Article
Immunology
Daniela-Eugenia Popescu, Cosmin Citu, Ana Maria Cristina Jura, Nicoleta Lungu, Dan Navolan, Marius Craina, Alin Semenescu, Florin Gorun, Mihai-Andrei Jura, Valerica Belengeanu, Marioara Boia
Summary: This study aims to investigate the levels of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein antibodies in the serum and breastmilk of pregnant women after vaccination, and found that newborns also had high levels of antibodies. The results indicate the importance of vaccinating pregnant women for the protection of newborns.
Article
Physiology
Athina Samara, Eric Herlenius
Summary: Most pregnant patients with COVID-19 infection have mild or asymptomatic courses, and only a few require intensive care treatment. Some newborns born to mothers with COVID-19 have needed mechanical ventilation post-birth. Advanced mesenchymal cell therapy, as an immunomodulatory approach, is being explored as a promising treatment for COVID-19 pregnancies.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Harshil Bhatt
Summary: The evidence on the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from COVID-19 positive mothers to their newborns through breastfeeding is limited. Most studies show negative results in breastmilk samples, but there are reports of virus detection in breastmilk with infant infection. It is suggested that viral antibodies in breastmilk may provide passive immunity to infants, but more data is needed.
CURRENT NUTRITION REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Heladia Garcia, Aldo Allende-Lopez, Paulina Morales-Ruiz, Guadalupe Miranda-Novales, Miguel Angel Villasis-Keever
Summary: The study found that symptoms of COVID-19 in newborns were mild to moderate, with a good prognosis and mortality mainly associated with other comorbidities.
ARCHIVES OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Maria Jose Munoz-Gomez, Maria Martin-Vicente, Sara Vigil-Vazquez, Itziar Carrasco, Alicia Hernanz Lobo, Vicente Mas, Monica Vazquez, Angela Manzanares, Olga Cano, Clara Zamora, Roberto Alonso, Daniel Sepulveda-Crespo, Laura Tarancon-Diez, Maria angeles Munoz-Fernandez, Mar Munoz-Chapuli, Salvador Resino, Maria Luisa Navarro, Isidoro Martinez
Summary: Pregnant women who received COVID-19 mRNA vaccines have high levels of SARS-CoV-2 S antibodies, which can be transferred to their infants. However, the antibody levels decrease significantly in infants at 2 to 3 months old.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jolanta Lis-Kuberka, Malgorzata Pupek, Magdalena Orczyk-Pawilowicz
Summary: Adipokines play an important role in regulating metabolism between mother and child. Changes in maternal adipokines can lead to worsened insulin resistance, altered placenta functions, and fetal development. This paper summarizes the concentrations of adipokines in different biological fluids and highlights the impact of adverse perinatal risk factors on adipokine patterns in maternal-infant dyads. Measurement and research on adipokines during pregnancy and lactation are crucial for preventing metabolic diseases.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Nicole Minckas, Melissa M. Medvedev, Ebunoluwa A. Adejuyigbe, Helen Brotherton, Harish Chellani, Abiy Seifu Estifanos, Chinyere Ezeaka, Abebe G. Gobezayehu, Grace Irimu, Kondwani Kawaza, Vishwajeet Kumar, Augustine Massawe, Sarmila Mazumder, Ivan Mambule, Araya Abrha Medhanyie, Elizabeth M. Molyneux, Sam Newton, Nahya Salim, Henok Tadele, Cally J. Tann, Sachiyo Yoshida, Rajiv Bahl, Suman P. N. Rao, Joy E. Lawn
Summary: The study found significant survival benefits of implementing kangaroo mother care for newborns in low- and middle-income countries. Despite the risk of COVID-19, the benefits of KMC far outweigh the potential mortality risk. Protecting services, ensuring mothers and newborns stay together, and providing clear messaging are crucial for policymakers and healthcare professionals.
Article
Immunology
Yarden Golan, Mary Prahl, Arianna G. Cassidy, Caryl Gay, Alan H. B. Wu, Unurzul Jigmeddagva, Christine Y. Lin, Veronica J. Gonzalez, Emilia Basilio, Megan A. Chidboy, Lakshmi Warrier, Sirirak Buarpung, Lin Li, Amy P. Murtha, Ifeyinwa V. Asiodu, Nadav Ahituv, Valerie J. Flaherman, Stephanie L. Gaw
Summary: The study found that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines generated robust immune responses in both plasma and milk of lactating individuals, with significant transfer of antibodies to milk for potential protection of infants. No severe adverse events were reported in the cohort, indicating the safety and efficacy of vaccination during lactation.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Vanessa Neef, Horst Buxmann, Holger F. Rabenau, Kai Zacharowski, Florian J. Raimann
Summary: Characterization of neonates born to mothers with SARS-CoV-2 infection is still incomplete, with most newborns showing no clinical abnormalities and low risk of vertical transmission.
PEDIATRICS AND NEONATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nigel Rollins, Nicole Minckas, Fyezah Jehan, Rakesh Lodha, Daniel Raiten, Claire Thorne, Philippe Van de Perre, Mija Ververs, Neff Walker, Rajiv Bahl, Cesar G. Victora
Summary: This study highlights the importance of balancing the risks associated with viral infections against child and maternal health when making public health policy decisions. Using available data, the study shows how different approaches can impact infant mortality rates, with recommendations to separate infected mothers from newborns potentially leading to a much higher number of infant deaths compared to other approaches.
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Felipe Aros-Vera, Semyon Melnikov, Ilana R. Azulay Chertok
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted breastfeeding mother-infant dyads, and evidence-based education and resources are essential to support healthy infant feeding. Recommendations include promoting breastfeeding and milk expression, avoiding formula use, engaging healthcare providers in supporting lactation, and incorporating evidence-based protocols in disaster preparedness and response plans.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Katherine R. Standish, Ginny Combs, Marcy Mcmahon, Cheryl Slater, Lisa Zani, Christina Pindar, Karol Serafin, Margaret G. Parker, Barbara L. Philipp
Summary: Late preterm infants have lower breastfeeding rates and there are few interventions or guidelines for managing them in non-intensive nursery settings. This study developed and implemented an interdisciplinary breastfeeding support program, which increased nurses' attentiveness and confidence in caring for late preterm infants. However, well-designed clinical studies are needed to identify effective breastfeeding support practices.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Zehan Pang, Ruolan Hu, Lili Tian, Fuxing Lou, Yangzhen Chen, Shuqi Wang, Shiting He, Shaozhou Zhu, Xiaoping An, Lihua Song, Feitong Liu, Yigang Tong, Huahao Fan
Summary: Breastfeeding is beneficial for infants, but there is controversy over whether infected mothers should continue breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article summarizes the risks and benefits of breastfeeding, as well as the antiviral mechanisms and antibody levels in breastmilk.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Akan Yaman, Ibrahim Kandemir, Muhammet Ali Varkal
Summary: The study found that newborns born to mothers diagnosed with COVID-19 did not get infected with SARS-CoV-2 and completely recovered with conservative treatment. Additionally, 12 newborns were infected with SARS-CoV-2, with common symptoms including feeding intolerance, cough, elevated fever, and respiratory distress.
IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marcelino Perez-Bermejo, Belen Peris-Ochando, Maria Teresa Murillo-Llorente
Summary: Research suggests that breastfeeding by mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 is highly recommended for infants if both the mother and the infant are in good health, while encouraging appropriate protective measures. If direct breastfeeding is not suitable due to the mother's health condition, pumping milk or using donor milk for feeding infants is advised.
Article
Nursing
Jayme L. Congdon, Nancy E. Adler, Elissa S. Epel, Barbara A. Laraia, Nicole R. Bush
BIRTH-ISSUES IN PERINATAL CARE
(2016)
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Cecilia Gallego Suarez, Brigid E. Gregg, Michael E. Watson, Julie Sturza, Jennifer R. Bermick, Kanakadurga Singer
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2018)
Article
Pediatrics
Lee A. Trope, Jayme L. Congdon, Lauren Brown, Barry Zuckerman
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2018)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Christopher P. Bonafide, Rui Xiao, Patrick W. Brady, Christopher P. Landrigan, Canita Brent, Courtney Benjamin Wolk, Amanda P. Bettencourt, Lisa McLeod, Frances Barg, Rinad S. Beidas, Amanda Schondelmeyer
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2020)
Article
Pediatrics
Lydia Lanni, Katherine Panning, Kimberly K. Monroe, Maria Skoczylas, Derek Spindler
Summary: UCNS is rarely implemented in obstetric care and may lead to adverse outcomes such as umbilical infection and bacteremia. More research is needed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of UCNS.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Michael E. Watson, Kengo Inagaki, Jason B. Weinberg
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has had significant global impact, leading to high morbidity and mortality rates. The virus spreads efficiently and poses challenges for containment strategies. Severe cases are characterized by dysregulated inflammatory responses, treated with a combination of supportive care, antivirals, and immunomodulatory medications. Vaccine development and further biomedical research are ongoing to better understand and combat the virus.
COMPARATIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jayme L. Congdon, Rebecca J. Baer, Jennet Arcara, Sky K. Feuer, Anu Manchikanti Gomez, Deborah Karasek, Scott P. Oltman, Matthew S. Pantell, Kelli Ryckman, Laura Jelliffe-Pawlowski
Summary: This study investigated the impact of interpregnancy interval on adverse birth outcomes using propensity score matching. The results showed that short interpregnancy intervals were associated with an increased risk of preterm birth and small for gestational age infants, but intervals longer than 12 months did not pose an increased risk. These findings suggest that current recommendations for longer interpregnancy intervals may be overly restrictive.
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Lee A. Trope, Jayme L. Congdon, Janine S. Bruce, Paul J. Chung, Christine Dehlendorf, Lisa J. Chamberlain
Summary: This study explores pediatric provider perspectives on addressing maternal family planning. Findings suggest that pediatric providers are open to conducting postpartum family planning screening and counseling during pediatric encounters, but providing contraception is not feasible in their practices. Further investigation is needed to assess the generalizability of these findings and develop postpartum family planning interventions for pediatrics.
ACADEMIC PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Jayme L. Congdon, J. Kevin Nugent, Beth M. McManus, Michael Coccia, Nicole R. Bush
JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jayme L. Congdon, Lee A. Trope, Janine S. Bruce, Paul J. Chung, Christine Dehlendorf, Lisa J. Chamberlain
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Microbiology
Kristin M. Jacob, Theodore Spilker, John J. LiPuma, Suzanne R. Dawid, Michael E. Watson
GENOME ANNOUNCEMENTS
(2016)
Article
Microbiology
Kristin M. Jacob, Theodore Spilker, John J. LiPuma, Suzanne R. Dawid, Michael E. Watson
GENOME ANNOUNCEMENTS
(2016)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jayme L. Congdon, Rebecca J. Baer, Jennet Arcara, Sky K. Feuer, Anu Manchikanti Gomez, Deborah Karasek, Scott P. Oltman, Matthew S. Pantell, Kelli Ryckman, Laura Jelliffe-Pawlowski
Summary: This study found a dose-response association between short interpregnancy intervals and adverse birth outcomes, with no increased risk beyond 12 months. Women with interpregnancy intervals of less than 6 months had higher odds of preterm birth, early-term birth, and SGA compared to those with intervals of 12-17 months.
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL
(2022)