American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Breastfeeding Guidelines
Breastfeeding is a public health imperative, according to a newly updated American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement. The AAP…
Pregnancy and Postpartum
‘Fourth Trimester’ Focus Is Pushed to Prevent Maternal Deaths
For several weeks a year, the work of nurse-midwife Karen Sheffield-Abdullah is really detective work. She and a team of…
Vitamin D Supplementation in Pregnancy May Reduce Eczema in Babies
Antenatal cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplementation may protect infants from developing infantile atopic eczema, according to a UK study just published…
Infants Can’t Get Covid-19 Vaccine, But Their Moms Should: CDC
Hospitalization rates for infants with Covid-19 increased with the onset of Omicron, but severity did not, the Centers for Disease…
Reassurance for Your Pregnant Patients on Antidepressants, Study Shows
Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Does Not Raise Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children