Welcome to our newsletter! This is where we share research and clinical updates about lactation as an ongoing resource for Primary Care Providers.
Why?
Because lactation support from PCPs makes a difference. Studies show that primary care interventions improve breastfeeding initiation and duration. Routinely providing breastfeeding support as part of prenatal, postnatal, and well-child visits demonstrates to families our commitment to breastfeeding and provides opportunities to navigate challenges as they occur.
What to expect?
We'll be sending out monthly research updates to share with patients and colleagues. We'll be brief and to-the-point, because we know you're busy! If you want to dig deeper into the research, or have questions about how to apply the research to your own practice, join our Breastfeeding Medicine & Primary Care Community for FREE!
World Breastfeeding Week was August 1-7!
This year's theme was Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems
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Research Updates
MMR Vaccine in Lactation
- MMR vaccine is contraindicated in pregnancy
- MMR vaccine is NOT contraindicated in breastfeeding
- Antibodies will likely be present in milk post-vaccination
- Read more at InfantRisk
Cannabis use & macronutrients of breastmilk
- Greater protein levels and lower fat levels were found in the samples of milk containing cannabis, even after accounting for potential differences in the two groups, like tobacco use, as well as the sex and age of the infant.
- No difference in total calories per ounce or carbohydrate levels were seen. (Breastfeeding Medicine, 2025
Bodywork for Infants
- Sucking problems can be a cause of breast and nipple pain and can also cause baby to take less milk than is actually available in the breast.
- Osteopathic treatments are performed by physicians and include gentle stretches and massages to release tension in the muscles, joint, bones, and connective tissues. Changes and imbalances in these structures in the newborn can come from positioning in the womb, delivery, and the first few days of life.
- This study suggests that early osteopathic treatments may be among those interventions that can be helpful in the early newborn period for improving sucking skills and increasing breastfeeding.
Helpful Resources
- World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA)'s Warm Chain Campaign offers information cards to help stakeholders coordinate care for the breastfeeding dyad.
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