by nipple piercing can...

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