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16 million ounces of breast milk and counting: Mothers' Milk Bank California celebrates 50th anniversary

Mothers' Milk Bank California, founded in response to a malnourished infant's needs, has greatly impacted infant health by distributing donor milk.
#covid-19

Here's why getting a COVID shot during pregnancy is important

Nearly 90% of COVID-19 hospitalized infants had unvaccinated mothers, underscoring the need for pregnant individuals to get vaccinated.

Getting the COVID vaccine during pregnancy protects newborns from hospitalization

Maternal vaccination is critical to protecting infants from COVID-19 during the first six months of life.

Here's why getting a COVID shot during pregnancy is important

Nearly 90% of COVID-19 hospitalized infants had unvaccinated mothers, underscoring the need for pregnant individuals to get vaccinated.

Getting the COVID vaccine during pregnancy protects newborns from hospitalization

Maternal vaccination is critical to protecting infants from COVID-19 during the first six months of life.
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#sids

'Keep baby close enough to kiss' - HSE issues advice to parents using slings

The tragic death of a baby highlights the need for better public awareness about the safe use of baby slings to prevent SIDS.

Blood test at birth could eventually identify babies at increased risk of SIDS

Newborns with specific metabolic patterns are more likely to die from SIDS, suggesting potential early detection methods.

'Keep baby close enough to kiss' - HSE issues advice to parents using slings

The tragic death of a baby highlights the need for better public awareness about the safe use of baby slings to prevent SIDS.

Blood test at birth could eventually identify babies at increased risk of SIDS

Newborns with specific metabolic patterns are more likely to die from SIDS, suggesting potential early detection methods.
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#community-support

San Jose woman reflects on career leading nation's first nonprofit milk bank

Terry Asquith founded the Mothers' Milk Bank, saving thousands of infants' lives by coordinating human milk donations for at-risk babies. She reflects on this accomplishment with pride.

Mother meets and thanks Kerry guards for saving her baby's life

Local gardaí saved an infant's life during a medical emergency, reinforcing the importance of community service.

San Jose woman reflects on career leading nation's first nonprofit milk bank

Terry Asquith founded the Mothers' Milk Bank, saving thousands of infants' lives by coordinating human milk donations for at-risk babies. She reflects on this accomplishment with pride.

Mother meets and thanks Kerry guards for saving her baby's life

Local gardaí saved an infant's life during a medical emergency, reinforcing the importance of community service.
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Hospital where baby died from infected feed had entirely unsafe system'

NHS trust acknowledged unsafe feeding system for newborns after contamination outbreak led to infant deaths.
Inquest reveals systemic failures in handling contaminated feed cases at GSTT.
from www.nytimes.com
1 month ago

John Clements, Whose Research Saved Thousands of Babies, Dies at 101

Dr. John A. Clements significantly advanced pulmonary research, discovering surfactant crucial for healthy lung function, especially in premature infants.
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from WIRED
1 month ago
Health

RSV Can Be a Killer. New Tools Are Identifying the Most At-Risk Kids

RSV unpredictability complicates identification of at-risk children, as healthy-looking infants can face severe complications, prompting research into predictive algorithms.

New vaccine for respiratory disease rolls out in Scotland

The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation programme is being rolled out in Scotland to protect newborn babies and older adults against severe illness caused by RSV.

RSV Can Be a Killer. New Tools Are Identifying the Most At-Risk Kids

RSV unpredictability complicates identification of at-risk children, as healthy-looking infants can face severe complications, prompting research into predictive algorithms.

New vaccine for respiratory disease rolls out in Scotland

The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation programme is being rolled out in Scotland to protect newborn babies and older adults against severe illness caused by RSV.
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Blood test at birth could eventually identify babies at increased risk of SIDS

Newborns with specific metabolic patterns in their blood may be at a significantly higher risk of dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
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from www.bbc.com
1 month ago
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Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts

Baby gut microbiomes exhibit three distinct profiles, influencing nutrient absorption and infection risk.
B. breve may enhance nutrient utilization in breastfed infants, while E. faecalis may pose health risks.
Microbiome composition is influenced by various factors, but breastfeeding does not directly impact it.

How To Prevent Oral Thrush in Your Newborn

Oral thrush in newborns can be prevented through proper breastfeeding practices, hygiene, and early symptom detection.

Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts

Baby gut microbiomes exhibit three distinct profiles, influencing nutrient absorption and infection risk.
B. breve may enhance nutrient utilization in breastfed infants, while E. faecalis may pose health risks.
Microbiome composition is influenced by various factors, but breastfeeding does not directly impact it.

How To Prevent Oral Thrush in Your Newborn

Oral thrush in newborns can be prevented through proper breastfeeding practices, hygiene, and early symptom detection.
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60% of baby foods sold in US are unhealthy: 'urgent' study

Most US baby foods are not nutritious as advertised, failing key nutritional standards.

This Is The Best Part Of Having A Baby With Colic

Colic is defined as an infant crying for greater than 3 hours per day for more than 3 days per week, presumed in infants younger than 3 months.
The exact cause of colic is unknown, with factors like immature digestive and nervous systems, environmental factors, overstimulation, and parental stress believed to contribute.
#vaccination

Whooping cough: Cases up again as five infant deaths reported

The rise in whooping cough cases, including five infant deaths, indicate the need for increased vaccination rates in pregnant women and children.

Calif. day care closes due to measles in baby too young to be vaccinated

California day care shuts down due to infant with measles
Vaccination timing crucial for children's immunity

GPs urge parents to vaccinate babies against measles if going abroad on holidays

Infants should be vaccinated at least two weeks before traveling abroad, especially to areas with measles outbreaks.

Whooping cough: Cases up again as five infant deaths reported

The rise in whooping cough cases, including five infant deaths, indicate the need for increased vaccination rates in pregnant women and children.

Calif. day care closes due to measles in baby too young to be vaccinated

California day care shuts down due to infant with measles
Vaccination timing crucial for children's immunity

GPs urge parents to vaccinate babies against measles if going abroad on holidays

Infants should be vaccinated at least two weeks before traveling abroad, especially to areas with measles outbreaks.
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Clapham baby hospitalised with measles at just five-months-old

Measles infection poses risks for unvaccinated individuals, emphasizing the importance of vaccination to prevent outbreaks.

Constance Marten's parents deny investigators were trailing her when on the run

Parents of Constance Marten used private investigators at various times but deny employing any during her run with Mark Gordon.
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon deny gross negligence manslaughter charges for the death of their newborn daughter.

The CDC Is Squandering a Breakthrough Vaccine

RSV shots are highly sought after by pregnant patients, even more so than flu or COVID shots.
New RSV vaccines for pregnant people and infants have the potential to significantly reduce RSV-related hospitalizations in children under 5.
#maternal-health

New York Could Become First State to Offer Paid Leave for Prenatal Care

New York proposes paid leave for prenatal care to address maternal and infant death.
Black women in New York City are nine times more likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth than white women.

You Know A Lot Less About the Placenta Than You Think

Understanding the placenta's role in pregnancy complications like stillbirth is crucial for improving maternal and infant health outcomes.

New York Could Become First State to Offer Paid Leave for Prenatal Care

New York proposes paid leave for prenatal care to address maternal and infant death.
Black women in New York City are nine times more likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth than white women.

You Know A Lot Less About the Placenta Than You Think

Understanding the placenta's role in pregnancy complications like stillbirth is crucial for improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
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Inside the Booming Business of Cutting Babies' Tongues

Tongue-tie procedures for infants have become increasingly popular in recent years due to pressure on mothers to breastfeed.
The evidence that cutting tongue-ties improves feeding is limited and risks of complications are not always communicated.

FDA "inadvertently archived" complaint about Abbott infant formula plant, audit says

FDA's mishandling of whistleblower complaints led to delayed inspection at Abbott Nutrition plant, impacting infant health and leading to nationwide formula recall.
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