Breastfeeding: crucially important, but increasingly challenged in a market-driven world

R Pérez-Escamilla, C Tomori, S Hernández-Cordero… - The Lancet, 2023 - thelancet.com
In this Series paper, we examine how mother and baby attributes at the individual level
interact with breastfeeding determinants at other levels, how these interactions drive …

Fast-track development of vaccines for SARS-CoV-2: the shots that saved the world

VP Chavda, Q Yao, LK Vora, V Apostolopoulos… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
In December 2019, an outbreak emerged of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
2 (SARS-CoV-2) which leads to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The World Health …

Effects of vaccination against influenza, pertussis, and COVID-19 on human milk antibodies: current evidence and implications for health equity

S Hunagund, Y Golan, IV Asiodu, M Prahl… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Human milk contains three antibody classes that confer mucosal immunity to the breastfed
infant: secretory IgA (SIgA), secretory IgM (SIgM), and IgG. Influenza and pertussis vaccines …

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 IgA and IgG in human milk and breastfeeding infant stool 6 months after maternal COVID-19 vaccination

LS Stafford, V Valcarce, M Henry, J Neu… - Journal of …, 2023 - nature.com
Objective Assess presence, durability, and neutralization capacity of SARS-CoV-2-specific
antibodies in breastfeeding infants' stool, mother's plasma and milk following maternal …

Detection of SARS-CoV-2–Specific Antibodies in Human Breast Milk and Their Neutralizing Capacity after COVID-19 Vaccination: A Systematic Review

V Nicolaidou, R Georgiou, M Christofidou… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes the infectious disease known as Corona Virus Disease
2019 (COVID-19). The severe impact of the virus on humans is undeniable, which is why …

Can the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant confer natural immunity against COVID-19?

AH Abas, S Marfuah, R Idroes, D Kusumawaty… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is still ongoing, with no signs of
abatement in sight. The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) …

Safety and efficacy of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mRNA vaccines during lactation

LL Shook, AG Edlow - Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Safety and Efficacy of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) m... : Obstetrics & Gynecology
Safety and Efficacy of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) mRNA Vaccines During Lactation …

Exclusive breastfeeding and vitamin D supplementation: a positive synergistic effect on prevention of childhood infections?

R Domenici, F Vierucci - … Journal of Environmental Research and Public …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Human milk is the best food for infants. Breastfeeding has been associated with a reduced
risk of viral and bacterial infections. Breast milk contains the perfect amount of nutrients …

COVID-19 and pregnancy: risks and outcomes

C Holland, C Hammond, MM Richmond - Nursing for women's health, 2023 - Elsevier
The normal physiologic changes of pregnancy are known to increase susceptibility to
respiratory illness. Individuals who are pregnant are more likely to acquire a SARS-CoV-2 …

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in breast milk during lactation after infection or vaccination: A cohort study

F Olearo, LS Radmanesh, N Felber… - Journal of Reproductive …, 2022 - Elsevier
Breast milk is a pivotal source to provide passive immunity in newborns over the first few
months of life. Very little is known about the antibody transfer levels over the period of …