Breastfeeding Health Benefits: Study Reveals How Sugars In Breastmilk May Prevent Infections
The researchers say that this work could allow for these sugars to be used as a viable therapeutic option to treat GBS infection and prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Aug 10, 2023, 12:28 PM IST
World Breastfeeding Week: Expert Explains Relationship Between Breastfeeding And Food Allergies In Infants
Dr Sumira Mubeen, General physician, lactation and Breastfeeding consultant, Apollo Clinic, J P Nagar, explains the relationship between breastfeeding and food allergies in infants.
Aug 05, 2023, 16:34 PM IST
Antibodies in breast milk may aid in COVID-19 battle of newborn: Experts
Pointing out that breastfeeding is the foundation of life, experts went said that breast milk is the first and best defence a newborn has against illness, disease and death since it is their “first vaccination”.
Aug 09, 2021, 21:25 PM IST
Don’t avoid breast-feeding for fear of COVID-19 transmission: Experts
Breast milk is naturally fortified with nutrients and antibodies making it even more important in COVID-19 times to protect both babies and mothers, said the organization. They also highlighted the need to debunk the myths surrounding breastfeeding amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 04, 2021, 19:09 PM IST
Saand Ki Aankh producer Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani donates 40 litres of breast milk during lockdown - Here's why!
Nidhi Parmar said, "After nursing my child, I realised that I still had a lot of milk leftover. I had read on the internet that breast milk does have a shelf life of three to four months if properly stored in a refrigerator."
Nov 18, 2020, 20:52 PM IST
Breakthrough? In a world's first, transgender woman able to breastfeed her baby
When her pregnant partner decided against breastfeeding their baby, she sought help from the doctors at Mt Sinai's Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery.
Feb 14, 2018, 13:10 PM IST
How breastmilk helps combat food allergies in newborns
These protective cells also persist after antibodies from the mother are gone, promoting long-term tolerance to the food.
Nov 21, 2017, 19:22 PM IST
Protective sugars in breast milk may keep bacterial infections in babies at bay
The study showed that sugars can act as anti-biofilm agents, which is the first example of carbohydrates in human milk having this function.
Aug 21, 2017, 13:59 PM IST
Early introduction to bovine milk could put your baby at risk; mother's milk best for newborns, say experts
Cow's milk allergy is the most common food allergy in young children.
Aug 06, 2017, 15:59 PM IST
World Breastfeeding Week 2017: Here's why you should breastfeed your baby!
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child's good health and survival.
Aug 02, 2017, 19:16 PM IST
Breast milk helpful in early detection of cancer
One of the potential options for detection of BC is biochemical monitoring of protein markers in different types of bodily fluids such as serum, nipple aspirate fluid and ductal lavage fluid, tear, urine, saliva and breast milk.
Apr 23, 2017, 18:48 PM IST
Cambodia bans sale, export of breast milk
Koun Meada had been selling its milk to the American firm Ambrosia Labs and the female staff used to earn $7-$10 per day for their milk.
Mar 29, 2017, 21:08 PM IST
Muslim religious preacher nabbed in Kerala for advising against breast milk
After the arrest of a newborn's father, Kerala Police took a Muslim religious preacher into custody early on Saturday for advising against breast milk for a child until the fifth azan call.
Nov 05, 2016, 12:03 PM IST
Breast milk sugars may ward off deadly infection in babies
A type of sugar found naturally in some women's breast milk may protect newborn babies from infection with a potentially life threatening bacterium, says a study.
Aug 27, 2016, 21:52 PM IST
Women who deliver prematurely have higher nutrients in milk
Previous research has demonstrated that breast milk from women who give birth prematurely is different from breast milk from women who give birth to full-term babies.
Aug 11, 2016, 10:55 AM IST
Cesarean mum breast feeding may pass stress to babies
The findings revealed levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, which were higher in the milk of mothers who got their babies delivered by Cesarean section (C-section) or who had no partner at home.
Aug 10, 2016, 16:49 PM IST
10 great reasons why you should breastfeed your baby!
Breast milk contains all essential vitamins and nutrients your baby needs in first six months of life.
Aug 03, 2016, 11:51 AM IST
Breastfeeding: How much, how often, introduction of solid foods!
It is recommended that newborns should not go more than about 4 hours without feeding, even overnight.
Aug 02, 2016, 12:50 PM IST
Breastfeeding – What new mothers need to know!
Breast milk contains antibodies that help the baby fights off viruses and bacteria.
Aug 01, 2016, 14:09 PM IST
World Breastfeeding Week: Foods nursing mothers should not eat!
Here are some foods that breastfeeding moms should avoid ast babies often object to these foods.
Aug 01, 2016, 09:48 AM IST
