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Zika Virus Update

tom — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 22:01:36 +0000

Zika Virus Update

tom Mon, 02/08/2016 - 16:01

At present there is enormous concern about the birth defects believed associated with infections for an old virus called Zika during pregnancy. Information concerning the Zika Virus and its implication in microcephaly has been reported in many countries, including the USA.

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Inaccurate Information Online Regarding Breastfeeding with Lyme Disease

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 16:38:22 +0000

Inaccurate Information Online Regarding Breastfeeding with Lyme Disease

admin Tue, 09/22/2015 - 11:38

When faced with a health concern, the first place that many people go is the internet. Although having medical advice at your fingertips is convenient, your search bar may not be the best bet for obtaining accurate information. A study done on the validity of information found online regarding Lyme disease showed that many websites, claiming to be leaders in information regarding Lyme disease, were providing inaccurate information, especially about breastfeeding while infected with Lyme disease.

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Gestational Diabetes

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 17:18:20 +0000

Gestational Diabetes

admin Wed, 09/24/2014 - 12:18

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as the state of carbohydrate (glucose) intolerance that has its onset or first recognition during late pregnancy and has many similarities to non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). GDM presents in two forms. The terms “overt” and “gestational diabetes” are used to describe the type of GDM, and are based primarily on gestational age at diagnosis.

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Depression in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

admin — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 16:00:39 +0000

Depression in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

admin Fri, 09/19/2014 - 11:00

Clinical depression is more than just sadness. Although there are clear patterns, the symptoms can be very different from person to person. The most common symptom is called “anhedonia,” or no longer taking pleasure in fun activities. Some people become insomniacs, some sleep most of the day. Other people start abusing drugs and alcohol, while some simply get irritable and short-tempered. No lab or imaging tests can help diagnose depression, only the clinical judgment of a health-care practitioner. There are several clinical tools available to help diagnose depression.

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Poisonous Protein: Breastfeeding and Pregnancy with PKU

admin — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:32:20 +0000

Poisonous Protein: Breastfeeding and Pregnancy with PKU

admin Tue, 07/22/2014 - 16:32

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited metabolic disorder in which an affected person is less able to process the amino acid phenylalanine. Abnormally high levels of phenylalanine in the blood and tissues can cause a variety of toxic effects, including brain damage. All infants born in hospitals in the United States, and much of the rest of the first world, are routinely tested for PKU. With proper dietary management, most PKU patients have good outcomes.1

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Whooping Cough is Back: New Strategies to Protect New Babies

admin — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 20:07:42 +0000

Whooping Cough is Back: New Strategies to Protect New Babies

admin Tue, 07/08/2014 - 15:07

The last few years have seen a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases in the United States. Whatever the cause of this may be, increasing incidence of these diseases poses a particular risk to patients who are not able to receive the vaccines, including babies less than 3 months of age. Pertussis (“whooping cough”) is especially dangerous in this population, with infants comprising the majority of pertussis-related cases and deaths in 2012 and 2013.¹

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Does Breastfeeding Alter the Risk of Asthma in Children?

admin — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:51:04 +0000

Does Breastfeeding Alter the Risk of Asthma in Children?

admin Mon, 11/26/2012 - 10:51

Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by recurring symptoms of reversible airflow obstruction and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. A recent study in New Zealand has suggested that breastfeeding may indeed protect against the risk of asthma in children up to 6 years of age.

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Maternal Probiotic Use during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding May Reduce the Risk of Eczema

admin — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:11:56 +0000

Maternal Probiotic Use during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding May Reduce the Risk of Eczema

admin Mon, 11/12/2012 - 11:11

A recent study has suggested that use of probiotics in pregnancy and breastfeeding may reduce the risk of eczema in infants. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is the term broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions which include dryness and recurring skin rashes characterized by: redness, skin edema (swelling), itching, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, bleeding and areas of temporary skin discoloration.

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Increased Risk of Pyloric Stenosis with Formula Feeding with Bottles.

admin — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:04:30 +0000

Increased Risk of Pyloric Stenosis with Formula Feeding with Bottles.

admin Mon, 09/10/2012 - 15:04

Pyloric stenosis (PS), also known as infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, is caused by hypertrophy of smooth muscles of the pylorus. The pylorus is the outlet of the stomach and therefore its constriction leads to obstruction, often observed as projectile vomiting in the newborn infant. Its cause is unknown but presents as a palpable mass in right upper quadrant of abdomen. It is a common condition that requires surgery in first few days to months after birth, suggesting that environmental factors could be a trigger.

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