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๐คฑ Mothers in Vientiane want to exclusively breastfeed but face barriers like C-sections, work challenges, formula convenience, low milk supply concerns, and inconsistent health advice.
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๐ผ Breast milk sugars (HMOs) vary based on genetics and birth conditions. In a multi-ethnic Asian cohort, ~70% of mothers were โsecretorsโ (linked to FUT2 genetics ๐งฌ), shaping key HMOs like 2โ-FL. Preterm birth also altered early milk composition.
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๐คฑ Many newborns need supplementation in their first days of life.
This study found that mothers who chose donor human milk over formula felt less stress, better mental well-being, and more peace of mind while establishing breastfeeding ๐
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๐ข First highlights of the 23rd ISRHML Congress are here!
Join leading experts in human milk & lactation science for keynote talks and latest research in clinical, analytical & translational fields.
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New findings suggest EPA, DHA & AA may protect fetal neurodevelopment from methylmercury exposure โจ
Maternal diet rich in anti-inflammatory fats = potential cognitive protection ๐ถ๐
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Mohamed MA, Nejad SK, Ma H, Al-Shami A, Banks M, Soleimani A, Ong V, Ramos DV, Mousavi MPS. Safer breastfeeding with a wearable sensor for monitoring maternal acetaminophen transfer through breast milk. Device. 2025 Aug 15;3(8):100774. doi: 10.1016/j.device.2025.100774.
๐ก NEW TECH ALERT: Scientists at USC developed a smart lactation pad that monitors breast milk in real time โ detecting medication levels like acetaminophen so parents can make safer feeding decisions.
Maternal vitamins A & D โ, vitamin E โ during pregnancy ๐คฐ in overweight/obese individuals. Despite common vit D deficiency & macrosomia ๐ถ, no link with birth weight found ๐ More research needed
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New WHO-led agenda ๐ identifies top research priorities for childhood wasting & nutritional oedema ๐ถ. Focus: improving delivery & effectiveness of interventions, not just discovery ๐
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HMO profiles ๐ผ vary by lactation stage & delivery mode. In a China ๐จ๐ณ cohort, C-section โ several HMOs, while higher LSTb linked to โ infant eczema ๐ถ. More research needed ๐
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Breastfeeding ๐คฑ in Lao PDR ๐ฑ๐ฆ remains low. Our study shows maternal health ๐ช, occupation ๐ผ & prenatal intention ๐ญ influence breastfeeding at 30 days postpartum. More research needed ๐
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๐ข First highlights of the 23rd ISRHML Congress are here!
Join leading experts in human milk & lactation science for keynote talks and latest research in clinical, analytical & translational fields.
๐ฒ Explore & register: https://t.co/3K5PXu7eSp
#ISRHML2026#HumanMilkScience
Low-SES mothers of color had 90% lower odds of breastfeeding at discharge vs. high-SES white mothers โ and stress, social support & employment didn't explain the gap. Race + SES together drive breastfeeding inequity. Systemic change is needed. ๐คฑ
https://t.co/tTwNn6HL09
Mothers with gestational diabetes have higher levels of specific sugars (HMOs) in their breast milk โ and one is linked to faster infant growth in the first 6 months. ๐ผ๐งฌ
https://t.co/ZFJKRXvPAb
Scientists have developed a faster, scalable way to isolate protective nanoparticles from donor human milk potentially turning them into life-saving supplements for preterm infants at risk of NEC. 4x more efficient. Half the time. Huge implications. ๐ผ๐ฌ
https://t.co/3hL3rvo2GM
Reifsnider E, Spencer B, Hill RR, Connors LM, Spatz D, Louis-Jacques A, Groer M. Breastfeeding history is associated with women's health: Evidence and implications for practice and policy. Nurs Outlook. 2026 Jan-Feb;74(1):102656. doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102656.
The recent publication from Reifsnider and colleagues (2026) outline the implications of breastfeeding history on women's health. To learn more see the citation below
Carrasco-Lรณpez MJ, Antรณn-Solanas I, Benito-Ruiz E, Barrio-Fornรฉ N, Navas-Ferrer C, Ramรณn-Arbรบes E, Subirรณn-Valera AB. Underpinnings of breastfeeding motivation: A systematic review. Midwifery. 2025 Sep;148:104475. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2025.104475. Epub 2025 Jun 18