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Scanning Techniques of Nmap. Before starting with this blog, I hope…
Tags: Security, Quality Assurance, Penetration Testing, Port Scanning, Nmap

Before starting with this blog, I hope you have better understanding regarding Nmap and it’s usage.

Nmap Tool that supports large number of scanning techniques allowing network system administrators to scan networks and determine available hosts and their services.

I will be discussing about the most common scanning techniques of Nmap in detail.

UDP Scan (-sU)

This technique is used to scan the open UDP ports of the target IP/host.Here, UDP scan sends UDP Packets to every ports of the target and waits till it get response. If, it receives error message stating that the ICMP is unreachable, this means that the port is closed. But, if gets any approachable response, then it means the port is open.

Command: nmap -sU <target>

Often, security auditors neglects UDP ports because it is generally slower and difficult to scan than TCP. This is one of the biggest mistake as, exploitable UDP ports are very common and attackers are well aware regarding this.

2. FIN Scan (-sF)

In Fin Scan technique, packets are sent with a Fin Flag. Sometimes, because of firewall, SYN Packets might be blocked. In such case, FIN Scan works by by passing the firewall. FIN packets are send to closed ports, if no response is received, it is because either the packet is dropped by firewall or the port is open.

Command: nmap -sU <target>

3. Ping Scan (-sP)

This technique is only used to find out whether the host is available or not. Ping Scan is not used to detect open ports. It sends ICMP echo request and in return gets ICMP echo reply is the host is alive.

Command: nmap -sP <target>

4. TCP SYN Scan (-sS)

In this technique, Nmap sends SYN packets to the destination, but does not create any session. As a result, target computer won’t be able to create any log of interaction as no session was initiated.

Command: nmap -sS <target>

If there is no scan mentioned, avTCP SYN is used by default.

5. TCP Connect() Scan (-sT)

UNIX socket uses a system call named connect() to begin TCP connection and if it succeeds, connection can be made and if it fails, connections cannot be made, basically because the port might be closed.

Command: nmap -sT <target>

This technique is only used to find out TCP ports and not UDP.

6. Version Detection (-sV)

This technique is used to find out about specific service running on open port, it’s version and product Name. It is not used to detect open ports. However, this scan needs open ports in order to detect the version. It uses TCP SYN scan to know about the open ports.

Command: nmap -sV <target>

7. Idle Scan (-sI)

Idle scan is an advance scan that does not send any packets from your IP address, instead it uses another host from the target network to send the packets.
Getting Started with WebdriverIO
By: Faiza Aslam
Tags: Testing, Automation, Quality Assurance, Webdriverio Framework, Webdriverio

Thinking of switching to WebdriverIO to automate your applications? Having a hard time finding learning material due to lack of proper documentation? Then this article is for you!

What exactly is webdriverio?

It is the custom implementation for selenium’s webdriver API. It means it has the power of selenium. It is written in javascript , packed into npm and runs on Node.js .

, packed into and runs on . Using webdriverio we can automate both Web and Mobile Applications (native and hybrid both). Cool right?

and Cool right? It has simple and easy syntax (making our lives easy).

It comes with an integrated test-runner (wdio). It runs all commands in a synchronous way which means we don’t need to use promises to handle async behavior.

(wdio). It runs all commands in a which means to handle async behavior. Wdio wizard makes project setup easy. Don’t worry if you didn’t understand it. We will be covering it in the framework developing part.

We can automate Angular, non-angular and React js applications with webdriverio. In case of Angular applications, it partially supports the locator strategies. It is most commonly used to automate React js applications.

Why webdriverio?

Because it provides variety of features:

Reporting (Allure, Junit, JSON, HTML etc.) Services (Appium, Docker etc.) Frameworks (Mocha, Jasmine, Cucumber) Front end friendly Power of selenium Strives for simplicity Easily Extendable (customizable, can be easily integrated with third party tools like appium)

Sync and Async Mode:

Webdriverio provides two modes to run scripts: sync and async mode.

Sync mode: You don’t need to handle promises in sync mode, webdriverio handles it in the background for you. So if you’re a beginner, start with sync mode. BUT still you need to handle promises for getText() and also while using any third party library like excel.js.

Async mode: You need to handle promises (async/await).

according to the documentation:

Common issues in async mode:

await $('body').click() throws $(...).click is not a function

Why? because you need to handle the promise for both the locator ‘$(body)’ and ‘click()’ function separately.

Sol:

const el = await $(‘body’)

await el.click()

Before moving onto configurations part lets have a look at some pros and cons of webdriverio.

Pros:

We have already discussed so many pros above. Lets go through them quickly. Simple and easy syntax, easily customizable, so many reporting options are available. Easy to write synchronous code to test the asynchronous browser environment.

Cons:

Well! according to me they don’t have proper documentation.

It deviates from generic syntax which may confuse selenium developers coming from other languages.

It can be used for automating AngularJS apps but it is not as customized as Protractor.( because we all know protractor is specially made for angular app automation).

I hope things are a bit clear to you by now. Lets move onto the configurations part.
How to Make Sure Your Bugs Are Caught Early
By: Pulse Metrics
Tags: Startup, Bug Fixes, Software Development, Quality Assurance

Here is another post from our development insight series.

Today our focus will be on QA (testing your product). This is one of the most important but often overlooked topics in software development. Here are some actionable strategies that you can employ to improve your own QA process.

At Reliable Bits we really believe in having a structured QA process.

This starts with the project management software you use. We use Trello to build a streamlined QA process.

How our Trello Board ensures effective QA:

All of our boards have the following columns:

To-Do — The tickets that the developers have yet to work on.

The tickets that the developers have yet to work on. In-Progress --The tickets that the developer is currently working on.

--The tickets that the developer is currently working on. Pushed to Staging — The tickets that the developer has finished and deployed to testing.

— The tickets that the developer has finished and deployed to testing. QA to Test — The tickets that the QA analyst is currently testing.

— The tickets that the QA analyst is currently testing. Product Manager to Test — The tickets that the project manager should review.

— The tickets that the project manager should review. Verified/Push to Production — The tickets that are completed and approved by the Product Manager. Note: If the project has not launched yet, then we call this column Verified. If the product is in the market then, we call it Push to Production.

Now that you understand the basic structure. We’ll focus in on the QA to Test column.

After they test and confirm a feature is working, we require that our QA testers upload a video OR screenshot to the ticket to verify. Our Product Manager won’t even look at the ticket unless there is a video or screenshot of what the developer has done and what they have approved.

We do this for a few reasons:

First, it allows the Product Manager to see what the developers have actually completed the task. It also allows the PMs to see if the ticket that was entered has either been fixed or implemented in the exact fashion they imagined. If something is wrong, it’s easy to spot it and tell the developer at what second in the video the issues is wrong. Accountability. It shows what the QA has tested. The video allows the team to see if the QA is testing all use cases. Lastly, it’s a great way to share the progress with clients and other stakeholders.

The outcome: We’ve been doing this for the last year and our projects have seen a tremendous improvement in terms of quality.

‘Till next time

https://pulsemetrics.io/
How to prepare for ISTQB Foundation Level and Agile Extension
By: Sofia Rebelo
Tags: Istqb Foundation Level, Quality Assurance, Certificate, Learning, Istqb Certification

Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash

For the ones not familiarized with the sigla ISTQB, it stands for International Software Testing Qualifications Boards and is “the worldwide leader in the certification of competencies in software testing”.

If you are a tester or already check some testing job opportunities, you should have seen that ISTQB certification is usually a requirement we must/ should have.

I have the Foundation Level for four years counting and, I remember I felt the difference in the approaches from companies HR after adding the certification to my LinkedIn profile.

Therefore, more than the learning we can acquire doing ISTQB certifications, I think having the certificate can open some extra doors in our professional opportunities.

But, focusing on what we can learn with ISTQB certifications, it is evolving very well in the last few years. They are paying attention to the software industry and testing trends and, considering that they’ve been adding some new certifications to their list.

Currently, we have the following available certificates:

Image by ISTQB on istqb.org

As you can see, now we have three vertical paths — Core, Agile and Specialist — which is excellent because, as far as I can remember, back in 2016, when I start working and first searched for ISTQB, we only had the Core path.

This means that the ISTQB understood the need we had on how to work in Agile projects (not only waterfall). They also understood that fields such as automated tests and mobile testing started growing and, they needed to go along with that growth and training us in that regard.

Despite creating brand new paths and levels within them, the organization did not neglect the existing ones and, the Foundation Level — Certified Tester — Syllabus suffered some improvements in 2018. Just adding, for the people who don’t know, Syllabus is the book with all the approached contents. Each certificate has a specific Syllabus.

Not only their certifications catalogue changed. The final exams are also more aligned with technological development. When I did the Foundation Level, the exam was in paper format and, the final score was disclosed a week after through email. Last year (before the pandemic), I did the Agile Extension Level exam and, this time, the exam was in digital format. We had to go to a classroom but, they provided us iPads and a unique code to access our exam. The score was immediate as I got my final result right after submitting the exam replies.
Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation Consultant’s Guide full_online
Tags: Breastfeeding

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Why we’re struggling to breastfeed
By: Vicki Marangou
Tags: Breastfeeding, Motherhood

We all know, new mothers most of all, that breastfeeding is excellent for mother and baby. Strengthening the mother-baby bond, transferring antibodies and microbiome health, not to mention that breastmilk is the perfect composition of calories tailored to your baby.

If we can support a mother to breastfeed, her and her child will be off to a brilliant start in their respective journeys of motherhood and life. But in England alone, breastfeeding rates are woefully low. This is not a failure of mothers. This is the reality of a society that spends absolutely no time in those crucial first 6–8 weeks supporting mum to establish breastfeeding, outside of the first 12–48 hours usually spent in hospital.

Those first hours of breastfeeding support are in fact laughable. A new mother in hospital is recovering from birth — whichever way it happened, her insides have been opened up like never before. She is staring at her breasts trying to work out how that miniscule amount of colostrum will be adequate nutrition for her new baby, all the while hobbling to the toilet every so often to wince as she wees or tries to poo. Her uterus is contracting, often as painful as parts of labour itself, and she has a tiny, wrinkly little newborn who she knows will change her life but can’t quite quantify how or why — this alone is a cause of many an existential crisis. She may be also riding the rollercoaster of strong painkillers as well. Despite all this, there’s not much room for error in breastfeeding in those early days, because babe needs the nutrition pretty quick smart.

Breastfeeding education needs to start at the beginning — all of us should be exposed to breastfeeding. We should be able to see it on our streets, in our cafes and parks, in our workplaces, and most of all in our homes. The only way we can understand the intricacies of holding a small babe to our nipple and hoping they latch on is to observe it again and again. See it done by many women. See what’s normal, and what’s not, so that when our time comes, we’re not consulting Google to tell us how to breastfeed. Meanwhile, we have companies like Facebook banning images of nipples. At best, it’s unhelpful, at worst, it’s damaging generations of new mothers who cannot see what breastfeeding looks like and struggle to suddenly master something they have no knowledge of.
The Ultimate Guide to Tongue Tie
By: Kalai - Talesofamma
Tags: Breastfeeding Tips, Tongue Tie, Lactation, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Issues

tongue tie

What is tongue-tie?

Tongue-tie is an oral condition.

Tongue-tie is the presence of an abundance of tissue between the lower part of the baby’s tongue and the lower part of their mouth

These muscles restrict the movement of the tongue and can make it difficult for babies to latch and breastfeed properly.

What are the Types of Tongue-tie?

Tongue-tie can be mild to severe.

The thicker the tissue, or the closer it is to the tip of the tongue, the more severe the condition

Class I — Mild ankyloglossia

Class II — Moderate ankyloglossia

Class III — Severe ankyloglossia

Class IV — Complete ankyloglossia

What are the symptoms of tongue-tie?

In infants

Poor weight gain Latch issues Difficulty in breastfeeding

In mothers

Reduction in supply because of less simulation Painful breastfeeding Nipple bleeding/ cracks

Who can identify Tongue-tie?

Pediatrician ENT Naturopathy & Yogic Science (BNYS) Lactation counselor Dentist Speech therapist

What are the treatment options for Tongue-tie?

Frenotomy

Frenectomy

**more research is needed for the favorable surgical option**

Who can do a frenectomy?

Pedodontist (Paediatric dentist)

What to expect in frenectomy?

Pre and Post-surgery exercise

Pain

Swelling

Bleeding

Chance of infection.

Reactions to the general anesthetic

In a rare situation, the tissue may grow back

Source & References:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51161890_Tongue-tie_and_breastfeeding_a_review_of_the_literature

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31353141/

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/lary.26306

http://www.drjustinroche.com/infant-services/reattachment.html
5 Advantages Of Breastfeeding Tops
By: Mome Wear
Tags: Philippines, Breastfeeding Tops, Maternity Dresses, Breastfeeding, Nursing Wear

Congratulations to all new mothers out there!

There is no need to tell that every mother needs to breastfeed their baby often after birth. Also, they need to breastfeed in public places. Hence, there is a chance of getting unwanted attention from people. Also, it is a long time process and sometimes it’s also very exhausting. That’s why breastfeeding tops came into their life as a blessing. Today we are going to discuss the advantages of breastfeeding tops. First, you should know-

Are Nursing Wears Necessary For New Mothers?

The big advantage of nursing wears is the capability to make your breastfeeding process easier and invisible from public eyes. You can wear them anytime, even when you are at home, especially in public places when you visit with your baby in the park, cinema, restaurant as well.

Today, nursing wears are not stuck into oversized rugs or in maxi dresses anymore. You can get in various designs so that you can wear them regularly once your breastfeeding period will over. So nursing wears are necessary for every mother.

About Breastfeeding Tops:

The manufacturers thought about women’s comfort after childbirth so they came with breastfeeding tops for new mothers. These are made in such a way, that mothers can wear them under clothes or also wear them as outerwear.

Breastfeeding tops are stitched-in-bra, made up of soft elastic material, which helps to support the breast as well as the abdomen. They are easy to wear and also easy to switch the feeding process.

Advantages Of Breastfeeding Tops:

Maternity clothing stores made breastfeeding more comfortable for every new mother. Here are the advantages of nursing tops you should know-

1. You can feed your baby anywhere, even in public places without embarrassing yourself.

2. Breast feeding tops will support your breasts, which will save you from having saggy breast.

3. You don’t need to carry bottles everywhere with you.

4. You can also wear your breastfeeding tops in regular, once your breastfeeding period is over.

5. Breastfeeding tops are fashionable from outside and you can get them in various designs.

Hope you get the accurate information, what you have been looking for. Be a happy and proud mama!
Can I Drink Coffee While Breastfeeding
By: Daily Health Info
Tags: Coffee, Baby, Health, Moms, Breastfeeding

Most moms wonder if I can drink coffee while I am breastfeeding!

For many people drink coffee is necessary. In fact, it is the first thing people drink in the morning to wake up. However, you have to keep in mind how coffee consumption affects while breastfeeding and what you can do to keep your baby from being hurt.

Drinking coffee while breastfeeding is safe?

Coffee is a stimulating beverage, and its principal component, caffeine, is naturally found in coffee beans, but also in cocoa, tea leaves, and certain processed products such as energy drinks and soft drinks.

Coffee puts the nervous system on momentary alert, contributes to reducing drowsiness, and improves alertness. Being a stimulating drink, it can have certain effects that could be harmful to babies.

Average recommended consumption is 400 milligrams of coffee per day. However, if you are breastfeeding you should reduce the amount of coffee you drink. Because of the stress that comes with doing your homework, it is true that in many cases coffee is a drink that helps to give you extra energy.

Following the advice of a famous pediatrician named Carlos Gonzalez, caffeine enters the mother’s milk, in small quantities.

According to this, babies consume coffee through their mother’s milk when they are breastfeeding. The effects on them will depend on how much coffee you drink a day. A study carried out in 1985 showed that the consumption of 100 milligrams of coffee per day did not harm the well-being of children, said Dr. Carlos Gonzalez.

In fact, the European Food Safety Agency recommends consuming less than 200 milligrams of coffee per day, to avoid complications and health problems in kids. However, if your baby is restless, has trouble sleeping or is very nervous, it is probably caused by your coffee drink.

In these situations, you should reduce the dosage you take. It is necessary to limit that all the cases are different. That is why you should consult your doctor or pediatrician about your coffee drink.

If you are a coffee lover, you will find alternatives, such as decaffeinated coffee. If you make the effort, your baby’s health will be strengthened and you will avoid spending nights of sleeplessness and uncontrollable crying.
Breast Milk “Accidental Findings” as a Possible New Treatment for Cancer
By: Sarah Cullen
Tags: Treatment For Cancer, Health, Breastfeeding, Breastmilk, Research

We all know a mother’s breast milk has huge health benefits, however, experts have finally taken the initiative to test a compound found in the milk to see if it can treat Cancer.

Researchers in Sweden’s Lunt University accidentally stumbled on this compound — nicknamed it “Hamlet” (as you do), and then injected it into bladder Cancer patients.

Their findings were that these patients injected with Hamlet, within only days, began to shed dead tumour cells through their urine.

Professor Catharina Svanborg (Immunologist) found the substance by chance, and observed that it kills tumour cells while she was working on antibiotics research.

She told the Daily Mail, “There’s something magical about Hamlet’s ability to target tumour cells and kill them.”

The compound she is referring to is a protein called alpha-lactalbumin. When it enters the gut it transforms into a cancer fighter.

Professor Catharina also mentions, unlike Chemotherapy, Hamlet targets cancer cells while leaving healthy cells untouched.

From here, the researchers plan to pit hamlet against a placebo in a trial.

The golden magic, kicking goals repeatedly.

Check out our article about another research that studies breast milk’s antibodies to fight of COVID-19 here.

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5 Tips to Make Your Breast Pumping Journey More Eco-Friendly
By: Milk Stork
Tags: Sustainability, Breastfeeding, Motherhood, Earth Day

Breast milk is the most optimal source of nutrition for your baby, and the most planet-friendly since it can be done without packaging, manufacturing, and transportation.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for pumping. From the pump and all the accessories to refrigeration and milk storage, to sanitizing and cleaning, pumping relies on energy, plastic, and detergent.

But there are ways to lessen the carbon footprint of your pumping journey. Here are 5 tips to address some of the biggest eco-issues:

1 — Try Reusable Breast Milk Storage Bags

When it comes to the environment and pumping, a big pain point is watching all those single-use breast milk storage bags go into landfills. Thankfully, there is now an alternative!

Junobie, is the world’s first reusable breast milk bag. Compact, convenient, and reusable, these eco-friendly bags are plastic-free and dishwasher-safe!

2 — Imagine Breast Milk Storage Without a Freezer

That frozen breast milk stash can take up a lot of freezer space… so much so that many families find themselves investing in an additional, power-guzzling, overflow freezer.

By freeze-drying your breast milk, you can ditch the freezer and extend the shelf life of your breast milk to 3 years.

3 — Use Earth-Friendly Detergents

Cleaning bottles and pumping attachments takes elbow grease and some good dish soap, but many soap brands use phthalates, parabens, and dyes that harm the environment and aquatic life.

Eco-friendly dish soap can lighten your negative ecological impact, so we recommend dapple’s Bottle and Dish Soap.

4 — Bottles, Bottles, and More Bottles

When it comes to baby bottles, glass and aluminum are the best options for the environment. Check out Lifefactory, which makes a variety of options and sizes in both materials.

While they aren’t the most environmentally friendly choice, plastic bottles are still a staple for pumping moms because of their incredible practicality. The good news is that the ones with #5 or #7 on the bottom can also be recycled. Silicon nipples, however, must be thrown away.

5 — Recycle Your Pump

Medela Recycles only accepts Medela personal pumps, but for other brands, you can contact the manufacturer to see if they have any similar recycling protocol. Plastic attachments, like flanges, can be recycled, but tubing must be thrown away.

For more information on the dos and don’ts of dumping your pump, check out this helpful recycling guide by Spectra.

As parents, we care about providing a safe future for our kids. Making every day Earth Day, even in the smallest ways, is a fantastic way to start.
How To Reduce Breast Size Naturally
Tags: Healthcare, Breast Augmentation, Health, Breast Cancer, Breastfeeding

Growing a woman’s breasts is something that happens throughout the woman’s life.

For some women, the large breasts used to show off her beauty are a pain in the body. Breasts are made of hormone receptor glandular tissue.

There are many reasons for women to avoid breast enlargement. In time, women with large breasts will have difficulty breathing.

It can also bring back pain.

For these reasons, women are more prone to reduce the size of their breasts.

Many women use various medications for this purpose.

This is a very risky activity. While there are plenty of natural ways to reduce the size of your breasts, moving to such dangerous situations is unwise.

The following are natural procedures to reduce the size of your breasts.

Your Weight And Way You Eat Food

The weight of your body is one of the major causes of your breast enlargement. If your body is overweight,

It means fat is stored in the body. Your breast tissue has a large amount of fat.

If your body has more fat, it will naturally increase the size of your breasts. As a result, you may have to change the way you eat your food.

A balanced, healthy diet is essential to reduce the size of your breasts.

If you eat too much of the calories you burn, it is no good. Fish, fruits, and vegetables are foods that help to burn fat.

Eating fewer processed foods and sweets will also help you shed pounds faster.

Eat more green tea and ginger.

As you all know, green tea and ginger are two of the most powerful natural foods that burn fat.

Green tea contains a large number of natural antioxidants.

It burns a lot of calories in your body. It also increases your body’s metabolic rate. As a natural ingredient, always add ginger to your diet.

Ginger is a powerful stimulant that burns your body fat. Ginger burns excess fat in your body.

This way, you won’t have to target your breasts alone. By burning excess fat in your body, it will burn the fat in the breast tissue.

Then your breast loses size.

Healthy Exercise.

Just dieting is very difficult to burn fat and reduce the size of your breasts. Exercising is also essential.

Exercise can help shed chest fat and strengthen the muscles underneath the breasts to reduce their size.

Yoga

Practicing yoga poses like the Prayer Pose, Half Moon Pose, and Frog Pose can help reduce the size of your breasts and make them firmer. This should be done for 30 to 40 minutes per day.
Spotlight: The Lounge Set
Tags: Fashion, Maternity, Motherhood, Breastfeeding, Pregnancy

Spotlight: The Lounge Set

Three perfect pieces so chic and comfortable you will want to wear them outside the house. And you should. Storq Follow Mar 6, 2020 · 2 min read

We spend a fair bit of time housebound after giving birth. Let’s set the scene: the days after having a baby are achingly beautiful, but also long, hard and completely exhausting. You’ve got visitors in and out of your house. You may be nursing round-the-clock. You may be recovering from a challenging birth (side note: birth is actually never easy). Oh, and none of your pre-pregnancy clothes fit you because, as mentioned, you are a human who just gave birth. We got to thinking about how your wardrobe could better serve your needs during this incredibly tender time.

With all the emphasis on sleep and the lack thereof, we wanted to create something useful and nice to wear, that could transition seamlessly from sleep time to nursing time to hosting family in your house time to (dare we say it) running out of the house for a coffee time (there, we said it: you can wear these clothes out of your house too, np). It would be comfortable enough to sleep in, whenever you’re able to, but legit enough that you could be seen by people you love and respect and still look pulled together.

It exists now and it’s called the 3-Piece Lounge Set and we hope you love it.

And because versatile essentials is the name of our game, all 3 pieces can be worn all together as a set or individually as a la carte pieces and they work throughout pregnancy as well. Pregnant ladies like to lounge too, we hear.

Thanks for reading! Stop by our online shop 24/7 for a stress-free antidote to shopping for maternity and nursing clothes. Or for more unsolicited opinions but also cute animal videos and gift ideas sign up for our newsletter or follow us below.
What’s New in Femtech This Week?
By: Femtech Insider
Tags: Femtech, CES, Startup, Breastfeeding, Digital Health

What’s New in Femtech This Week?

#PumpedAtCES

Highlights

#PumpedAtCES: Elvie and Milk Stork team up and bring “Milk Express” and “Pumping Parlor” to CES; Amazon’s PillPack will integrate with BCBS Massachussetts’ member app; 215 biopharma industry leaders sign a new biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry commitment to patients and the public; CES receives backlash for choosing Ivanka Trump as this year’s keynote speaker; Swedish telehealth scale-up KRY raises $140M; New US laws: IVF coverage now mandated in New York state, Oregon implements expanded pregnancy employee protections, Paid leave for any reason takes effect in Nevada; Rev1 Ventures Launches $15M Fund; Duke University and healthcare investment firm Deerfield Management Company launch Four Points Innovation with plans to invest $130M

Company Spotlight

Breastpump startups Elvie and Willow made quite the mark at CES this year. This week we’d like to introduce you to the companies, who aim to make life easier for nursing mothers.

Milk Stork is the first breast milk shipping company for breastfeeding moms.

MyMilk wants to empower breastfeeding moms to understand their breastmilk cues and what it means for each unique mother-infant dyad.

Elvie is working on a silent breast pump, that eliminates noise and allows mothers to pump in peace anytime, anywhere.

Willow has created an all-in-one breast pump that fits in a bra.

In The Know

Moon + Leaf: When CBD Meets Women’s Health (Femtech Insider)

One Medical’s IPO Will Test the Value of Tech-Enabled Startups (Techcrunch)

In 2019, Digital Health Celebrated six IPOs as Venture Investment Edged Off Record Highs (Rock Health)

CES: Femtech Goes Big in 2020 (Gadget)

Sextech from Women-led Startups Pops Up at CES Gadget Show (Miami Herald)

The High Cost of Having a Baby in America (The Atlantic)

Why Have So Many Breast Pump Startups Flamed Out? (Marker)

Fat-shaming the Pregnant: How the Medical Community Fails Overweight Moms (HuffPost)

Austin Has Changed SexEd in its Public Schools (Economist)

Bumps and Startup Bias: How to Balance Babies with Business (Sifted)

Tune in!

What to Watch in Healthcare in 2020 (Podcast: Fierce Healthcare Podcast)

Femtech Insider gets a podcast! We’re currently working on finalizing season #1 and will launch the first episodes in early 2020. The trailer is up and you can already subscribe on Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play and iTunes.

Who’s Hiring?

Prelude is hiring a Healthcare Business Developement Manager.

Aunt Flow is looking to hire a Key Account Developer.

MH Hub is looking for a Communications Intern.

Oura is hiring a Senior Product Desginer.

Rory is looking for a Pharmacy Technician.

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COVID-19 threatens to roll back progress on nutrition in Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMN) camps
By: Nutrition Sector Cox'S Bazar
Tags: Nutrition, Unicef, Rohingya, Children, Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding week 4–14 of August 2020 [Press Release]

4 August 2020, Cox’s Bazar: COVID-19 threatens to roll back gains on nutrition in Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMN) in Bangladesh as access to food supplies, income and diverse diets become more limited. A call to action was made by the Nutrition Sector in Cox’s Bazar to scale up nutrition interventions during World Breastfeeding Week 1–7 August 2020.

“Even before the pandemic, over 40% of Rohingya households did not eat frequently enough and lacked food diversity. 11 percent of Rohingya children under 5 suffer from acute malnutrition threatening children’s development, growth and even survival,” says Gladys Lasu, Nutrition Sector IYCF-E specialist, Cox’s Bazar.

Progress has been made since the onset of the Rohingya crisis in August 2017, when over 700,000 FDMN fled from Myanmar seeking shelter and safety in Bangladesh. Global acute malnutrition among children under five has reduced from 19.3 percent in 2017 to 10.9 percent in 2019. However, COVID-19 comprises the fragile gains made over the past three years.

Breastfeeding is one of the critical interventions to build children’s immunity that leads to healthy growth and development. Exclusive breastfeeding should be provided for the first six months, meaning infants should receive only breast milk, no other liquids or solids should be given, not even water.

In the camps for FDMN, around half of mothers provide honey, mustard oil and sugar water to newborn babies during the first three days after birth[1]. While only 64 percent of infants under six months of age are exclusively breastfed.

“We are redoubling efforts to encouraging exclusive breastfeeding and early initiation of breastfeeding in the camps for FDMN as a critical intervention to reduce sickness and death among children under five and mothers,” highlights Bakhodir Rahimov, Nutrition Sector Coordinator, Cox’s Bazar.

The nutrition sector is providing lifesaving nutrition services to over 200,000 Rohingya children, pregnant and lactating women.

The sector promotes and encourages appropriate infant and young child feeding care practices, including early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth, exclusive breastfeeding for infants under six months, the introduction of complementary foods at six months and continued breastfeeding up to the age of two years and beyond, vital measures to prevent malnutrition and maternal and child mortality.

“During COVID-19, it is critical we reach mothers with important information to counter rumors and misconceptions. It is safe for mothers with COVID-19 to continue breastfeeding and we are using the opportunity to encourage the use of face masks and hygiene promotion measures,” highlights Bakhodir Rahimov, Nutrition Sector Coordinator, Cox’s Bazar.
No Parental Leave
By: No Excuse
Tags: Work, Work From Home, Motherhood, Work Life Balance, Breastfeeding

No Parental Leave

This is probably the toughest story to tell. A tale that weighs heavy on me and I have only shared with few individuals. This is the story of me leaving my job of 6 years for a job where I could work from home as well as make more money for a better position overall. The opportunity cost was to give up 12 weeks of parental leave.

THIS WAS WITHOUT A DOUBT ONE OF THE TOUGHEST DECISIONS OF MY LIFE.

I was about to become a first time parent knowing wholeheartedly that I would not have any leave.

The second thing is how do I tell my new work that I am 7 months pregnant.

What would they think of me? You face enough stigma as it is being a woman.

So in the end I told nobody. To this day my manager does not know know I have a 2 month old.

I took a week off coinciding with my due date. My water actually broke on the same date my first day of vacation started and I was induced on my actual due date. I took 7 days off as vacation and still have not been able to share with anyone as I don’t want my work to be overshadowed with opinion about my choice.

Funny enough I couldn’t even tell my good friends that I did not have any parental leave especially my fellow mom friends. I can only imagine the judgment that I would have faced.

My baby is a little over 2 months old and today I can say I am doing just fine. I am constantly doing something with little to no rest but I feel proud of myself. I have a happy baby and he is my greatest joy.

Also, I am performing quite well at work while attending to an exclusively breastfed infant.

Moms. We really can do it all.

The love for my baby drives me to do everything and more. I want him to be proud of me and what I can provide for him. I have no complaints and no excuses. I love him more than anything in this entire world.

There is a love you feel for your parents and the love for your significant other but the love for your child will overpower you.
THE IMPORTANCE OF EXCLUSIVE BREAST FEEDING
By: Donald Lukman
Tags: Health, Breastfeeding, Healthcare

Exclusive breastfeeding can be defined as giving a child no other food or drink, not even water, except breast milk for the first 6 months of a Childs’ life, but allows the infant to receive ORS, drops and syrups (vitamins, minerals and medicines).

Adequate nutrition during infancy and early childhood is very important to ensure the growth, health and development of children to their full potential. It is a known fact worldwide that exclusive breastfeeding is beneficial for both the mother and child, as breast milk is the best source of nutrition for an infant.

Exclusive breastfeeding of an infant for the first six months carries enormous benefits such as lowered risk of gastrointestinal infection; it also protects against infections, like ear infections, pneumonia and urinary tract infection in the infant while the mother returns to her pre-pregnancy weight and health very rapidly.

Exclusive Breastfeeding also protects the child against diarrhea and other common childhood illnesses and also have long term health benefits for the mother and child, such as reducing the risk of overweight and obesity in childhood and adolescence.

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Even the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that infants be exclusively breastfed for the first six months, followed by breastfeeding along with complementary foods for up to two years of age or beyond.

Other benefits of exclusive breast feeding include decreased risk of allergies and lactose intolerance. The infant experiences less nappy rash and thrush. Lower respiratory tract diseases can be avoided if exclusive breastfeeding is adopted by mothers as there are many infants who are hospitalized with moderate to severe respiratory infection which is caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. It has been reported that severe lower respiratory tract diseases may eventually lead to childhood asthma. And this risk can be reduced in infants of less than 1 year of age if they were breastfed exclusively for six (6) months or more unlike those who are formula fed.
Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation Consultant’s Guide full_acces
Tags: Breastfeeding

Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation Consultant’s Guide, — ->>> Written from a teaching perspective, Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation Consultant’s Guide, Sixth Edition presents topics within a counseling framework with practical suggestions and evidence-based information interwoven throughout. Completely updated and revised, it includes new research on milk composition, the importance of the gut microbiome and skin-to-skin care, Affordable Care Act changes, and the latest guidelines from the World Health Organization for breastfeeding with HIV. Also explored and expanded are discussions on cultural competence, working effectively and sensitively with LGBTQ families, addressing disparities in health equity, milk banking issues, and social media trends for lactation information and support.Additionally, the Sixth Edition also serves as a significant teaching tool for students, interns, and other healthcare professionals. With an extensive glossary and bulleted lists at the end of each chapter, it is an ideal study guide for International ……. MORE …… Visit link : https://playbookworldwide.blogspot.com/?book=128405263X

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Best weight loss supplement for breastfeeding mothers
Tags: Weight Loss, Breastfeeding, Supplements

I’ve just recently given birth to my beautiful baby boy, David. I’ve put on quite a bit of weight and have managed to lose some over the last 3 months. I’m still breastfeeding my boy and planning to do so for the next year to come at least. But I’ve also wanted to try to lose some of the fat I’ve gained during the pregnancy. That’s why I’ve been looking into the best weight loss supplement for breastfeeding mothers. I’m trying to find something to help me shred the stubborn fat without compromising my health or the quality of my lactation and milk. Here’s what I’ve found out so far;

According to LiveStrong.com,

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“Many over-the-counter weight-loss supplements help you lose by acting as a diuretic so you lose water weight, stimulate your nervous system to up energy levels and activity, or increase serotonin levels so you feel full and eat less. While these types of supplements may help you lose weight, they don’t typically offer long-term results. Losing water weight through a diuretic effect is actually counterproductive because your body needs adequate fluid to produce breast milk. The supplements may also contain substances that could adversely affect your baby.”

They even go on to say that some of the ingredients found in the weight loss supplements are known to be harmful if you’re breastfeeding. Those are the natural stimulants such as ginseng, yerba mate, green tea and guarana. That’s straight up feeding the baby caffeine.

Some of the other found ingredients such as 5-Hydroxytryptophan, or 5HTP, may affect your milk supply or your baby’s neurological development. So feeding that to your kid ’s just horrible.

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Good news is Breastfeeding itself will help you lose weight

Breastfeeding alone burns 500 to 600 calories daily, so you’re already ahead of the game. It all comes down to the amount you burn and amount you take in when it comes to losing fat. If you make sure to cut sugary and high fat foods while breastfeeding, you should already be ahead of the game.

Add exercise to tone up

When it comes to weight loss, it’s not just the number on the scale that you want to decrease. It’s the way you look and feel (and the overall body fat). So by simply eating less calories than you burn out will only take you so far. It’s the workouts that will give you the toned abs, thighs and butts, etc. So there is really no way around it. Sure, you can do the liposuction but you can take out the fat not add in the muscle mass which can only come from exercising and eating right.

Final words on the best weight loss supplements for breastfeeding moms

Don’t use any of it. If you’re going to take something to help you lose weight, maybe add natural fiber supplement with your meals to help you feel full and satiated faster. But don’t take the over the counter or any commercial weight loss pills please. Not only does it not work, it will also be very harmful to your child.
Mum and Baby: How to Increase Your Breast Milk Supply
By: Caren Kiogora
Tags: Breastfeeding, Mum And Baby

Are you worried that you are not producing enough milk for your baby? You are not alone. A lot of mums struggle with this issue. Several factors affect how much milk you provide for the baby. The following are major causes of low milk supply:

A Retained Placenta

The first three days after giving birth, many mothers experience problems producing enough milk. It is a result of retained parts of the placenta.

Mammary Hypoplasia

A medical condition where there aren’t enough epithelial tissues in the breast to produce enough milk.

The Health Condition of the Mother

Excessive bleeding during birth causes low milk supply. Other conditions that might cause low milk production are hyperthyroidism or anemia. If you have health complications, talk to your doctor for help.

How to Boost Your Breast Milk Supply Naturally

1. Breastfeed More

Your body will produce more milk relative to the demand. If your baby is feeding more, your body will produce more milk. After birth, babies spend most of their time sleeping. Make it a habit to feed the baby every two hours. Wake the baby up every two hours to feed him/her.

If the baby has not emptied the breast, pump all the milk out. It allows your body to produce much more milk.

2. Observe the Baby’s Latch

At first, this may be a little struggle. Newborn babies don’t latch well. If the baby is not latching well, s/he will express the milk out of the breast. Poor latching causes low production of milk. Help the baby to latch well on the breast. Let a nurse show you how to help the baby latch well.

3. Let the Baby Feed from Both Breasts

Let the baby feed from the two breasts for at least 10 minutes on each breast. Alternating the breasts stimulates more milk production. If you are comfortable with the milk production after a few weeks, breastfeed from one breast at each feeding time.

4. Take a Nursing Break

Take a few days or a week to stay in your bed with the baby. During this time, feed the baby the entire time. Remember to eat well. A nursing break stimulates the body to produce more milk for the baby.

5. Take Care of Yourself

Eat a well-balanced meal, and take your supplements. It gives your body enough resources to produce more nutritious milk for the baby.

Eat foods that stimulate milk production. An example of such foods is whole foods, fennel/ fenugreek seeds. Eat and drink lactation cookies and teas.

6. Drink Enough Fluids

Take as many fluids as possible. It will keep your body hydrated and help in the production of the milk. However, not all liquids are safe during breastfeeding. Let your doctor recommend what to drink.

Breastfeeding helps in the development of your baby. Let your baby feed on breast milk exclusively the first six months of their life. It keeps the baby happy, healthy, and develops a strong immune system. These natural methods will help you produce enough milk for the baby. If you are still struggling with milk production, talk to your doctor.