Lactation in Medical News

Hoag Hospital Certified as Baby-Friendly Facility

... providing comprehensive educational programs and lactation support for mothers and their infants. Hoag's ... through its team of International Board Certified lactation Consultants (IBCLC). This team provides prenatal ... Health Services. "By remaining dedicated to lactation education and support, we hope to continue to ...

First-of-Its-Kind Program Aims to Reduce Primary Barrier to Breastfeeding for Hourly and Lower-Wage Working Mothers

... lower-wage workers and help establish workplace lactation programs. In a July 2008 survey of the ... said there are real barriers to implementing lactation programs for hourly and lower-wage employees. ... include scheduling conflicts, lack of dedicated lactation rooms, and limited promotion ...

LifeCare Wins Breastfeeding-Friendly Business Award from Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition

... accommodations. For example, it must provide lactation consultant services and have a written ... Work program provides clients with 24/7 access to lactation consultants, the ability to purchase Medela ... Pediatrics, hospitals, community health centers, lactation consultants, nurses, nutritionists and others. ...

Successful Breast-Feeding

... that are easily overcome, according to lactation experts. Seventy-four percent of women who ... said Katy Lebbing, a board certified lactation consultant in Villa Park, Ill., and a leader for ... your doctor if your hospital has one. Or see a lactation consultant -- you can ask your doctor or the La ...

Study indicates pregnancy does not harm chances of survival from cancer

... in diagnosis, rather than any influence of the lactation process itself. It may be more difficult to diagnose breast cancer during lactation because many women get lumps due to mastitis and ... who either were diagnosed during the gestation or lactation period, or who got pregnant after cancer ...

Transporter could help breast cancer cells commit suicide

... to pyruvate, starts getting inside the cells. Breast size is reduced and lactation is halted via this process known as involution. "The normal expansion of breast tissue during lactation is similar to breast cancer when tumors grow and multiply," Dr. Muthusamy ...

Study examines how breastfeeding impacts cost of care for very low birth weight infants

... for their babies," said Paula Meier, director of clinical research and lactation in the Rush neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and principal investigator ... pump rental, total number of storage containers needed and access to lactation experts. "The findings from this study will be easily translated into ...

Dairy Veterinarians Highlight Need for Improved Methods for Detecting Mastitis

... Ability to detect mastitis at subclinical level and in early lactation would benefit producers RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, ... the importance of detecting mastitis at the subclinical level and in early lactation period for freshened cows. Mastitis, an infection in milk-producing glands ...

Breast-Feeding: The Stress Buster That Lasts for Years

... promotes positive physiological responses," said Liz Maseth, an outpatient lactation consultant at Akron's Children's Hospital in Ohio. "Breast-feeding ... . SOURCES: Liz Maseth, R.N., outpatient lactation services, department of maternal-fetal medicine, Akron Children's ...

Many Ob-Gyn Textbooks Lack Good Info on Breast-Feeding

... provenance of another physician specialty, or of nurses who specialize as lactation consultants. While doctors in urban areas may be able to defer to lactation consultants, those who have a broader scope of practice in rural areas ...

GlaxoSmithKline Obtains Exclusive U.S. OTC Marketing Rights to MEVACOR(R) (lovastatin) from Merck & Co., Inc.

... elevations of serum transaminases (see WARNINGS). Pregnancy and lactation (see PRECAUTIONS, Pregnancy and Nursing Mothers). Atherosclerosis is a ... to 0.6% in the control group), decreased pup body weights throughout lactation (up to 5%, 8%, and 38%, respectively, below control), supernumerary ribs ...

New research explores newborn in-hospital weight loss

... new study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Human lactation explores the reasons why certain newborns lose more (or less) than others ... published by SAGE in the Journal of Human Lactation, for the International lactation Consultant Association, was to determine the factors associated with ...

Eating junk food whilst pregnant and breastfeeding may lead to obese offspring

... as doughnuts, muffins, biscuits, crisps and sweets during pregnancy and lactation gave birth to offspring which overate and had a preference for junk foods ... women as well. Future mothers should be aware that pregnancy and lactation are not the time to over-indulge on fatty-sugary treats on the misguided ...

New Breastfeeding Supplement Designed to Improve Milk Production for Nursing Mothers

... in Vitamin D, which is naturally synthesized in our skin during sun exposure," says Dr. Kathleen Marinelli, an internationally recognized lactation specialist. "In the past, babies (and mothers and all humans) had significantly more sun exposure, with the majority of our Vitamin D coming ...

Exercise is healthy for mom and child during pregnancy

... example, runners might switch to running in a swimming pool later in their pregnancy.) Postnatal: Continue exercising at low to moderate levels. lactation is not negatively affected by exercise. There are fewer reports of mothers having post-partum depression or mood changes when they are exercising. ...

Exercise Is Healthy for Mom and Child During Pregnancy

... runners might switch to running in a swimming pool later in their pregnancy.) Postnatal: Continue exercising at low to moderate levels. lactation is not negatively affected by exercise. There are fewer reports of mothers having post-partum depression or mood changes when they are exercising. ...

The Path to Pregnancy: Fairhaven Health Offers New Natural Products to Help Couples Conceive

... marks. Price: $19.95 Nursing Blend : Designed to meet the nutritional needs of nursing women and aid in milk production. Endorsed by a leading lactation specialist and MD, Nursing Blend is the ideal supplement for breastfeeding women. Price: $17.95 Additional pregnancy and nursing products ...

Working Moms Find Freedom to Use Breast Pumps Where They Want, When They Want

... associated with the end of breastfeeding for too many women. Public policy and employers are making significant investments and efforts to facilitate lactation in the workplace, but the increase in breastfeeding rates seems to have stalled, in spite of the fact that the overwhelming majority of new mothers ...

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Key to Fetal Development - Possible Mercury Contamination Concerns in Some Fish Oil Avoided With Plant-based DHA in PreNexa(R) Prenatal Vitamins

... visit www.upsher-smith.com . References: 1. Koletzko, et al. The roles of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in pregnancy, lactation and infancy; review of current knowledge and consensus recommendations. J Perinat Med 36 (2008) 5-14. 2. Arterburn LM, Oken HA, Bailey Hall E, et ...

Martek, March of Dimes Partner to Promote Importance of DHA

... and supports brain, eye and cardiovascular health throughout life. Studies have shown that increased availability of DHA omega-3 during pregnancy and lactation nourishes the neurological, visual and nervous system development of babies and may play an important role in long-term infant heart health and ...

Proactive, Low-Cost Prenatal Physical Therapy Reduces Pregnancy Complications, Eases Labor and Delivery and Shortens Recovery Time for Mothers

... of low back pain. In addition, Bebe PT offers group yoga, Pilates classes and massages, and hosts a variety of lectures and services such as lactation consulting and various support groups. Physical therapists at Bebe PT specialize in women's health and pre- and postnatal care. Services are ...

March of Dimes 34th Annual Perinatal Conference For Nurses, Health Educators, Social Workers and Other Healthcare Pros Caring for Moms and Babies

... Nursing Advisory Council and the March of Dimes invites nurses, midwives, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, health educators, lactation consultants, and the community to the March of Dimes 34th Annual Perinatal Conference February 25-27th at the Doubletree Hotel in Oak Brook, ...

Pocket Reference Journals Releases Latest Edition of "All About Me" Leading Children's Immunization Journal for New Moms

... It was written by seven pediatric specialists including an emergency room physician, pediatrician,ear, nose, and throat specialist, certified lactation educator, and a dentist. It contains CDC growth charts, the recommended immunization schedules , developmental statistics, prenatal history, and ...

Facebook Flack Regarding Breastfeeding Mothers

... Medicine ( www.bfmed.org ) is a worldwide organization of physicians dedicated to the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding and human lactation through education, research, and advocacy. An independent, self-sustaining, international physician organization and the only organization of its ...

Vitamin D Deficiency in Infants and Nursing Mothers Carries Long-Term Disease Risks

... journal published quarterly. The Journal publishes original scientific papers, reviews, and case studies on a broad spectrum of topics in lactation medicine. It presents evidence-based research advances and explores the immediate and long-term outcomes of breastfeeding, including the ...

Benefits of Breastfeeding Outweigh Risk of Infant Exposure to Environmental Chemicals in Breastmilk

... journal published quarterly. The Journal publishes original scientific papers, reviews, and case studies on a broad spectrum of topics in lactation medicine. It presents evidence-based research advances and explores the immediate and long-term outcomes of breastfeeding, including the ...

First and Only Single Capsule Daily Rx Prenatal Vitamin With Plant-Based DHA Now Available

... . Accessed September 9, 2008. 10. Koletzko, et al. The roles of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in pregnancy, lactation and infancy; review of current knowledge and consensus recommendations. J Perinat Med 36 (2008) 5-14. 11. American Pregnancy Association. ...

New Study Data: JANUVIA™ (sitagliptin) Significantly Reduced Blood Sugar Levels and Was Not Associated with Hypoglycemia in Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

... offspring at 1000mg/kg, or approximately 100 times human exposure at the MRHD. Sitagliptin administered to female rats from gestation day 6 to lactation day 21 decreased body weight in male and female offspring at 1000mg/kg. No functional or behavioral toxicity was observed in offspring of rats. ...

Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring

... Mouse study found it was better than corn oil during gestation and lactation TUESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Women whose mothers consumed canola oil during pregnancy and breast-feeding may be less likely to ...

New Report Shows How Drug Industry Immunity Would Endanger Women

... THE BITTEREST PILL examines the history of a variety of products including many types of birth control methods and hormone therapies, as well as lactation and acne drugs. Said report co-author Amanda Melpolder, "As new drugs and devices are developed and marketed, it is imperative that women have the ...

Wyeth Selected for 11th Consecutive Year as One of Working Mother Magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

... to employee Dependent Care Spending Accounts -- Adoption assistance benefits -- Newborn care leave for new mothers and fathers -- A lactation program for mothers returning to work -- On-site child care facilities in two of its locations -- A tuition reimbursement program -- Discounts ...

Calcium during pregnancy reduces harmful blood lead levels

... corresponds with a previous study performed by the same group of investigators showing that 1,200-milligram daily calcium supplementation during lactation reduced maternal blood lead by 15-20 percent, and breast milk lead by 5-10 percent. This is the first randomized trial to evaluate the effect of ...

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Provides Complimentary Online Access to Breastfeeding Medicine for the Month of August

... of Breastfeeding Medicine is a worldwide organization of physicians dedicated to the promotion, protection, and support of breastfeeding and human lactation through education, research, and advocacy. The Academy's 2008 Annual International Meeting, "Breastfeeding: The Road to Health," will be held October ...

Martek's life'sDHA(TM) Featured in Four New Products from Spectrum Organics

... in decreasing the prevalence of certain neurological disorders. Studies have shown that increased availability of DHA omega-3 during pregnancy and lactation nourishes the neurological, visual and nervous system development of babies and may play a role in long-term infant health and maternal well-being. ...

March of Dimes Announces Nursing Scholarship Recipients

... She has already developed a community-based doula network to provide labor support for women living on the reservation, and has become certified as a lactation consultant and childbirth educator. She also holds a certificate in nonprofit administration. As a nurse-midwife/nurse-practitioner in a rural ...

Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval Awarded to Verizon Wireless for Sixth Consecutive Year

... mothers. In addition, moms-to-be can participate in online physician seminars throughout their pregnancies and take advantage of on-site lactation rooms after their babies are born. Locally, the company has been recognized by the Baltimore Business Journal, Baltimore Magazine and Washingtonian ...

Morning Sickness Magic(TM) - An Effective Natural Approach to Morning Sickness

... between 70 and 85 percent of women. Before she established MOM Enterprises, Inc. in 1999, Ms. Kaderali worked as a registered nurse, midwife, and lactation specialist for more than 30 years. Her personal vision to comfort families transformed into two lines of natural products for babies and mothers -- ...

Breast-Feeding Protected Mice From Asthma

... exposure of lactating mice to an airborne allergen would impact asthma development in progeny. The allergen exposure was only restricted to the lactation phase starting one day after delivery to three weeks (weaning time)," said study senior author Valerie Julia, a permanent researcher with the ...

APHA Adopts New Policies on Food Safety, Global Climate Change, Multidrug-Resistant Organisms, Breastfeeding and Feminine Hygiene

... women in the United States to succeed in breastfeeding, including protection for breastfeeding in the public, paid maternity leave and worksite lactation protection. Support school information sharing for public health purposes. Current legislation under the 1974 Family Education Rights Privacy Act ...

Purified Fish Oil Concentrates Offer Solution to Current Seafood Controversy for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women!

... their developing infant but may also positively influence their infant's immune development. *Mothers taking cod liver oil during pregnancy and lactation had children with higher IQs when children reached age 4. This research and more is available at http://www.omega-research.com . Adds Joar, ...