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Parents need practical strategies to balance the health risks and stressors of kids getting sick as we trudge through the virulent flu, RSV and COVID-19 winter season. (Pexels)

January 3, 2023

Fears about RSV, flu and winter viruses can cause parental stress. Try these 4 expert tips to balance mental wellness and health risks

Emily E. Cameron, University of Manitoba; Darcy Beer, University of Manitoba; Elisabete Doyle, University of Manitoba; Karen Gripp, University of Manitoba; Leslie E. Roos, University of Manitoba; Merilee Brockway, University of Calgary, and Tasmia Hai, University of Manitoba

Evidence-based tools for dialectical behaviour therapy can help us manage family stressors during the virulent respiratory virus season.

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.

Community support programs for breastfeeding have changed under COVID-19 restrictions. (Shutterstock)

May 7, 2020

Breastfeeding is recommended during pandemic, but coronavirus has changed support systems

Merilee Brockway, University of Manitoba and Sarah Turner, University of Manitoba

There is no evidence that the coronavirus is transmitted through breast milk, and breastfeeding is encouraged during COVID-19. However, the support available to new mothers has changed dramatically.

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