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Peripartum severe COVID-19 pneumonia: fetal and neonatal implications

Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) is a popular technology used to establish fetal well-being. Despite its widespread use, the terminology used to describe patterns seen on the monitor has not been consistent until recently. In 1997, the National Institute of Child … Continue reading

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Nocardial pneumonia in an extremely preterm infant

The authors describe a case of nocardial pneumonia due to Nocardia farcinica in a preterm infant of 25 weeks’ gestation, which is an extremely rare diagnosis in this age group. The infant was subsequently diagnosed with possible chronic granulomatous disease, … Continue reading

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A case study supporting lack of SARS-CoV-2 spread to a 3-month old infant through exclusive breastfeeding

During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 global pandemic, maternal and newborn wellbeing has received much attention. Detailed reports of infected women breastfeeding their infants are uncommon. Due to incomplete information available, full data about those infants’ outcomes are lacking, and evidence … Continue reading

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Assisted nursing: a case study of an infant with a complete unilateral cleft lip and palate

This case presents a mother’s feeding experience of an infant born with a complete unilateral cleft lip and palate from birth until both were repaired. She fed him directly at the breast with assistance, controlling the delivery of the mother’s … Continue reading

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Early identification of IgA Anti-SARSCoV-2 in milk of mother with COVID-19 infection

Human milk cannot currently be considered a major source of COVID-19 infection. On the other hand, it can contain specific antibodies that could modulate a possible newborn infection by SARS-CoV-2. Abstract available in Journal of Human Lactation, 28 September 2020.(subscription and … Continue reading

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