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Fenugreek & serotonin syndrome: Natural doesn’t mean safe admin Tue, 09/29/2020 - 10:48
A recent case study suggested fenugreek could provoke serotonin syndrome.
Breastfeeding after Breast Augmentation admin Fri, 09/25/2020 - 15:35
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 indicates that women with breast implants may have more difficulty with lactation than non-augmented women.
Covid-19 in Breastmilk. Seems not to be infectious. admin Thu, 08/20/2020 - 09:09

Everyone has been concerned about the presence of Covid-19 in human milk.  Several other studies as well as this one have found Covid-19 in human milk.   This is the first article I've seen that also studied its ability to induce infection.  The covid in these milk samples was apparently not infectious. 

 

Fish Oil Supplementation during Pregnancy and Lactation
​​​​​​​Fatty fish, like anchovies or salmon, is an excellent source of essential fatty acids. These fatty acids, particularly DHA, are necessary for retinal and brain development. Mothers who eat plenty of fish during pregnancy and breastfeeding may protect their babies from future low verbal IQ scores.
Introducing Complementary (Solid) Foods
It is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics that babies be breastfed exclusively until about 6 months. At 6 months, a baby’s needs, particularly for certain micronutrients, exceed what can be provided by breast milk alone.
Infant Taste Preference Influenced in Utero and During Breastfeeding
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 preferences, and both biological and environmental factors influence taste preference in infants.
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