Summaries of Significant New Research
The Latest Research section includes summaries written by the Breastfeeding Information and Research team of recent significant research. The summaries will help you get a clear snapshot of the study’s results and conclusions.
Authors:
Alison Stacey MBBS FRACGP IBCLC, Liz McGuire BSc IBCLC, Bernadette Gifford BAppSci(ClinSci) BOsteoSci
Using the Coronavirus Pandemic as an Opportunity to Address the Use of Human Milk and Breastfeeding as Lifesaving Medical Interventions.
At this point in the coronavirus pandemic, knowledge of how the virus progresses is incomplete. Currently, based on limited testing in COVID-19 and SARS (which is a very similar virus) and other respiratory viruses, breastmilk is thought not to be important in transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).
The Effect of Physical Activity on Human Milk Macronutrient Content and Its Volume.
The authors of this study sought to determine whether physical activity affected the macronutrient content and volume of breastmilk.
Clinical Consensus Statement: Ankyloglossia in Children.
The American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology compiled this clinical consensus statement about ankyloglossia in children.
Should Infants Be Separated from Mothers with COVID-19? First, Do No Harm.
Dr Alison Stuebe argues that we need to consider the risks, as well as the benefits, of separating mothers and infants in this situation.
Breastfeeding, a Personalized Medicine with Influence on Short- and Long-Term Immune Health.
This review presents a fascinating summary of immune effects of breastfeeding with a focus on whether breastmilk provides allergic protection.
Effect of lactation on the recurrence rate of gestational diabetes mellitus: a retrospective cohort study.
This retrospective cohort study examined whether breastfeeding after a Gestational Diabetes Mellitus pregnancy altered the risk of developing GDM in a subsequent pregnancy.
