A three-week-old baby is undergoing HIV and hepatitis tests after being fed with breast milk from the wrong mother in a southeast Queensland hospital in Australia.
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From antibodies, to the exclusive nutrients, the benefits of breastfeeding are incalculable.
From antibodies, to the exclusive nutrients, the benefits of breastfeeding are incalculable.
Authorities reassured that the risk of the baby contracting the disease is negligible because of “good health of all those involved.”
As a precautionary measure, blood and milk samples have been taken from the baby for testing, and results are expected in a week, with a routine confirmation test to be conducted in 12 weeks.
Direction for Breast Feeding
Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief about the directions of breast feeding
Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief about the directions of breast feeding
The health service spokesman assured that any issues unaddressed by the investigation would be looked into to ensure that a similar incident would not happen.
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Breast Milk Wards Off Obesity Risk
Breastfeeding lowers the risk of obesity at 20 years of age, say researchers.
Breastfeeding lowers the risk of obesity at 20 years of age, say researchers.
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Breast Milk Contains Natural Stress Hormone
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A study done on laboratory monkeys has revealed that a hormone that is released when someone is under physical or emotional stress is present in breast milk.
