My common breastfeeding problem was actually stage 4 cancer - a week before giving birth I was given six months to live
Lindsey Parr Gritton of Georgia was 29 years old and 36 weeks pregnant with her second child when she was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. Doctors first mistook it for mastitis. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Momcozy's Award-Winning Nursing Bras Takes the Spotlight in 2024
New York, NY, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Momcozy, a brand loved by moms globally, is the gold standard of apparel for maternity and breastfeeding. The mom and baby brand empowers women and has a strong presence in over 40 countries, including the US, Canada, and the UK. Momcozy is a…#ny #momcozy #pbcawards2024 #bestnursingbra #bizziebabyawards2024 #positivebirthcompany #pbc #pregnant (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
No Best Nutrition Strategy for Most Preemies Waiting to Breastfeed
(MedPage Today) -- For preterm infants awaiting the chance to breastfeed, none of the common methods of nutritional support emerged a clear winner in head-to-head comparisons in the DIAMOND trial.
For infants born between 32 and 35 weeks 6 days... (Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN)
Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN - April 24, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Ontario doctor's college cautions Toronto pediatrician over breastfeeding drug
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has expressed concern about the prescribing and oversight practices of a Toronto breastfeeding doctor in a case where a woman was prescribed domperidone, whose off-label use to induce lactation is controversial. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada Source Type: news
Ont. doctors' college orders Toronto pediatrician to undergo 'further education' on breastfeeding drug
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has expressed concern about the prescribing and oversight practices of a Toronto breastfeeding doctor in a case where a woman was prescribed domperidone, whose off-label use to induce lactation is controversial. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada Source Type: news
FNS: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Revisions in the WIC Food Packages
Notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) revising regulations governing the WIC food packages. The revisions align the WIC food package regulations with the currentDietary Guidelines for Americans and reflect recommendations made by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) in its 2017 report, "Review of WIC Food Packages: Improving Balance and Choice" while promoting nutrition security and equity. Among other things, this rule intends to provide WIC participants with a wider variety of foods that align with the latest nutritional scienc...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 18, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
One in four cases of breast cancer 'are preventable': Major reports concludes thousands of women could be spared from disease by drinking less alcohol and breastfeeding more
While 'tremendous advances' in research and treatments have slashed death rates, bold policy actions are now needed to promote better lifestyles, according to research by the Lancet Commission. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What is the Dose-Response for Maternal Vitamin D Supplementation in Lactating Mothers?
Discussion
Vitamin D is an important vitamin for bone formation and mineral homeostasis. Hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, osteomalacia, rickets and tetany can all result because of Vitamin D deficiency. Deficiency is caused by inadequate dietary intakes of Vitamin D, inadequate exposure to sunlight or patients with fat malabsorption or renal disease. Even in high sun exposure areas of the world, Vitamin D deficiency can occur because of inadequate exposure due to clothing or cultural practices. Sunscreen blocks sunlight and an SPF (sun protection factor) of 8 blocks 95% of the sun, so there needs to be a careful balance bet...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 15, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
DOD: Modification To Childbirth Support Services Covered Under the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration
Notice from the Department of Defense (DOD) Director of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) announcing adjustments to the reimbursement and provider qualifications for childbirth support services under the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration (CBSD). The second phase of CBSD will include a new reimbursement methodology, new doula-specific codes, increased flexibility for antepartum and postpartum visits, and a new requirement for certified labor doulas (CLDs) to be participating providers. DHA also announces the National Black Doula Association (NBDA) as a certification body for CLDs and the certification require...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 11, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Breastfeeding saved my life: New mother learns she has stage 3 CANCER after difficulty producing milk
Lauren da Silva, 39, of New Jersey, had just found out that she was pregnant with her second son, Ryan, when she was diagnosed with stage three HER2-positive breast cancer. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Family Health & amp; Wellness Brand, Mommy's Bliss, Launches Lactation Hydration Drink Tablets
Mommy's Bliss Aims to Support Breastfeeding Mothers With a Delicious and Convenient New Hydration Product RICHMOND, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mommy's Bliss, a premier wellness company that has been a leader in bringing innovative, high-quality products to families across... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 9, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: WOM PDT Source Type: news
Pregnancy Can Make You Age Faster
Pregnancy is a wonder of biology, but new research shows that feat may come at a price. In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists found that women who have been pregnant showed more signs of biological aging compared to women who had never been pregnant before. The more times a woman had been pregnant, the faster her rate of biological aging.
“We’re learning that pregnancy has long-term effects on the body,” says Calen Ryan, associate research scientist at the Columbia University Aging Center at the Mailman School of Public Health. “They are not all bad,...
Source: TIME: Health - April 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Mammogram Advice Varies for Older, Breastfeeding Moms Mammogram Advice Varies for Older, Breastfeeding Moms
Older, Breastfeeding Mothers Face Differing Advice About MammogramsMDedge News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - April 8, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: news
Mums who breastfeed should bank on broccoli to pass along essential nutrients to their children
Researchers have found that a phytochemical found in cruciferous vegetables - including Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, kale and radishes - can be transferred through breast milk. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nutritional needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding
March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn about your nutritional needs during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. During pregnancy, the basic principles of healthy eating remain the same — get plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats. However, a few nutrients in a pregnancy diet deserve special attention. The nutrients to pay special attention to while you're pregnant include: CalciumYou and your baby need calcium for strong… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 30, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
