Practical steps such as limiting noise exposure, adjusting work duties and providing safe spaces for milk expression are effective ways to protect pregnant and breastfeeding women in the workplace. Courtesy of Adobe Stock. Workplace safety standards in mining often overlook the needs of pregnant and breastfeeding workers, putting both employees and their children at risk. In … Read more
A new educational game simulates real breastfeeding complications, helping nurses learn how to spot and manage fungal nipple infections that can cause pain and early weaning. Study: Serious game prototype for nurses on nipple-areolar lesions resulting from fungal infections in breastfeeding. Image credit: Iryna Inshyna/Shutterstock.com Pain during lactation forces many mothers to discontinue it prematurely, … Read more
A new Cochrane review has found that sucrose can help with pain relief in newborn babies during common hospital procedures, such as venepuncture. This involves drawing blood with a needle, typically for testing. Newborns, especially preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), undergo numerous painful procedures. Because of their immature pain regulation, they can … Read more
It’s widely known that breastfeeding impacts the health of both mother and child, but the underlying biology that leads to these effects has been understudied. In a review article publishing in the Cell Press journal Trends in Immunology on February 26, researchers highlight recent studies showing T cells-white blood cells that play a pivotal role in the immune system-shape the baby’s immune system, support healthy gut bacteria, and reduce the … Read more
Certain gut bacteria in infants may reduce the risk of developing allergies later in childhood. This is the finding of new research from the ALADDIN study at Karolinska Institutet, published in Nature Microbiology. During the first few months, a child’s gut flora develops rapidly. The study followed children from birth to five years of age … Read more
New longitudinal evidence suggests reproductive history may shape women’s cognitive aging, offering insights into possible protective pathways while highlighting the need for cautious interpretation. Study: Pregnancy and breastfeeding are associated with less later-life cognitive decline in a longitudinal, prospective cohort. Image Credit: ibragimova / Shuttertock A recent study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia found … Read more
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online version in the month the article is officially released. Author affiliation: Pathology Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia (R. Silcock, R. Horvath); Queensland Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (R. Silcock, C. Nourse); University of Queensland, Brisbane (R. Silcock, … Read more
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online version in the month the article is officially released. Author affiliation: Pathology Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia (R. Silcock, R. Horvath); Queensland Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (R. Silcock, C. Nourse); University of Queensland, Brisbane (R. Silcock, … Read more
New research reveals how trace metals mothers are exposed to during pregnancy can shape their babies’ gut bacteria, metabolic pathways, and even antibiotic resistance, potentially influencing lifelong health. Study: Prenatal exposure to trace elements impacts mother-infant gut microbiome, metabolome and resistome during the first year of life. Image Credit: Anusorn Nakdee / Shutterstock In a recent study … Read more
Despite common beliefs, new research shows that how often and how long mothers breastfeed has almost no impact on milk microbiome diversity. Study: The human milk microbiome is minimally associated with breastfeeding practices. Image credit: comzeal images/Shutterstock.com A recent paper in the journal Scientific Reports explored associations between human milk bacteria and breastfeeding attributes. Introduction Breast milk is … Read more