No, the Baby Formula Shortage Still Isn’t Over
In May, MedPage Today reported on the national infant formula recallopens in a new tab or window and resulting shortage. In this report, we follow up on what has happened since the worst of the shortages, as well as what experts say should happen to prevent future...
Breastfeeding association decries separation of mothers and babies at public hospital
A breastfeeding association in Macau expressed concern about the separation of mothers and babies at birth in the city’s only public hospital, which cited the COVID-19 pandemic as justification. Read more here:...
When I ran a marathon while breastfeeding, the on-site lactation tent was crucial. But many runners only know these tents exist by word of mouth.
My prerace rituals are drastically different now that I'm a new mom. I ran the Boston Marathon in April, eight months after giving birth to my first child. Read more here...https://www.insider.com/ran-marathon-while-breastfeeding-race-had-lactation-tent-2023-1
Media Highlights: PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
Media highlights include: A Better Balance: "The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What You Should Know" "STATEMENT: A Better Balance Celebrates Pregnant Workers Fairness Act & PUMP Act Inclusion in Omnibus As A Momentous Victory for Moms, Moms-To-Be, Working...
Our Milky Way Turns 10 & Online Learning Module Giveaway
The Healthy Children's Project weekly blog, Our Milky Way, turned 10 years old this fall. As part of the organization's celebration, they are giving away an online learning module with contact hours each week during their 10-week celebration. Read the "‘Our Milky Way’...
Exclusive Breastfeeding Duration and Perceptions of Infant Sleep: The Mediating Role of Postpartum Anxiety
This journal article reports that identification and management of maternal and infant focused anxieties may improve breastfeeding outcomes and perceptions of infant sleep quality. Read here: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/8/4494
The Importance of the First 1,000 Days Journal Articles
The American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) released a special series about the importance of the first 1,000-day window, the time between pregnancy and a baby’s second birthday, as being most critical for brain development. During this period, good nutrition has the...
USDA Proposes New WIC Package
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) released a proposal for changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food packages. The WIC program provides supplemental nutrition services to...