Breastfeeding & Breast Milk
In addition to the activities of the HiPP Human Milk Workshop, we also report on studies on the topic of “breast milk & breastfeeding”.
Sucking dynamics and drinking amounts are not affected by the use of nipple shields
Nipple shields may reduce nipple pain during breastfeeding. The concern is that they might possibly make sucking more difficult for the infant and thus reduce the drinking amount.
Holder pasteurisation (63°C for 30 min) inactivates SARS-CoV-2 in breast milk
The SARS-CoV-2 virus also passes into breast milk in case of COVID-19 infections. But even if not fed directly via breastfeeding, the current pandemic means that breast milk may…
Neonatal Virome
It is now widely accepted that the bacterial colonisation of an infant’s intestine after birth is a gradual process and that the intestinal microbiome forms quite quickly. In an article published in “Nature”, researchers reported that this principle also applies to colonisation by viruses. The type of feeding also has a significant influence on the virome.
Does the use of Pacifiers influence Breastfeeding?
The authors of this study investigated whether the recommendation to use a pacifier in cases of established breastfeeding decreases the prevalence and duration of breastfeeding.
Mastitis – a treatment comparison
A number of interventions were made to try and alleviate pain caused by breastfeeding. Which treatments are more, and which are less, effective?