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Updated AAP guidance recommends longer breastfeeding due to benefits

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: June 27, 2022
TOPICS: Advocacy, Breastfeeding, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Nutrition
Abstract
Preliminary data reveal that human milk in the second year of life continues to be a significant source of macronutrients.
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Study: Hospital support can help low-income women reach breastfeeding goals

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: March 07, 2022
TOPICS: Breastfeeding, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Hospital Medicine, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Abstract
Breastfeeding has been linked to health benefits for both women and children.
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Mother’s own milk is optimum nutrition for very low birthweight infants: AAP

Margaret G. Parker, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
Published: October 11, 2021
TOPICS: Breastfeeding, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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Skin-to-skin care is among the evidenced-based practices that support lactation among mothers of very low birthweight infants.
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CATCH grants reduce health disparities, transform careers

Nina A. Agrawal, M.D., FAAP
Published: October 01, 2021
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Breastfeeding, Community Health Services, Community Pediatrics
Abstract
Since 1993, CATCH grants have supported 1,800 pediatricians in every AAP chapter in the U.S.
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Study: SARS-CoV-2 antibodies found in breast milk after vaccination

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: August 18, 2021
TOPICS: Breastfeeding, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Infectious Diseases, Vaccine/Immunization, COVID-19
Abstract
The CDC recommends women who are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant or breastfeeding get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Study: Infant carrier use linked to longer breastfeeding

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: June 30, 2021
TOPICS: Breastfeeding, Fetus/Newborn Infant
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At six months, 68% of the group with infant carriers was feeding their child breastmilk either directly or expressed compared to 40% of the control group.
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FDA encourages culture change for clinical trial enrollment of pregnant and lactating women

from the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Pediatric Therapeutics, Office of Women’s Health, and Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Division of Pediatric and Maternal Health and Division of Urology, Obstetrics, and Gynecology
Published: June 01, 2021
TOPICS: Breastfeeding, Gynecology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics, Urology
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While society is justifiably concerned about potential harms of clinical trial participation to a pregnant or lactating woman, excluding these individuals from research may do more harm by leaving gaps in knowledge.
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Teen parents and their children: Report guides pediatricians in their care

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: April 26, 2021
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Breastfeeding, Child Care, Teen Pregnancy
Abstract
Pediatricians can positively influence the long-term health and lifelong trajectories for adolescent parents and their children by creating a supportive, educational environment.
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App provides information on drug safety during pregnancy, breastfeeding

from the AAP Division of Quality
Published: March 01, 2021
TOPICS: Breastfeeding, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Medical Technology and Advancement, Pharmacology
Abstract
The free app was developed by the InfantRisk Center at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
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Unraveling breastfeeding problems tied to ankyloglossia

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: January 01, 2021
TOPICS: Birth Defects, Breastfeeding
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Nursing mothers may encounter two opposing camps on ankyloglossia, offering extreme solutions that delay appropriate care.
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Nutritional needs of infants, toddlers part of new Dietary Guidelines

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: December 29, 2020
TOPICS: Breastfeeding, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Nutrition, Obesity
Abstract
The recommendations for breastfeeding and overall nutritional needs of children align with those of the AAP.
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Data show breastfeeding rates improving but disparities exist

Lori Feldman-Winter, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP; Sahira Long, M.D., FAAP
Published: November 01, 2020
TOPICS: Breastfeeding, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Diversity, equity and inclusion
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While more U.S. mothers than ever are breastfeeding, disparities persist between non-Hispanic Black breastfeeding rates and those of other races/ethnicities.
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Rooming-in, with precautions, now OK in revised AAP newborn guidance

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: July 22, 2020
TOPICS: Breastfeeding, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics, COVID-19
Abstract
The interim guidance also updates how to determine when individuals previously infected with COVID-19 can visit a NICU.
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Study: In-hospital formula linked to earlier weaning from breastfeeding

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: June 09, 2020
TOPICS: Breastfeeding, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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Researchers found infants had 2.5 to six times the risk of weaning early if they had received formula supplementation.
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Study: 27% of infants meeting vitamin D guidelines

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: May 18, 2020
TOPICS: Breastfeeding, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Nutrition
Abstract
The AAP recommends infants under 1 year receive 400 international units of vitamin D daily to prevent rickets.
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AAP issues guidance on breastfeeding during COVID-19 pandemic

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: April 23, 2020
TOPICS: Breastfeeding, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Infectious Diseases, COVID-19
Abstract
SARS-CoV-2 has not been found in breast milk and breastfeeding can help protect infants from infection.
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AAP issues guidance on infants born to mothers with suspected or confirmed COVID-19

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: April 02, 2020
TOPICS: Breastfeeding, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Infectious Diseases, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Respiratory Tract, COVID-19
Abstract
Report covers precautions for birth attendants, rooming-in, breastfeeding, testing, neonatal intensive care, visitation and hospital discharge.
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Top 10 ways busy pediatricians can support breastfeeding

Jennifer Thomas, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP; Julie L. Ware, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
Published: October 24, 2019
TOPICS: Breastfeeding, Fetus/Newborn Infant
Abstract
The CDC Breastfeeding Report Card showed that initiation rates are high at 83.2%. However, less than 50% of those infants were exclusively breastfed through 3 months.
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Controversies in Pediatrics session to focus on Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: August 15, 2019
TOPICS: Breastfeeding, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Safety, SIDS
Abstract
Get an update on the research behind Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.
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Term newborns more likely to receive human milk in hospital than preemies

Cassie Grimsley Ackerley, M.D., FAAP; Larry K. Pickering, M.D., FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAP
Published: August 08, 2019
TOPICS: Breastfeeding, Infectious Diseases
Abstract
For preterm infants, human milk feedings result in a reduced rates of sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis and improved mental, motor and behavioral assessments.
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