Breastfeeding

Maternal omega-3 supplementation contributed to decreases in risks for food allergy among infants, including egg and peanut sensitization, according to a review published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

Maternal omega-3 supplementation contributed to decreases in risks for food allergy among infants, including egg and peanut sensitization, according to a review published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

Mothers in Greece who strongly adhered to a Mediterranean diet had a significantly reduced risk for postpartum depression, according to the results of research published in Nutrients.

The FDA has recently announced the approval of Zurzuvae, the first and only oral, once-daily treatment for postpartum depression. Prior to the approval, medication for postpartum depression was only available through IV injection.

Breastfeeding is different for every new mother, and the most important aspect is making sure the mother has all the knowledge and support needed to successfully breastfeed her newborn.

CHICAGO — In this video, Antonella Muraro, MD, PhD, discusses the main points of her presentation at the Global Food Allergy Prevention Summit.

Infants who were breastfed through age 2 months developed significantly more IgE-mediated food allergy than infants who exclusively consumed cow’s milk formula, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Fathers can make a significant difference in whether an infant is breastfed and placed to sleep safely, according to a study published in Pediatrics.

Infants whose mothers consumed less than 5 g a week of peanuts while breastfeeding experienced a significant protective effect against peanut sensitization, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Breastfeeding has lasting beneficial effects on cardiometabolic health, including lowering the risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, for mothers and obesity in their children, according to a life course epidemiologist.