Sunscreen Smarts for Breastfeeding Families
Nichole
Wed, 03/27/2024 - 21:34
Rain, shine, winter, summer, or any time spent outdoors leaves skin vulnerable to damage from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
Regularly wearing sunscreen is clinically proven to reduce the risk of squamous cell carcinoma by about 40% and melanoma by about 50% (Sander, 2020). Additionally, daily sunscreen use plays a big role in antiaging prevention, a hot topic for women of all ages!
Breastfeeding moms often know sunscreen isn’t recommended for babies until they are 6 months old. This raises questions about sunscreen safety when breastfeeding. The short answer is: use sunscreen (preferably non-nanoparticle zinc oxide). The long answer? Keep reading.
March 12, 2024
Complementary feeding can be an exciting opportunity for your child to explore new foods and develop their palate. When trying allergenic foods for the first time, children should be monitored for the development of wheezing, hives, vomiting, and diarrhea. Children with eczema and allergic rhinitis are at high risk of having food allergies and may desire to try allergenic foods for the first time with a clinician present. Recent AAP guidelines recommend against delaying the introduction of allergenic foods, even with children at high risk of having food allergies.
Nurturing with Nature: Herbal Research Woes
Nichole
Tue, 02/06/2024 - 12:07
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 the difficulty regarding this topic.
February 1, 2024
In this article you will find the most commonly questioned cold and flu medications and supplements for use during pregnancy along with safety data.
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 limited and they will have to live in severe pain for the safety of their baby. While some classes of medications can be problematic, there are many that can still be helpful and are safe during pregnancy and lactation. Below, you will find quick and concise information about your options.
Migraine Management in Breastfeeding (A quick reference)
Nichole
Thu, 01/18/2024 - 15:04
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 limited and they will have to live in severe pain for the safety of their baby. While some classes of medications can be problematic, there are many that can still be helpful and are safe during pregnancy and lactation. Below, you will find quick and concise information about your options.
Mercury Dental Fillings while Breastfeeding
Nichole
Tue, 12/19/2023 - 15:57
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 the first three days post-amalgam restoration, but the difference in infant risk will be minuscule.
September 5, 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.
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 animal products may be lacking in certain key nutrients and deficiencies of these nutrients during lactation have the potential to cause adverse effects.
