Most Hawaii Military Babies Have Healthy Vitamin D Levels
Researchers tested vitamin D levels in 30 healthy babies around 4 months old at a military hospital in Hawaii. They found that 90% of the babies had enough …
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How to Help Babies with Food Allergies While Breastfeeding
When babies have food allergies, breastfeeding mothers often get confusing advice about what to eat. This research shows that proteins from food pass into …
Read MoreMany Healthy Women Have Hidden Iron Problems
Researchers discovered that 41% of young women with normal blood counts actually have low iron stores in their bodies. This "hidden" iron deficiency doesn't …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats Affects Baby's Breast Milk in Surprising Ways
Scientists are discovering that what mothers eat and their body weight can change the tiny molecules in breast milk that help babies grow and stay healthy. …
Read MoreClean Water Access Helps Babies Stay Healthy Longer
Researchers in Ethiopia studied over 1,000 families to understand how access to clean water affects babies' health and breastfeeding. They found that families …
Read MoreDoes Warm Breast Milk Really Matter for Babies?
Researchers looked at five studies involving 373 newborns to see if the temperature of breast milk affects how babies' bodies respond during feeding. They …
Read MoreWhy Medieval Boys Were Weaned Earlier Than Girls
Researchers studied the baby feeding practices of medieval Italian families by examining tooth samples from 64 adults who lived between the 1100s and 1400s. …
Read MoreHow Mom's Stress Might Change Baby's Healthy Bacteria
Researchers studied how bacteria in mothers' milk and babies' stomachs change during the first two months after birth. They looked at mothers who practiced …
Read MoreWhy Kids in Tanzania Aren't Growing Tall Despite Plenty of Food
Researchers in Tanzania discovered something puzzling: children in a region that grows lots of food are still not growing to their full height. Scientists …
Read MoreWhat Moms Eat During Pregnancy May Help Prevent Food Allergies
A new study followed 430 mothers and their babies to see if eating a Mediterranean diet—lots of fruits, vegetables, fish, and olive oil—could help prevent food …
Read MoreMom's Breast Milk Stays Healthy Even When She Doesn't Eat Well
Researchers studied breast milk from mothers who had premature babies and weren't eating a very healthy diet. They found something surprising: even though …
Read MoreWhat Moms Eat During Pregnancy May Help Prevent Food Allergies
Researchers looked at whether the foods a mother eats while pregnant and breastfeeding can help protect her baby from developing food allergies. This review …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats Affects Breast Milk: Plant Nutrients for Baby Health
Researchers looked at how healthy plant compounds from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains pass into breast milk and might help babies develop better. These …
Read MoreDoes Mom's Iron Levels During Pregnancy Affect Baby's Health?
Researchers in Laos studied nearly 300 mothers and their newborns to understand how low iron levels (anemia) during pregnancy might affect babies after birth. …
Read MoreDoes a Mom's Diet Before Pregnancy Affect Boys and Girls Differently?
Researchers investigated whether a mother's eating habits before getting pregnant, and the types of fats she consumes during pregnancy and breastfeeding, …
Read MoreWhat B Vitamins Are Actually in Breast Milk?
Researchers from four countries measured the levels of B vitamins in breast milk from healthy mothers during the first 8.5 months of breastfeeding. They found …
Read MoreVitamin B12 Fixes Brain Damage in Babies: New Brain Scan Study
Babies who don't get enough vitamin B12 from their mothers' breast milk can develop serious brain problems, especially when mothers follow vegetarian diets. …
Read MoreWhat You Eat During Pregnancy May Help Prevent Food Allergies
Scientists have discovered that the food a mother eats during pregnancy and while breastfeeding can influence whether her child develops food allergies. This …
Read MoreWhat Happens to Milk Proteins When Breastfeeding Moms Drink Milk
Researchers wanted to understand whether proteins from cow's milk and soy drinks pass into breast milk when mothers consume these beverages. They studied 38 …
Read MoreBaby's Seizures Stopped When Mom Got Vitamin B12 Treatment
Doctors discovered that an 11-month-old boy's serious seizures and developmental problems were caused by his mother's severe vitamin B12 deficiency. The mother …
Read MoreTeaching Families About Nutrition Helps Moms and Kids Stay Healthier
A large study in Nepal looked at whether a nutrition education program called Suaahara helped families learn better ways to feed babies and keep mothers …
Read MorePlant Powder Helps Moms Make More Breast Milk
Researchers in Kenya tested whether a powder made from moringa leaves could help breastfeeding mothers produce more milk. Fifty mothers were split into two …
Read MoreWhat Makes Breast Milk Different for Each Mom?
Researchers studied over 1,000 Japanese mothers to understand why breast milk composition varies from person to person. They found that a mother's weight, …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy Shapes Baby's Immune System for Life
Scientists have discovered that what a mother eats during pregnancy and while breastfeeding can permanently change how her baby's immune system works. …
Read MoreWhy Starting Solid Foods Matters: A Rare Vitamin K Bleeding Case
Doctors found a 9-month-old baby who had a serious brain bleed caused by low vitamin K levels, even though the baby received vitamin K at birth. This is very …
Read MoreRare Zinc Deficiency Causes Serious Skin and Health Problems in Babies
Researchers studied six babies who developed a rare condition called acrodermatitis enteropathica, which happens when the body doesn't get enough zinc. This …
Read MoreWhy Half of Parents Start Baby Food Too Early
A new study looked at how well parents follow guidelines about when to introduce solid foods to babies and whether they give vitamin D supplements. Researchers …
Read MoreBreastfeeding May Help New Moms Sleep Better and Eat Healthier
A large review of 60 studies involving over 57,000 new mothers found that breastfeeding appears to support healthier habits after giving birth. Mothers who …
Read MoreEarly Life Factors That May Lead to Childhood Obesity Found in Major Study
Researchers looked at nearly 2 million children to find what happens in the first 1000 days of life that might lead to obesity later. They found seven key …
Read MoreNew Moms with Pregnancy Diabetes Show Mixed Results in Healthy Eating
Researchers followed 232 women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy to see how their eating habits changed in the first year after giving birth. While …
Read MoreGinger Drink Helps New Moms Make More Breast Milk
Researchers in Ghana tested whether a special drink made with ginger, millet, and soy could help new mothers produce more breast milk. They gave 75 new moms …
Read MoreWeekly Vitamin D Drops Help Babies Avoid Vitamin D Problems
Japanese researchers studied 555 one-month-old babies to see if giving vitamin D once a week works as well as daily doses. They found that babies who got …
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