NewsNew Insight into Why Breastfed Babies Have Improved Immune SystemsJanuary 18, 2021by University of BirminghamUp until now, the immunological mechanisms responsible for these effects have been very poorly understood
NewsHigh Levels of Microplastics Released from Infant Feeding Bottles during Formula PrepOctober 21, 2020by Trinity College DublinNewly published research also indicates a strong relationship between heat and microplastic release, such that warmer liquids result in far greater microplastic release
NewsConsuming Sugary Beverages While Breastfeeding Affects Cognitive Development in ChildrenOctober 13, 2020by Children’s Hospital Los AngelesChildren's Hospital Los Angeles study shows that juice and drinks with added sugar can affect a child's cognitive development
NewsMost Infants Are Well Even When Moms Are Infected by COVID-19September 28, 2020by University of California - San FranciscoUCSF study shows reassuring initial findings for infant health
NewsNew Insight Into How Breast Milk Boosts the Immune SystemSeptember 7, 2020by University of BonnAlarmins have a positive post-natal impact on the development of intestinal flora and the immune system
NewsReport: Mother Transmitted COVID-19 to Baby during PregnancyAugust 25, 2020by UT Southwestern Medical CenterAlthough both mother and baby recovered, the case highlights the importance of limiting COVID-19 exposure for pregnant women
NewsStudy: Exercise Increases Benefits of Breastmilk for BabiesJuly 3, 2020by Ohio State UniversityResearch builds upon previous finding in animals that maternal exercise improves offspring health
NewsPlacentas from COVID-19-Positive Pregnant Women Show InjuryMay 26, 2020by Northwestern UniversityFindings suggests abnormal blood flow between mothers and babies in utero
NewsCan COVID-19 Virus Be Passed through Breastmilk?May 8, 2020by Rachel MuenzThere is no evidence yet that babies can contract the virus through their mothers’ milk, but new research has been launched to investigate further
NewsCOVID-19 Research Indicates Infection is Less Severe in ChildrenMarch 16, 2020by Rachel MuenzBased on data from China in February 2020, researchers say the impacts of COVID-19 on children appear to be minimal