What Mothers Eat While Nursing Affects Kids' Brain and Metabolism
Researchers studied what happens when nursing mothers eat very little food during the breastfeeding period. Using rat mothers and their babies, they found that …
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What 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 MoreOyster Supplements Help Piglets Survive Better and Grow Stronger
Researchers tested whether adding oyster peptides (special nutrients from oysters) to pig feed during pregnancy and nursing could help baby piglets survive and …
Read MoreGood Bacteria May Help Fight Breast Infections
Breast infections during nursing are often caused by a tough bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus that can resist antibiotics. Researchers tested whether …
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 MoreSpecial Proteins in Breast Milk May Support Baby's Bone and Brain Health
Researchers studied breast milk from 98 mothers to understand special proteins called osteocalcin that may help babies develop strong bones and healthy brains. …
Read MoreVitamin D Boost Helps Pregnant Cows Make Healthier Milk
Researchers gave pregnant dairy cows a single dose of vitamin D before they gave birth and discovered something interesting: the cows produced milk that was …
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 …
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