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Can Limited Formula for Newborns Improve Breastfeeding Rates?
Limited formula use in newborns increased breastfeeding rates at 1 week and 3 months.- Reviewing:
- Flaherman VJ et al., Pediatrics 2013 Jun 1; 131:1059. Furman L., Pediatrics 2013 Jun 1; 131:1182.
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Breast-Feeding and Tacrolimus: What's the Risk?
Maternal tacrolimus therapy is not a reason to avoid breast-feeding.- Reviewing:
- Bramham K et al., Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2013 Apr; 8:563.
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Long-Term Exclusive Breast-Feeding Does Not Prevent Childhood Obesity
An intervention that promoted exclusive breast-feeding did not reduce adiposity.- Reviewing:
- Martin RM et al., JAMA 2013 Mar 13; 309:1005.
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Breast-Feeding May Lower Risk for Maternal Obesity in Later Life
- August 2, 2012
- Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
- Women's Health
For every 6 months of lactation, mean body-mass index was 1% lower during middle age.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Bobrow KL et al., Int J Obes (Lond) 2012 Jul 10;:
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Maternal Benzodiazepine Use Does Not Cause CNS Depression in Breast-Feeding Infants
Mothers who breast-feed while taking lorazepam, clonazepam, or midazolam do not sedate their children.- Reviewing:
- Kelly LE et al., J Pediatr 2012 Apr 13;:
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Influence of OB/GYNs on Breast-Feeding Rates in Their Patients
Obstetrician-gynecologists' efforts to promote breast-feeding were affected more by their opinions of its importance than by demographic factors.- Reviewing:
- Queenan J et al., Obstet Gynecol 2012 Apr; 119:838.
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Breast-Feeding and Risk for Eczema
- October 12, 2011
- Cornelius W. Van Niel, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
This large study shows breast-feeding does not protect against childhood eczema.- Reviewing:
- Flohr C et al., Br J Dermatol 2011 Aug 24;:
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Breast-Feeding Does Not Affect Relapse Risk in Mothers with Multiple Sclerosis
- July 12, 2011
- Robert T. Naismith, MD
- Neurology
MS relapse rates before and during pregnancy — not the decision to breast-feed — predicted the likelihood of postpartum relapses.- Reviewing:
- Portaccio E et al., Neurology 2011 Jul 12; 77:145.
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Another Reason to Promote Breast-Feeding: Fewer Behavior Problems
Even after adjustment for confounders, term infants who were breast-fed for ≥4 months were significantly less likely to have parent-reported behavioral problems at age 5 years than infants who were never breast-fed.- Reviewing:
- Heikkilä K et al., Arch Dis Child 2011 Jul; 96:635.
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Seizure Medications Are Compatible with Breast-Feeding in Women with Epilepsy
- December 16, 2010
- Autumn Klein, MD, PhD
- Women's Health
Antiepileptic monotherapy in breast-feeding mothers did not negatively affect the cognitive performance of offspring.- Reviewing:
- Meador KJ et al., Neurology 2010 Nov 30; 75:1954.
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Exclusive Breast-Feeding Protects Infants Against Common Infections
- October 20, 2010
- F. Bruder Stapleton, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Exclusive breast-feeding for 6 months reduced the frequency and severity of common infections during the first year of life.- Reviewing:
- Ladomenou F et al., Arch Dis Child 2010 Sep 27;:
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Prolonged Breast-Feeding Promotes Psychological Health
Breast-feeding for <6 months was associated with increased risk for mental health problems during childhood and adolescence.- Reviewing:
- Oddy WH et al., J Pediatr 2010 Apr; 156:568. Kramer MS., J Pediatr 2010 Apr; 156:523.
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Is Breast-Feeding Safe for Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
- October 30, 2009
- Douglas K. Rex, MD
- Gastroenterology
Breast-feeding was not associated with excess risk for disease flare during the postpartum year.- Reviewing:
- Moffatt DC et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2009 Oct; 104:2517.
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Pacifier Use and Breast-Feeding
- September 30, 2009
- Howard Bauchner, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Rates of exclusive breast-feeding were similar among infants who were offered pacifiers and those who were not.- Reviewing:
- Jenik AG et al., J Pediatr 2009 Sep; 155:350.e1.
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Exclusive Breast-Feeding and Risk for Postpartum MS Relapse
- August 4, 2009
- Patricia K. Coyle, MD
- Neurology
In a small study, exclusive breast-feeding was associated with reduced postpartum relapses.- Reviewing:
- Langer-Gould A et al., Arch Neurol 2009 Jun 8;:
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Can Breast-Feeding and Pacifiers Coexist?
- July 2, 2009
- Ann J. Davis, MD
- Women's Health
Pacifier use did not affect prevalence of breast-feeding at 3 months.- Reviewing:
- Jenik AG et al., J Pediatr 2009 May 20;:
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USPSTF Recommends Primary Care Interventions to Promote Breast-Feeding
- November 10, 2008
- Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
- General Medicine
The USPTSF broadens its recommendations for interventions during pregnancy and after birth to promote and support breast-feeding.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Chung M et al., Ann Intern Med 2008 Oct 21; 149:565. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2008 Oct 21; 149:560.
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Few U.S. Hospitals and Birth Centers Provide Adequate Support for Breast-Feeding
- July 23, 2008
- Robin Drucker, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
A recent CDC survey identified maternity practices that interfere with breast-feeding.- Reviewing:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2008 Jun 13; 57:621.
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Breast-Feeding, Antiretroviral Prophylaxis, and HIV Transmission
- July 17, 2008
- Anna Wald, MD, MPH
- Women's Health
Antiretroviral therapy in infants of HIV-positive breast-feeding mothers lowered HIV transmission.- Reviewing:
- Kumwenda NI et al., N Engl J Med 2008 Jul 10; 359:119. Gray GE and Saloojee H., N Engl J Med 2008 Jul 10; 359:189.
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Postpartum Practices Contain Mixed Messages for New Breast-Feeding Moms
- July 10, 2008
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
Many standard maternity practices in hospitals and, to a lesser extent, birth centers could undermine breast-feeding.- Reviewing:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2008 Jun 13; 57:621.
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