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Cannabis: THC persists in breast milk without reaching a clear peak

May 14, 2024

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been detected in the breast milk of women who use cannabis and scientists cannot say when it ...

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Breastfeeding: the benefits for the baby and his mother

by Dr. Paulina Kelley

December 31, 2023

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The World Health Organization (WHO) regularly reminds you of the basic principles of breastfeeding. The opportunity to take stock of ...

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Passive smoking impacts breast milk

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

December 2, 2023

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A new study shows that the breast milk of breastfeeding women exposed to cigarette smoke contains toxins even if they ...

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Breast milk: certain proteins boost the baby’s intestinal health

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

September 24, 2023

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The presence of certain proteins in breast milk influences the composition of the baby's microbiota with good bacteria. THE ESSENTIAL ...

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Breast cancer: it could be detected early in breast milk

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

September 24, 2023

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Researchers have discovered that the breast milk of women with breast cancer contains tumor DNA, which could help detect the ...

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Cerebral palsy: a molecule identified in breast milk could reverse the effects

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

August 27, 2023

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American researchers have discovered a lipid molecule that would be able to reduce cerebral palsy in infants. THE ESSENTIAL 20-αHydroxycholesterol ...

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Breast milk promotes baby’s heart development

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

June 5, 2023

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A Spanish study has shown that breast milk contains a molecule that stimulates the growth of cardiac muscle cells in ...

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Vegan diet and breastfeeding: two essential nutrients present in breast milk

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

May 23, 2023

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Dutch researchers examined the nutritional composition of breast milk from nursing mothers following a vegan diet. THE ESSENTIAL The vegan ...

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Breastfeeding: what do we know about the effectiveness of lactation biscuits?

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

April 13, 2023

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American researchers wanted to know if lactation biscuits really help to stimulate the production of breast milk. THE ESSENTIAL Lactation ...

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Breast milk boosts brain development in premature babies

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

March 16, 2023

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Feeding a premature baby in neonatal intensive care with breast milk stimulates his brain development. THE ESSENTIAL The cerebral cortex ...

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Covid-19: the breast milk of vaccinated mothers does contain protective antibodies

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

February 3, 2023

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The breast milk of women vaccinated against the coronavirus would contain antibodies against the virus and could therefore protect their ...

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Breastfeeding: chronic inflammation in the mother can reduce milk production

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

January 6, 2023

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According to an American study, chronic inflammation caused by obesity leads to a decrease in the production of breast milk ...

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Microplastics have been found in breast milk

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

October 11, 2022

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For the first time, microplastics have been detected in human breast milk. Researchers are very concerned about the potential health ...

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Videoconferencing, a device facilitating the collection of breast milk for premature babies

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

June 5, 2022

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A neonatal intensive care unit has tested a device allowing parents to see their premature baby at any time by ...

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Exclusive breastfeeding lowers the risk of respiratory allergies and asthma in children

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

May 2, 2022

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Exclusive breastfeeding for the first three years of an infant's life would reduce the risk of respiratory allergies and asthma ...

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Low reserves of breast milk: how is the donation going?

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

April 11, 2022

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In late November, the Bordeaux-Marmande University Hospital lactarium reported that supplies of breast milk, vital for premature babies, were low ...

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Should we be wary of infant formula?

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

April 8, 2022

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Only 14% of infant formula trials are conducted independently of manufacturers, which skews the results. THE ESSENTIAL Breastfeeding is more ...

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Covid-19: an infected woman can continue to breastfeed her child

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

April 1, 2022

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Breast milk would not transmit the virus, and would even provide antibodies to the baby. THE ESSENTIAL The breast milk ...

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Breastfeeding would be good for the cognitive development of children

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

March 29, 2022

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Children in their 10s who have been breastfed score higher on average on neurocognitive tests, a study has found. THE ...

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What types of milk are best given to young children?

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

March 22, 2022

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Growth milk, cow's milk, almond milk: here are which milks to give to young children... or on the contrary to ...

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Breast milk: the mother’s diet influences the health of the baby

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

March 19, 2022

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Breast milk is the optimal source of nutrition for newborns, in particular thanks to certain lipids which play an important ...

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Antibodies against Covid-19 present in breast milk

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

March 18, 2022

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Antibodies against Covid-19 have been found in the breast milk of infected women. THE ESSENTIAL Of the 15 cases studied, ...

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How and why to give breast milk?

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

March 15, 2022

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Breast milk donations are essential to ensure the survival of very premature babies in health facilities. On the other hand, ...

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Breast milk would protect our brain

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

March 14, 2022

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N-acetylglucosamine, a simple sugar found in breast milk, was able to stimulate myelin production in adult mice. If the experience ...

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Alarmin, the element that generates the immune benefits of breast milk

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

March 12, 2022

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Alarmin, a protein produced by breast milk, would be the key element that strengthens the immune system of the child. ...

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Consuming too much fructose during pregnancy would be harmful to the baby

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

March 10, 2022

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A new American study points to the risks of excessive consumption of fructose, naturally present in fruits, during pregnancy. It ...

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A component of breast milk promotes the baby’s cognitive development

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

February 24, 2022

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While scientific studies conducted on animals had already shown that a carbohydrate present in breast milk influenced the neurological development ...