Maternity Colleges release joint statement on COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant and breastfeeding women, RCOG
A parent ' s first instinct is to protect their baby, whether that ' s during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The Royal College of Obstetricians& Gynaecologists (RCOG) and the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) want to reassure women and families that one of the best ways to protect themselves and their baby from COVID-19 is through vaccination. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - September 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A Baby ’s Blood Sodium Levels Were Dangerously High. What Was the Cause?
The 5-month-old boy hadn ’t gained any weight in three months. Why was he ‘failing to thrive’? (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - September 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lisa Sanders, M.D. Tags: Babies and Infants Genetics and Heredity Salt Kidneys Breastfeeding Infant Formulas Source Type: news
Liberia: WaterAid Liberia and MoH Join Global Team in Commemoration of World Breastfeeding Week
[FrontPageAfrica] Paynesville -- WaterAid Liberia along with the Ministry of Health of Liberia and other partners, over the weekend observed the official celebration of World Breastfeeding Week in Paynesville. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 31, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
How Common is Tongue-Tie?
Discussion
The anterior 2/3s of the tongue is formed from the 2 lateral lingual swellings fusing with the tuberculum impar and then separating from the mouth’s floor to form the lingual sulcus. Separation failure can result in anchoring of the tongue to varying degrees. Frenula are soft tissue structures which attach and support other oral structures. The lingual frenula attaches the tongue to base of mouth. Labial frenula are located centrally and attach the lips to the alveolar ridges. Often less prominent are the buccal frenula which are on the labial side and are smaller and more lateral to the labial frenula, us...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - August 29, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Ghana: Encourage New Mothers to Breastfeed Babies for 6 Months - Panelists
[Ghanaian Times] Panelists at a public forum on breastfeeding have advocated the need for family and institutional support to encourage new mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies for six months. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - August 29, 2022 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Breastfeeding Can Protect Hearts of Mom, Baby Long Term
FRIDAY, Aug. 26, 2022 -- Breastfeeding can deliver long-term heart benefits to both mother and child, a new statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) says.
The immune systems of newborns and infants can be strengthened by breast milk,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 26, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Kofi Time: The Podcast
By External SourceAug 24 2022 (IPS-Partners)
About the Podcast
Regarded as one of the modern world’s icons of diplomacy, what is Kofi Annan’s legacy today? What can we learn from him, and how can we prepare for tomorrow, based on his vision for a better world?
In this exclusive 10-part podcast, Ahmad Fawzi, one of Kofi Annan’s former spokespersons and communication Advisor, will examine how Kofi Annan tackled a specific crisis and its relevance to today’s world and challenges.
Kofi Annan’s call to bring all stakeholders around the table — including the private sector, local authorities, civil society org...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - August 24, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: External Source Tags: Armed Conflicts Civil Society Climate Change Food and Agriculture Health Multimedia Peace Podcast Source Type: news
As Pandemic Eases, It's Boom Times for Cosmetic Surgeons
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2022 -- Even after dropping 25 pounds, Megan Gilbert still had some insecurities when she looked in the mirror. " After breastfeeding two kids and losing weight, my breasts no longer looked how I wanted them to, " she said. " And I... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 24, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Breastfeeding and medications: What's safe?
(Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed)
Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed - August 24, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What really drives abortion beliefs? Research suggests it ’s a matter of sexual strategies
Martie Haselton, is psychology professor in the UCLA College andJaimie Arona Krems, is an assistant professor of psychology at Oklahoma State University.Many people have strong opinions about abortion — especially in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, revoking a constitutional right previously held by more than 165 million Americans.But what really drives people ’s abortion attitudes?It ’s common to hear religious, political and other ideologically driven explanations — for example, about the sanctity of life. If such beliefs were really driving anti-abortion attitudes, though,...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - August 17, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Physician Mothers and the Breastfeeding Challenge Physician Mothers and the Breastfeeding Challenge
Doctors who need to pump breast milk while working face numerous problems ― and inconsistent support ― when returning from maternity leave.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 16, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Physical violence against women by their intimate partner during pregnancy and its relationship with breastfeeding - Aristiz ábal LYG, Theme Filha MM.
OBJECTIVES: to estimate the association between physical violence against women by their intimate partner during pregnancy and breastfeeding. METHODS: the data source is the 2010 National Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) conducted in Colombia, a... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 12, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Vit D in Pregnancy May Protect Breastfeeding Infants From Eczema Vit D in Pregnancy May Protect Breastfeeding Infants From Eczema
Mothers who take vitamin D during pregnancy and who breastfeed for 1 month or longer may reduce chances atopic eczema in their child, at least in the first year, researchers in the UK report.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - August 10, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
Mauritius: Minister Jagutpal Underlines the Benefits of Exclusive Breastfeeding
[Government of Mauritius] Community talks on exclusive breastfeeding and its benefits in the context of the World Breastfeeding Week 2022 were launched, this afternoon, by the Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Kailesh Kumar Singh Jagutpal, at the Rivi ère des Anguilles Village Hall. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - August 10, 2022 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Liberia: In Honor of World Breastfeeding Week, Health Practitioner Calls for Breastfeeding Friendly Environment for Mothers in Liberia
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- As the world breastfeeding week, from August 1 to 7, has been observed throughout the globe, Fenny Louise Taylor, a Feminist and Reproductive and Sexual Health Right Advocate could not cease to share her experience about the impact of breastfeeding in every young child's life. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 8, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news