by Debi Ferrarello | Nov 29, 2016 | Clinical Pearl
Breastmilk obtained within the first 48–72 hours after delivery by manual expression contains a higher fat content than breastmilk obtained by an electric pump. The higher fat content of manually expressed breastmilk during the first 72 hours following delivery may...
by Debi Ferrarello | Dec 17, 2015 | Clinical Pearl
According to a recent article in the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, prophylactic application of emu oil improves areolar skin barrier function that can help prevent sore nipples. Appropriate areolar hydration serves as one of a...
by Debi Ferrarello | Oct 15, 2015 | Clinical Pearl
It may not be the breastmilk that has a vitamin D deficiency, but the dietary vitamin D recommendation for the lactating mother! The common notion that low concentrations of vitamin D in human milk is a defect in design has prompted the recommendation for vitamin D...
by Debi Ferrarello | Jun 13, 2015 | Clinical Pearl
Did you know…live, organized, entrained, rhythmic sounds or music can improve sustained sucking patterns in term and preterm infants! Akca & Aytekin (2014) studied the effect of soothing noise on the sucking outcomes of full term infants as measured on the...
by Debi Ferrarello | Mar 1, 2015 | Clinical Pearl
Applying breast milk to the affected areas of skin is reported as efficacious as commonly used 1% hydrocortisone ointment. The results of the present study suggest that the human breast milk can improve infant atopic eczema with the same results as 1% hydrocortisone...
