Breastfeeding and risk for fever after immunisation

Source: Pediatrics

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Date of publication: May 2010

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: This research suggests that breastfeeding may decrease the incidence of fever after immunisation.

Length of publication: 5 pages

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Hormones ‘govern ability to breastfeed’

Source: BBC

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See also RCN News story: Mothers’ ability to breastfeed down to hormones.

Date of publication: January 2010

Publication type: New story

In a nutshell: Recent Norweigan research suggests that difficulties in breastfeeding may be due to higher levels of the male hormone testosterone during pregnancy. This research also suggests that the health benefits of breast milk are no better than those of formula feeding.

This story is also discussed in the following 3 posts.

Length of publication: 1 page

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Breast milk has few benefits, study finds

Source: Irish Times

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Date of publication: 2010

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: Research in Norway (discussed in the above post) also suggested that “breast is not necessarily best” and that “baby formula is as good as breast milk” as the health of an infant is affected by the balance or hormones in the womb prior to birth.  This research has provoked a strong reaction.

See below for posts on controversial Norweigan research and on the UNICEF / NHS Choices response.

Length of publication: 1 page

UNICEF UK and NHS Choices respond to Norweigan research on hormones and breastfeeding

Source: UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative / NHS Choices

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Date of publication: January 2010

Publication type: New story

In a nutshell: UNICEF and NHS Choices give their responses to recent Norweigan research which suggests that “breast is not best” and that hormones “govern the ability to breastfeed” (see above posts).   Their statements point to gaps in the research methodology and to the large body of evidence from other studies which refute the conclusions of this research.  The advice from both institutions  is that “breast is still best”.

Length of publication: 1 page

Breastfeeding reduces risk of breast cancer in women with family history of disease

Source: RCM

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Date of publication: Aug 2009

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: A new study suggests that breastfeeding can lower the risk of premenopausal breast cancer in women with a family history of the disease, but will not give any extra protection in women who have no family history of breast cancer.

 

The article refers to the study:  Stuebe AM, Willett WC, Xue F, Michels KB. (2009) Lactation and incidence of premenopausal breast cancer: a longitudinal study. Archives of Internal Medicine,  169 (15), pp. 1364-71.

Length of publication: 1 web page

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Breastfeeding help at baby cafe

Source:  BBC News

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Date of publication: June 2009

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell:  “Mothers are being offered support and advice at a new Baby Cafe in Jersey”.

Length of publication: 1 page news bulletin

Two mothers charged with neglect after their babies were left malnourished from feeds of left-over junk food

Source: Daily Mail

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Date of publication: April 2009

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: The Daily Mail reports that two Australian mothers have been charged with neglecting their babies by feeding them pureed junk food, leaving them so weak they could not even hold their heads up.

Length of publication:  1 page news bulletin

Acknowledgements: Magda Sachs, Infant feeding coordinator, Salford PCT

Report on Cancer Prevention Recommends Following Unicef Guidelines on Breastfeeding

Source: www.babyfriendly.org.uk

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: Previews World Health Organisation report ‘Policy and Action for Cancer Prevention’ including advice that UN recomendations should be incorporated into law.

Length of publication: 1 page

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Fears over alcohol test for mothers

Source: Observer

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: Milkscreen, a product that tests for traces of alcohol in breast milk, has triggered warnings that mothers who rely on its findings could damage the health of babies and encourage binge drinking.

Length of publication: 1 page

Winsford looks to breastfeeding to reduce gastroenteritis rates

Source: Unicef Babyfriendly initiative / Winsford Gurdian

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: Central and Eastern Cheshire Primary Care Trust (CECPCT)
revealed a link between being breastfed as a baby and the chances of developing gastro-intestinal infections in later life.

Length of publication: 1 page