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Do Infants Need to Drink Water?

08/23/2016

Alyse Elkins; Emily K. Nease, MD; Linda S. Nield, MD

When should I introduce fluids other than breast milk or formula, particularly water, into my infant’s diet?

08/23/2016

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American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Recommendations on Infant Feeding for Persons Living With HIV

06/11/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers new guidance regarding breastfeeding among people living with and at risk for HIV infection.

06/11/2024

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CDC Releases Guidance for Breastfeeding During the COVID-19 Pandemic

04/30/2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have release interim guidance on breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic.

04/30/2020

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Neonate Gut Bacteria May Determine Risk of Overweight Later

06/08/2018

Using data from a subset of 1087 infants from the CHILD cohort, the researchers investigated the effects of breastfeeding on gut microbiota profiles and the risk childhood overweight compared with formula...

06/08/2018

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Lactation Duration Associated With Diabetes Risk

03/16/2018

For their study, the researchers examined the link between lactation duration and the risk for diabetes over 30 years.

03/16/2018

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Study: Breastfeeding During Vaccinations Reduces Infant Pain

01/16/2017

A study examined the beneficial effects of breastfeeding on procedural pain in infants, compared with other interventions.

01/16/2017

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