Intestinal Bacteria Produce Neurotransmitters that Influence the Baby’s Immune System
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine discovered that unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth… [Read More]
Baby's First Year
Postpartum Basics
Breastfeeding
Each Mother Passes on a Unique Pool of Antibodies From Breast Milk to Her Baby
Everyone’s breast milk contains a unique collection of antibodies that are remarkably stable throughout breastfeeding… [Read More]
Delivery
Postpartum Basics
Can Fertility Treatments Contribute to Low Birth Weight and an Increased Risk of Infant Mortality?
More and more women are seeking help to get pregnant, and in recent years the… [Read More]
Postpartum Basics
Prenatal Vitamins
Can The Mother Influence The Child’s Blood Pressure Later in Life?
Hypertension disorders during pregnancy can be dangerous. Women who suffer from high blood pressure may… [Read More]
Postpartum Basics
Extreme Premature Babies: How Fortified Breast Milk and Probiotics Help
Infants born extremely prematurely require fortification to supplement breast milk. But does it make a… [Read More]
Breastfeeding
Prenatal Health
Fast Food Nutrition Can Affect Breast Milk and Put the Baby’s Health at Risk
A poor diet can lead to numerous health problems, especially during pregnancy. Research shows that… [Read More]
