Luisa Zuccolo – The Conversation

Research shows the breast milk of women who have recovered from COVID-19 offers a source of COVID-19 antibodies. (Shutterstock)

February 8, 2021

Breastfeeding research improves lives and advances health, but faces conflicts

Meghan B. Azad, University of Manitoba; Katie Hinde, Arizona State University; Lars Bode, University of California, San Diego; Luisa Zuccolo, University of Bristol; Merilee Brockway, University of Manitoba; Nathan C. Nickel, University of Manitoba, and Rafael Perez-Escamilla, Yale University

Researchers don’t fully understand the composition of breast milk and its benefits. Beyond nutrition, it contains enzymes, hormones and the mother’s antibodies — including antibodies for COVID-19.

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September 12, 2017

Health risks of light drinking in pregnancy confirms that abstention is the safest approach

Loubaba Mamluk, University of Bristol and Luisa Zuccolo, University of Bristol

The UK health guidelines on drinking during pregnancy have probably got it right – don’t drink any alcohol at all.

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