What do you know about the difference in breastmilk quality after 1 year postpartum? The breastmilk odor has been found calming to infants, but how and when? Why might breastfed children have fewer febrile seizures? What is the recommendation for the use of antihistamine during lactation?
We start out by discussing a study that evaluates milk composition during tandem nursing. We then review findings of a few very well-done studies- one on the calming effect of breastmilk odor, and another on the relationship between breastfeeding and risk of febrile seizures. During our last several minutes we talk about various medications during lactation, including anti-histamines, anti-cholinergics, and vasodilators. Join us!!
Recorded in April 2021.
Mary Beth
What journal published the article on breastfeeding and febrile seizures? Would really like to read it!
IABLE
Here is the link to the clinical question which has a link to the abstract/journal- https://lacted.org/questions/0196-febrile-seizure-breastfeeding/
Diana Backer
We use odor of breastmilk in the Incubator for premature babies. Mom wears a cloth and rubs her scent and breastmilk on it then we place it near the baby.