From the European Journal of Pediatrics: “Very preterm infants are at increased risk of respiratory morbidity, with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) being one of the most common neonatal respiratory complications. Although human milk feeding has been linked to improved respiratory outcomes in preterm infants, evidence on long-term morbidity and differences between pasteurized donor human milk (PDM) and mother’s own milk (MOM) is limited. The objectives of this study are to evaluate the association between human milk exposure and long-term respiratory morbidity in very preterm infants up to 18 months and to assess whether respiratory outcomes and BPD differ according to the predominant type of human milk received during hospitalization. This prospective cohort study included infants born at < 32 weeks of gestational age and followed until 18 months. Respiratory hospital admissions and emergency department (ED) visits for respiratory causes were recorded. Infants were classified according to feeding type at hospital discharge (human milk [exclusive or mixed] vs. exclusive formula), according to the predominant type of human milk received during hospitalization (> 50% PDM vs. > 50% MOM), and according to BPD status (no BPD/1 vs. BPD 2–3). All infants received exclusively human milk during hospitalization (MOM and/or PDM); formula, when used, was introduced only shortly before discharge. Multivariable analyses were adjusted for gestational age and BPD. Among 338 infants with complete follow-up, human milk feeding at hospital discharge was associated with a lower risk of respiratory hospital admissions during the first 18 months compared with exclusive formula feeding (15% vs. 25%; p = 0.03). This association remained significant after adjustment for BPD (OR 0.55, 95% CI 0.31–0.99). “
Read the full study here.
From Medscape: “Early breastfeeding, particularly during the first 4 months of life, was associated with fewer emotional and behavioural problems in children at the age of 4 years. Children breastfed for this duration had reduced internalising and externalising problems, aggressive behaviour, and symptoms related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). No additional benefit was observed beyond 8 months of breastfeeding.“
Read the full study from the European Journal of Pediatrics here.
Body and Mind – Maternal & Newborn Care
for Community-Based Maternity Care Providers
Thursday, Oct. 30th – 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
WV Healing Home
1500 Maplewood Ave, Ronceverte, WV
Registration is encouraged, but not required. Walk-ins welcome!
Join us for a discussion on how our community can better meet the needs of pregnant and postpartum women, their infants, and their families.
Topics Include:
- Tobacco Use in Pregnancy: Self-Referrals to Baby & Me
- Perinatal Mental Health: Recognition and Provision
- High Blood Pressure and Preterm Birth–Postbirth
- Breastfeeding: Helping Moms and Babies be Successful
- Home to Hospital Transfers – Group Discussion and Listening Sessions – Share your experiences when a change in care is needed.
Who Should Attend?
Out-of-hospital perinatal healthcare providers, including:
- Doulas
- Certified Professional Midwives (CPM)
- Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM)
- Traditional/Direct Entry Midwives
- Doula and Midwife Students
All Seminar Dates:
Fairmont, WV – Marion County Public Library – September 9th, 1-4pm CHANGED
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Shepherdstown, WV – Shepherd University – September 11th, 1-4pm
Register Here
Inwood, WV – Musselman South Berkeley Library – September 30th, 1-4pm
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Elkins, WV – Highland Birth Support Office – October 1st, 1-4pm
Register Here
Ronceverte, WV – WV Healing Home – October 30th, 1-4pm
Register Below
Body and Mind – Maternal & Newborn Care
for Community-Based Maternity Care Providers
Wednesday, Oct. 1st – 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Highland Birth Support Office
914 S. Davis Ave, Elkins, WV
Registration is encouraged, but not required. Walk-ins welcome!
Join us for a discussion on how our community can better meet the needs of pregnant and postpartum women, their infants, and their families.
Topics Include:
- Tobacco Use in Pregnancy: Self-Referrals to Baby & Me
- Perinatal Mental Health: Recognition and Provision
- High Blood Pressure and Preterm Birth–Postbirth
- Breastfeeding: Helping Moms and Babies be Successful
- Home to Hospital Transfers – Group Discussion and Listening Sessions – Share your experiences when a change in care is needed.
Who Should Attend?
Out-of-hospital perinatal healthcare providers, including:
- Doulas
- Certified Professional Midwives (CPM)
- Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM)
- Traditional/Direct Entry Midwives
- Doula and Midwife Students
All Seminar Dates:
Fairmont, WV – Marion County Public Library – September 9th, 1-4pm CHANGED
Register Here
Shepherdstown, WV – Shepherd University – September 11th, 1-4pm
Register Here
Inwood, WV – Musselman South Berkeley Library – September 30th, 1-4pm
Register Here
Elkins, WV – Highland Birth Support Office – October 1st, 1-4pm
Register Below
Ronceverte, WV – WV Healing Home – October 30th, 1-4pm
Register Here
Body and Mind – Maternal & Newborn Care
for Community-Based Maternity Care Providers
Tuesday, Sept. 30th – 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Musselman South Berkeley Library
126 Excellence Way, Inwood, WV
Registration is encouraged, but not required. Walk-ins welcome!
Join us for a discussion on how our community can better meet the needs of pregnant and postpartum women, their infants, and their families.
Topics Include:
- Tobacco Use in Pregnancy: Self-Referrals to Baby & Me
- Perinatal Mental Health: Recognition and Provision
- High Blood Pressure and Preterm Birth–Postbirth
- Breastfeeding: Helping Moms and Babies be Successful
- Home to Hospital Transfers – Group Discussion and Listening Sessions – Share your experiences when a change in care is needed.
Who Should Attend?
Out-of-hospital perinatal healthcare providers, including:
- Doulas
- Certified Professional Midwives (CPM)
- Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM)
- Traditional/Direct Entry Midwives
- Doula and Midwife Students
All Seminar Dates:
Fairmont, WV – Marion County Public Library – September 9th, 1-4pm CHANGED
Register Here
Shepherdstown, WV – Shepherd University – September 11th, 1-4pm
Register Here
Inwood, WV – Musselman South Berkeley Library – September 30th, 1-4pm
Register Below
Elkins, WV – Highland Birth Support Office – October 1st, 1-4pm
Register Here
Ronceverte, WV – WV Healing Home – October 30th, 1-4pm
Register Here
Dates:
August 5, 12-1pm
Kickoff to the series (and National Breastfeeding Month!) by Jordan Beckett DO, Pediatric Hospitalist WVU Medicine Camden Clark
September 2, 12-1pm
The Mastitis Spectrum – Update on guidelines for the treatment of Mastitis and related breast issues by Dr Katrina Mitchell, MD, IBCLC, PMH-C
October 21, 12-1pm
Physiological Care of the Newborn (Breastfeeding and Safer Infant Sleep) by Dr Lori Feldman Winter MD, MPH, FAAP, FABM
November 18, 12-1pm
Tongue Tie – Evidence-based recommendations for diagnosis and management by Dr Kathy Leeper, MD, IBCLC, FABM
This series will be FREE and open to healthcare professionals caring for mothers and infants. CME, CE and LCERPs for each presentation are in the works!
Register Here
Dates:
August 5, 12-1pm
Kickoff to the series (and National Breastfeeding Month!) by Jordan Beckett DO, Pediatric Hospitalist WVU Medicine Camden Clark
September 2, 12-1pm
The Mastitis Spectrum – Update on guidelines for the treatment of Mastitis and related breast issues by Dr Katrina Mitchell, MD, IBCLC, PMH-C
October 21, 12-1pm
Physiological Care of the Newborn (Breastfeeding and Safer Infant Sleep) by Dr Lori Feldman Winter MD, MPH, FAAP, FABM
November 18, 12-1pm
Tongue Tie – Evidence-based recommendations for diagnosis and management by Dr Kathy Leeper, MD, IBCLC, FABM
This series will be FREE and open to healthcare professionals caring for mothers and infants. CME, CE and LCERPs for each presentation are in the works!
Register Here
Dates:
August 5, 12-1pm
Kickoff to the series (and National Breastfeeding Month!) by Jordan Beckett DO, Pediatric Hospitalist WVU Medicine Camden Clark
September 2, 12-1pm
The Mastitis Spectrum – Update on guidelines for the treatment of Mastitis and related breast issues by Dr Katrina Mitchell, MD, IBCLC, PMH-C
October 21, 12-1pm
Physiological Care of the Newborn (Breastfeeding and Safer Infant Sleep) by Dr Lori Feldman Winter MD, MPH, FAAP, FABM
November 18, 12-1pm
Tongue Tie – Evidence-based recommendations for diagnosis and management by Dr Kathy Leeper, MD, IBCLC, FABM
This series will be FREE and open to healthcare professionals caring for mothers and infants. CME, CE and LCERPs for each presentation are in the works!
Register Here
Dates:
August 5, 12-1pm
Kickoff to the series (and National Breastfeeding Month!) by Jordan Beckett DO, Pediatric Hospitalist WVU Medicine Camden Clark
September 2, 12-1pm
The Mastitis Spectrum – Update on guidelines for the treatment of Mastitis and related breast issues by Dr Katrina Mitchell, MD, IBCLC, PMH-C
October 21, 12-1pm
Physiological Care of the Newborn (Breastfeeding and Safer Infant Sleep) by Dr Lori Feldman Winter MD, MPH, FAAP, FABM
November 18, 12-1pm
Tongue Tie – Evidence-based recommendations for diagnosis and management by Dr Kathy Leeper, MD, IBCLC, FABM
This series will be FREE and open to healthcare professionals caring for mothers and infants. CME, CE and LCERPs for each presentation are in the works!
Register Here
Body and Mind – Maternal & Newborn Care
for Community-Based Maternity Care Providers
September 9, 2025 – 1:00 pm–4:00 pm – CHANGED
Marion County Public Library
Fairmont, WV
Registration is encouraged, but not required. Walk-ins welcome!
Join us for a discussion on how our community can better meet the needs of pregnant and postpartum women, their infants, and their families.
Topics Include:
- Tobacco Use in Pregnancy: Self-Referrals to Baby & Me
- Perinatal Mental Health: Recognition and Provision
- High Blood Pressure and Preterm Birth–Postbirth
- Breastfeeding: Helping Moms and Babies be Successful
- Home to Hospital Transfers – Group Discussion and Listening Sessions – Share your experiences when a change in care is needed.
Who Should Attend?
Out-of-hospital perinatal healthcare providers, including:
- Doulas
- Certified Professional Midwives (CPM)
- Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM)
- Traditional/Direct Entry Midwives
- Doula and Midwife Students
All Seminar Dates:
Princeton Public Library, July 16th, 1-5pm
Register Here
Hamlin Lincoln County Public Library – July 31st, 1-5pm
Register Here
Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library – August 13th, 1-5pm
Register Below
Wheeling, WV – Ohio County Public Library – August 28th, 1-5pm
Register Here
Shepherd University in Jefferson County – TBD
Fairmont, WV – Marion County Public Library- September 9th, 1-5pm CHANGED
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