Breastfeeding Resources
National Breastfeeding Month is August and NLM and NNLM have a number of resources available to mothers, providers, and the public as a whole.
On August 23rd at 2pm CDT, NNLM MidContinental Region is hosting “Informed Is Best: Health Information Resources to Support Breastfeeding Families” as part of our Discover NLM Resources and more webinar series. More information and a registration link is available on the session page.
The NLM Outreach and Special Populations Branch has published two blog posts this month on breastfeeding resources from NLM:
Breastfeeding in Multiple Languages (August 1) with resources f...
Source: BHIC - August 14, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Annette Parde-Maass Tags: National Library of Medicine News Webinars women's health Source Type: blogs
The Dangerous Reasons You Should Never Give Your Baby Tylenol After Vaccines
Conclusion
The widely accepted use of acetaminophen pain relievers, such as Tylenol, has been shown in scientific studies to deplete levels of our bodies’ master antioxidant, glutathione. Parents should question the popular notion that dozens of vaccine doses in infancy are safe, and they should certainly research the damaging effects acetaminophen can have on the developing brain.
References:
http://articles.mercola.com/…vaccine-dosage-for-babies.aspx
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003292.htm
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=97635&page=1
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=97635&p...
Source: vactruth.com - August 9, 2017 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Missy Fluegge Tags: Missy Fluegge Top Stories acetaminophen glutathione truth about vaccines Tylenol Source Type: blogs
Charlie Gard Post-Mortem: Could He Have Been Saved?
Charlie Gard would have turned one year old tomorrow.
Two days before the British infant died of a mitochondrial disease on July 28, a short article in MIT Technology Review teased that Shoukhrat Mtalipov and his team at Oregon Health & Science University and colleagues had used CRISPR-Cas9 to replace a mutation in human embryos, a titillating heads-up that didn’t actually name the gene or disease.
Yesterday Nature published the details of what the researchers call gene correction, not editing, because it uses natural DNA repair. I covered the news conference, with a bit of perspective, f...
Source: blog.bioethics.net - August 8, 2017 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Bioethics Today Tags: Genetics Health Care syndicated Source Type: blogs
Setting Families Up for Breastfeeding Success
Every day, at 9 am and 9 pm, the nurses on the mother/baby unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) huddle for what they call the “Milk Minute.” They gather to exchange breastfeeding tips and other helpful information. This quick, daily training encourages communication between day and night shift staff, and keeps breastfeeding best practices top of mind.
Why the emphasis on breastfeeding? It can significantly reduce infant mortality rates, as well as childhood obesity and related chronic diseases in adulthood.
Based on research, staff has worked to modify practices in order to change the breastfeeding ...
Source: Life in a Medical Center - August 7, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: UMMC Tags: Doctors Health Tips Nurses Source Type: blogs
Let ’s talk about the ethics of breastfeeding
In the spirit of World Breastfeeding Week, I want to highlight all we can about breastfeeding; why it’s great for you and your baby, some ways to make it easier, and how to manage common challenges.
But one challenge that often gets ignored in the offices of doctors and lactation consultants is the issue revolving around the ethics of breastfeeding. That is, addressing uncomfortable questions like these:
Are moms who choose not to breastfeed “bad”?
Are babies who are denied breast milk missing out on their basic human right to nutrition tailored exactly for them?
Should we not educate women “too much” about brea...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - August 2, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: < a href="http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/jennifer-lincoln" rel="tag" > Jennifer Lincoln, MD < /a > Tags: Conditions OB/GYN Pediatrics Source Type: blogs
Vitamin D: Finding a balance
Over the July 4th weekend, my non-physician husband with a history of skin cancer tried to justify not wearing sunscreen in order to get some vitamin D. My husband, of course, has no idea how much vitamin D he needs or why, and I suspect he is not alone.
Why do we need vitamin D?
The easy answer is for bones. Vitamin D facilitates absorption of calcium and phosphate, which are needed for bone growth. Without sufficient vitamin D, bones become brittle (in children this is called rickets and in adults it is called osteomalacia) and break more easily. Vitamin D is likely beneficial for other parts of the body as well; studies...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - July 21, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Emily S. Ruiz, MD, MPH Tags: Drugs and Supplements Health Prevention Source Type: blogs
Men, Mosquitos, Sex & Zika
I often hear from readers with questions about pregnancy and Zika. This series of questions from a dad explores several issues important to couples when they consider sex in a post Zika world.
Q: I just returned from a trip to a tropical location. There are confirmed cases of Zika in the area and there were definitely mosquitos where I was staying. Sadly, I got a few bites – nothing crazy, but I did get a few. The CDC recommendation is to avoid sex or use condoms for six months post traveling in a Zika zone.
My wife and I are not trying to have another child right now, but my wife is not on any form of birth control.
W...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - July 10, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: Dr. Alan Greene Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Birth Defects Insect Bites & Stings Sex Source Type: blogs
Men, Mosquitos, Sex & Zika
I often hear from readers with questions about pregnancy and Zika. This series of questions from a dad explores several issues important to couples when they consider sex in a post Zika world.
Q: I just returned from a trip to a tropical location. There are confirmed cases of Zika in the area and there were definitely mosquitos where I was staying. Sadly, I got a few bites – nothing crazy, but I did get a few. The CDC recommendation is to avoid sex or use condoms for six months post traveling in a Zika zone.
My wife and I are not trying to have another child right now, but my wife is not on any form of birth control.
W...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - July 10, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Birth Defects Insect Bites & Stings Sex Source Type: blogs
How to prepare your baby for the perfect poo
An excerpt from Looking Out for Number Two: A Slightly Irreverent Guide to Poo, Gas, and Other Things That Come Out of Your Baby.
Early bowel patterns | What’s normal
As we learned, the poo patterns of new babies don’t settle in until a week or two after birth.
And beyond the evolution of the early poo trifecta, you’ll likely find that poo is slow to get going if you are breast-feeding your baby. As you will figure out, your breast milk doesn’t just magically appear. It takes a few days for your breasts (and tired brain) to come around to the idea that they need to be making and releasing milk. And during that...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 28, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: < a href="http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/bryan-vartabedian" rel="tag" > Bryan Vartabedian, MD < /a > Tags: Conditions GI Pediatrics Source Type: blogs
If Your Premiums Go Down but Coverage Gets Worse, Does Your Healthcare Matter?
By JASON CHUNG
Picture this. Amy becomes pregnant while working as a high school teacher. Her employer’s health insurance plan pays bill was covers the maternity bills and she happily raises her twins.
Fast-forward a few years. She’s decided to become an entrepreneur and runs a small business. She becomes pregnant again but, this time, finds that her $400 a month individual health insurance policy won’t cover the expenses. In fine print, she discovers that she needed to purchase a special rider to activate maternity care benefits. She’ll have to pay $10,000+ out of pocket now, putting her burgeoning business at ris...
Source: The Health Care Blog - June 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: John Irvine Tags: Uncategorized ACA AHCA Coverage Jason Chung Pre-existing conditions Premiums Source Type: blogs
Caught between the ideal of breastfeeding and the reality of doing it
On a recent vacation in St. Lucia, I came across this mama nursing her babies. “Public breastfeeding. How great!” I thought. But, after posting this picture on Facebook, these were some of the responses: “Yikes! They need to be weaned!” and “they are pretty big to be still nursing.” This, of course, got my head whirling about people’s attitudes toward breastfeeding.
On the surface, there is support — breast is best after all, right? Not only does breast milk provide the perfect nutritional needs for a baby, there are also multiple health benefits to both mom and baby as well as the unique bonding that ...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 16, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: < a href="http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/andrea-eisenberg" rel="tag" > Andrea Eisenberg, MD < /a > Tags: Physician OB/GYN Pediatrics Source Type: blogs
10 Ways Artificial Intelligence Could Make Me a Better Doctor
Artificial intelligence (AI) will redesign complete healthcare systems in the near future, but it will also impact the life of the “average doctor” positively. Let me show you 10 ways AI could make me better at my job.
AI for a more efficient healthcare
Automation through AI, robotics or 3D-printing will make healthcare more efficient and more sustainable. These new digital technologies will improve healthcare processes resulting in the earlier and more efficient treatment of patients. It will eventually shift the focus in medicine from treatment to prevention. Moreover, medical professionals will get the chanc...
Source: The Medical Futurist - June 8, 2017 Category: Information Technology Authors: TMF Tags: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine AI future gc4 Health Healthcare Innovation List medical technology Source Type: blogs
The pros and cons of having your baby sleep in your room
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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the best place for a baby to sleep is in his parents’ bedroom. He should sleep in his own crib or bassinet (or in a co-sleeper safely attached to the bed), but shouldn’t be in his own room until he is at least 6 months, better 12 months. This is because studies have shown that when babies are close by, it can help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS.
A study published in the journal Pediatrics, however, points out a downside to this: babies don’t sleep as well, and by extension, neither do their parents.
Researc...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - June 6, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Claire McCarthy, MD Tags: Children's Health Parenting Prevention Safety Source Type: blogs
Room sharing with your baby may help prevent SIDS —but it means everyone gets less sleep
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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the best place for a baby to sleep is in his parents’ bedroom. He should sleep in his own crib or bassinet (or in a co-sleeper safely attached to the bed), but shouldn’t be in his own room until he is at least 6 months, better 12 months. This is because studies have shown that when babies are close by, it can help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS.
A study published in the journal Pediatrics, however, points out a downside to this: babies don’t sleep as well, and by extension, neither do their parents.
Researc...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - June 6, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Claire McCarthy, MD Tags: Children's Health Parenting Prevention Safety Source Type: blogs
