Postnatal Vitamins While Breastfeeding
August 10, 2021

Postnatal Vitamins While Breastfeeding

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 various vitamins and minerals is needed. But now there’s something new on the market – postnatal vitamins!
July 29, 2021
Esketamine and Breastfeeding
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 degree. More information about the pharmacokinetics of this drug may help a breastfeeding mother make an informed decision regarding lactation and concurrent use of intranasal esketamine.
Kaytlin Krutsch Being Interviewed

TTUHSC InfantRisk Center conducts survey regarding COVID-19 effects on breastfeeding moms and their babies

Summer Safety Tips

Summer Safety Tips for Kids Getting Into the Water

Antibodies, the Immune System, & Breastfeeding: The Basics
Mom Breastfeeding Baby
admin Thu, 07/15/2021 - 08:37
Antibodies are a known benefit of breastfeeding. A specific type of antibody found in breastmilk, IgA, protects infants from infections.
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Results from Breastfeeding and COVID-19 Vaccine Survey admin Mon, 06/28/2021 - 15:40

Results are in!!! What did we find out from 4,455 moms who chose to vaccinate while breastfeeding?

Find out the full story here: https://doi.org/10.1089/bfm.2021.0079

McLaurin-Jiang S, Garner CD, Krutsch K, Hale TW. Maternal and Child Symptoms Following COVID-19 Vaccination Among Breastfeeding Mothers [published online ahead of print, 2021 Jun 25]. Breastfeed Med. 2021;10.1089/bfm.2021.0079. doi:10.1089/bfm.2021.0079

Cariprazine Induced Adverse Effects in Breastfed Infants? admin Wed, 06/23/2021 - 15:42
The InfantRisk Center recommends cariprazine be avoided in breastfeeding women if possible. Possible adverse effects in the infants could include extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms, including agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor, somnolence, respiratory distress and feeding disorders.
June 17, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines, Mechanisms, and Breast Milk Antibodies
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 infants that are too young to receive the vaccine itself.
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Preparing for Summer, Keeping Kids and Moms Safe

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Doctor develops MommyMeds app to guide new and expecting moms with medication questions

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