#breastfeeding — Public Fediverse posts

An observational study on over 4,700 children born in 2005 and 2006 found that girls who were breastfed in the first four months had less pubertal development at age 10, and were older at first menstruation, than those who were fed formula. The same relationship was not seen in boys.

Summary: https://www.psypost.org/infant-feeding-practices-may-influence-the-timing-of-puberty-in-girls/

Original paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022316626001847

#Science #ChildDevelopment #Breastfeeding #Puberty

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Analysis of data on over 37,000 children from a long-term study indicates that the duration of exclusive breastfeeding, up to 6 months, is associated with a lower frequency of parent-reported ADHD symptoms at ages 3, 5, and 8.

Summary: https://scitechdaily.com/longer-breastfeeding-linked-to-fewer-adhd-symptoms-in-children/

Original paper: https://www.biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com/article/S0006-3223(26)01348-X/fulltext

#Science #ChildDevelopment #Breastfeeding #ADHD #MentalHealth

@robcornelius Calm you tits, there is nothing to worry about!
The lactation consultants of Great Britain offers #crochet and #knitting patterns to make breast with nipples. They are very useful to help midwifes antenatal and postnatal educators teach about #breastfeeding (and other breast health knowledge).

https://lcgb.org/resources/lcgb-knitted-breast-the-pattern/

Mothers should never feel ashamed to breastfeed their babies.
🤱🏻🤱🏼🤱🏽🤱🏾🤱🏿🤱

From a glass of water, a chat with a friend, or a comfortable space, we can all help respect the rights of mums to breastfeed anytime, anywhere.

Let's all step up to support #breastfeeding mums!

I thought having a second baby would be easier – but, from food to teeth to poos, I’ve forgotten so much | Bim Adewunmi
By Bim Adewunmi

My mum has been a huge help with the practical stuff. She’s also stirred up memories of my own blissfully bored childhood

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/11/second-baby-parenting-food-teething-poos

#Pregnancy #Family #Children #Lifeandstyle #Parentsandparenting #Society #Childbirth #Breastfeeding #TheGuardian #BimAdewunmi

Sancti Spíritus Promotes Breastfeeding as Essential for Infant Health

📰 Original title: Lactancia materna en Sancti Spíritus: vacuna efectiva y segura para los bebés

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Users: It's not clickbait ✅

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#health #breastfeeding #healthinitiatives #sanctispiritus

This is #WorldBreastfeedingWeek & it is a good moment to acknowledge something the clinical research community does not discuss

Science behind #breastfeeding is still evolving. Human milk science, maternal nutrition, neonatal microbiome development the immunological properties of colostrum — these r active areas of #clinicalResearch with significant evidence gaps that directly affect how mothers & newborns r supported around the world.
#MaternalHealth #NeonatalHealth #PublicHealth

It’s #WorldBreastfeedingWeek!

Breastfeeding provides the perfect nutrition for babies and a healthy beginning - with benefits that last for life.
From maternity leave to trained counsellors, let’s ensure every mum gets the #breastfeeding support she needs! https://bit.ly/4wyTpzy

‘I thought my breast milk was coming in - it was actually a sign of stage 3 cancer’

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/i-thought-breast-milk-coming-37471287

Gross versus Yum

Honestly, even if you think #breastfeeding from a cow as an #adult #human is the right thing to do, don't you think "Muscle Meat" is a disgusting name?
Booh, not mooh.

#Breakfast #Vegan
#Milk #Why
#Oats #Yes
https://speltblog.org/2026/02/24/about-men-milk/

A small study found that while babies are being weaned, indigestible sugars (oligosaccharides) in the breast milk help determine which bacteria become permanently established in the infant's gut.

Summary: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-breast-gut-bacteria.html

Original paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-73297-5

#Science #Breastfeeding #GutMicrobiome

A study of almost 83,000 mother-child pairs found that babies who were breastfed in the first six months slept better an 1 year than those who were not.

Summary: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-breastfeeding-babies-longer-age-formula.html

Original paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41430-026-01718-1

#Science #Breastfeeding #ChildRearing

A mouse study indicates that the immunological benefits of breastfeeding are partly due to trans-vaccinic acid (TVA) in breast milk, a fatty acid that mothers obtain from their diet. The effect was lifelong, but not induced by exposure in utero or by supplementation after weaning. TVA in human breast milk is associated with reduced respiratory infection in infants.

Summary: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-diet-derived-nutrient-breast-immune.html

Original paper (not open access): https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aea4041

#Science #Immunology #Breastfeeding

Milking it: inside America’s lactation rooms – in pictures https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/may/28/milking-it-inside-americas-lactation-rooms-in-pictures #Photography #ArtAndDesign #Culture #ParentsAndParenting #Breastfeeding #Family #HealthWellbeing #LifeAndStyle #ArtAndDesignBooks #Books #UsNews #MaternityPaternityRights

Breastfeeding Reduces Breast Cancer Risk

Understanding Breast Cancer: Learn about key risk factors and preventative measures, including the impact of childbirth and breastfeeding. Join our discussion to empower yourself with knowledge and reduce your risk!

Follow @biohackingpathway for more

#BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerPrevention #WomensHealth #CancerRiskFactors #Childbirth #Breastfeeding #HealthTips #MedicalInformation #CancerResearch #WomenEmpowerment

@tafnn
🩸🥛 maybe just go for #plantmilk instead of that #interspecies #breastfeeding #kink from mums with #mastitis ? 🌱🥛

Comparison of DNA from cord blood to that from blood taken at ages 5-12 of over 3,400 children from 11 countries found an association between breastfeeding and epigenetic changes. Breastfeeding for at least three months induced long-term changes in the expression of genes associated with development and immunity.

(edit: typo)

Summary: https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/nutrition-medicine/exclusive-breastfeeding-for-three-months-changes-how-the-babys-genes-work-for-years/

Original paper: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13085660/

#Science #Breastfeeding #Epigenetics #ChildhoodDevelopment #Immunity