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How we can provide vital lactation support for pre-term babies and their mothers?

The first 1,000 days of a human life are the foundation for a healthy life in the longer term. But what if those first 1,000 days are complicated and your life starts earlier than outside the womb? After birth, human milk plays a key role in the long-term health benefits for the newborn.

Research, Editor's PicksGeorgina SavageOctober 21, 2024Hospital, infant health, lactation, mothers

Optimizing Nutrient Preservation: The Science of Homogenizing Human Milk

Human milk has a balanced composition and is considered the first source of nutrition for newborn infants. Its components include antibodies, digestive enzymes, beneficial microorganisms and hormones. However, studies show that the composition of human milk may undergo variations due to intrinsic and extrinsic factors.

Research, Editor's PicksRachel WolfeOctober 4, 2023nutrition, milk, infant health, premature infants

Growing and Glowing: A Tailored Digital Media Campaign for Maternal and Infant Health

Racial disparities in maternal and infant mortality have worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic. These disparities persist regardless of social and economic factors, and are ultimately caused by systemic racism that permeates healthcare as well as countless upstream social determinants of health. While the statistics and causes for disparities in Black maternal and infant health are clear, there is less information on how to effectively address these disparities in the short-term. Digital media campaigns are one potential way to distribute information in a time and cost-efficient manner, directly in the online spaces where women spend their time.