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Another Reason to Promote Breast-Feeding: Fewer Behavior Problems
Even after adjustment for confounders, term infants who were breast-fed for ≥4 months were significantly less likely to have parent-reported behavioral problems at age 5 years than infants who were never breast-fed.- Reviewing:
- Heikkilä K et al., Arch Dis Child 2011 Jul; 96:635.
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Serotonin Reuptake Is Normal in Breast-Feeding Infants of SSRI-Treated Mothers
- February 8, 2002
- NL Stotland
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
There are an increasing number of studies on the effects of maternal antidepressants, particularly SSRIs, on the developing fetus or breast-feeding infant. Some studies have . . .- Reviewing:
- Epperson N et al., Am J Psychiatry 2001 Oct; 158:1631-7.
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Maternal Benzodiazepine Use Does Not Cause CNS Depression in Breast-Feeding Infants
Mothers who breast-feed while taking lorazepam, clonazepam, or midazolam do not sedate their children.- Reviewing:
- Kelly LE et al., J Pediatr 2012 Apr 13;:
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Breast-Feeding and Risk for Eczema
- October 12, 2011
- Cornelius W. Van Niel, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
This large study shows breast-feeding does not protect against childhood eczema.- Reviewing:
- Flohr C et al., Br J Dermatol 2011 Aug 24;:
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Does Surgery for Tongue-Tie Really Help?
- September 14, 2011
- Cornelius W. Van Niel, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
In a randomized trial, frenotomy for clinically significant ankyloglossia improved nipple pain and breast-feeding.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Buryk M et al., Pediatrics 2011 Aug; 128:280.
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Manual Expression Beats Breast Pump for Prolonging Breast-Feeding in Poor Feeders
- August 24, 2011
- William P. Kanto, Jr., MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Mothers of poorly feeding infants who initially expressed milk by hand were more likely to breast-feed at 2 months than those who used a breast pump.- Reviewing:
- Flaherman VJ et al., Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2011 Jul 11;:
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Infants, Solid Food, and Obesity Free
Timing of solid food introduction was significantly associated with risk for obesity in formula-fed infants but not in breast-fed infants.- Reviewing:
- Huh SY et al., Pediatrics 2011 Mar; 127:e544.
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When Should Infants Start Eating Solid Food?
The pros and cons of introducing solid foods before versus after age 6 months are still being debated. -
Does Maternal DHA Supplementation During Early Breast-Feeding Have Long-Term Benefits?
- January 26, 2011
- Martin T. Stein, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Children whose mothers received DHA supplementation during the first 4 months of breast-feeding had enhanced sustained attention at age 5 years.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Jensen CL et al., J Pediatr 2010 Dec; 157:900.
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Infant Feeding and Maternal Sleep
- January 12, 2011
- Cornelius W. Van Niel, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Sleep and fatigue did not differ among mothers whose young infants were breast-fed, formula-fed, or both.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Montgomery-Downs HE et al., Pediatrics 2010 Dec; 126:e1562.
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Exclusive Breast-Feeding Protects Infants Against Common Infections
- October 20, 2010
- F. Bruder Stapleton, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Exclusive breast-feeding for 6 months reduced the frequency and severity of common infections during the first year of life.- Reviewing:
- Ladomenou F et al., Arch Dis Child 2010 Sep 27;:
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Risk Factors for Shorter Infant Sleep Duration
Early introduction of solid food, television viewing, and maternal prenatal depression were associated with shorter sleep duration.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Nevarez MD et al., Acad Pediatr 2010 May/Jun; 10:187.
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Prolonged Breast-Feeding Promotes Psychological Health
Breast-feeding for <6 months was associated with increased risk for mental health problems during childhood and adolescence.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Oddy WH et al., J Pediatr 2010 Apr; 156:568. Kramer MS., J Pediatr 2010 Apr; 156:523.
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Let Preemies Breast-Feed
- January 20, 2010
- Cornelius W. Van Niel, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Resting energy expenditure was similar after bottle-feeding and breast-feeding in premature infants born at 34 weeks' gestation.- Reviewing:
- Berger I et al., Pediatrics 2009 Dec; 124:e1149.
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How to Stop Readmissions for Jaundice
- October 21, 2009
- William P. Kanto, Jr., MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Readmission for treatment of hyperbilirubinemia was best predicted by TcB values, feeding method, and gestational age.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Maisels MJ et al., J Perinatol 2009 Sep; 29:612.
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Pacifier Use and Breast-Feeding
- September 30, 2009
- Howard Bauchner, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Rates of exclusive breast-feeding were similar among infants who were offered pacifiers and those who were not.- Reviewing:
- Jenik AG et al., J Pediatr 2009 Sep; 155:350.e1.
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UTI in Preterm Infants
Breast-feeding was associated with lower risk for UTI.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Levy I et al., Pediatr Nephrol 2009 Mar; 24:527.
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To Pacify or Not to Pacify . . .
Concerns about early weaning in breast-fed infants should not dictate this decision.- Reviewing:
- O’Connor NR et al., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2009 Apr; 163:378.
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WHO Would Like a New Growth Chart?
- December 24, 2008
- Cornelius W. Van Niel, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
The WHO 2006 growth charts represent a diverse population of breast-fed children under ideal conditions and, therefore, might be more appropriate than the CDC 2000 growth charts.- Reviewing:
- Mei Z et al., J Pediatr 2008 Nov; 153:622. Greer FR., J Pediatr 2008 Nov; 153:592.
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Few U.S. Hospitals and Birth Centers Provide Adequate Support for Breast-Feeding
- July 23, 2008
- Robin Drucker, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
A recent CDC survey identified maternity practices that interfere with breast-feeding.- Reviewing:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2008 Jun 13; 57:621.
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