Parents across Maryland are scrambling to feed their babies after months of a worsening shortage of formula because of national supply chain disruptions. The challenge is especially acute for those without easy transportation or who rely on programs such as WIC, which only covers certain brands.
Updated: 5:30 PM EST Feb 15, 2021 Mothers who consume large amounts of sugar could be passing the added sugar to their infants through breast milk, which could hamper the child s cognitive development.Mercy Medical Center pediatrician Dr. Ashanti Woods said consuming high sugary foods and drinks while breast-feeding within the first month or two of life can play a role with baby s cognitive health down the road. We saw that those who consumed high-sugary breast milk, when they were observed at two years of age, had poor cognitive development scores in comparison to babies who did not have breast milk that was high in sugar, Woods said.Woods said mothers should monitor sugar intake while breast-feeding, avoid caffeinated beverages that have sugar in them like soda, and cut down on the amount of juice they are drinking.
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