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Factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding in health facilities: secondary analysis of Bangladesh demographic and health survey 2014 Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2021-01-22 Shahreen Raihana; Ashraful Alam; Tanvir M. Huda; Michael J. Dibley
Irrespective of the place and mode of delivery, ‘delayed’ initiation of breastfeeding beyond the first hour of birth can negatively influence maternal and newborn health outcomes. In Bangladesh, 49% of newborns initiate breastfeeding after the first hour. The rate is higher among deliveries at a health facility (62%). This study investigates the maternal, health service, infant, and household characteristics
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Determinants of optimum exclusive breastfeeding duration in rural India: a mixed method approach using cohort and content analysis design Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2021-01-21 Falguni Debnath; Nilanjan Mondal; Alok Kumar Deb; Debjit Chakraborty; Subhrangshu Chakraborty; Shanta Dutta
Despite established benefits, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rate remains poor in India. This study measured the rate of early initiation of breastfeeding and EBF up to 42 days postpartum period and the reasons associated with early interruption of it. In this study we followed a cohort 319 mother-newborn dyads, on a scheduled day of each week for six postpartum weeks (42 postpartum days), during May
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Determinants of low breastfeeding self-efficacy amongst mothers of children aged less than six months: results from the BADUTA study in East Java, Indonesia Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2021-01-19 Christiana Rialine Titaley; Michael J. Dibley; Iwan Ariawan; Anifatun Mu’asyaroh; Ashraful Alam; Rita Damayanti; Tran Thanh Do; Elaine Ferguson; Kyaw Htet; Mu Li; Aang Sutrisna; Umi Fahmida
Despite the increasing rate of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia, there is still a need for supportive interventions. The breastfeeding self-efficacy of mothers is a key factor positively associated with optimum breastfeeding practices. Our analysis aims to assess the determinants of low breastfeeding self-efficacy amongst a sample of women with children aged under 6 months in Malang and Sidoarjo
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Vulnerable families and costly formula: a qualitative exploration of infant formula purchasing among peri-urban Peruvian households Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2021-01-19 Jessica D. Rothstein; Peter J. Winch; Jessica Pachas; Lilia Z. Cabrera; Mayra Ochoa; Robert H. Gilman; Laura E. Caulfield
Substantial evidence exists surrounding the health risks of breast milk substitutes (BMS) in place of exclusive breastfeeding among infants < 6 months of age in resource-poor settings. Yet, mothers’ experiences of selecting and purchasing BMS brands have not been well studied to date. This qualitative study explored the factors influencing BMS purchasing practices, along with the consequences of those
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How to promote exclusive breastfeeding in Ireland: a qualitative study on views of Chinese immigrant mothers Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2021-01-15 Haoyue Chen; Cheng Li; Qianling Zhou; Tanya M. Cassidy; Katherine M. Younger; Siao Shen; John M. Kearney
The exclusive breastfeeding rate in Ireland is very low with extremely slow annual growth. The population of immigrants in Ireland is increasing. Improving exclusive breastfeeding practice among immigrants may contribute to the overall improvement of exclusive breastfeeding rates in Ireland. This study was conducted to elicit suggestions on improving exclusive breastfeeding rate for the first 6 months
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Understanding factors affecting breastfeeding practices in one city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: an interpretative phenomenological study Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2021-01-06 Amal Murad; Mary J. Renfrew; Andrew Symon; Heather Whitford
Breastfeeding duration has declined in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in recent decades, although accurate national data about different breastfeeding indicators by infant age are lacking. This qualitative study, the first in KSA, aimed to understand the factors affecting mothers’ decisions and experiences regarding any breastfeeding practices. A qualitative phenomenological approach was used to
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Perinatal psychological interventions to promote breastfeeding: a narrative review Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2021-01-06 Lidia Gómez; Sergio Verd; Gloria de-la-Banda; Esther Cardo; Mateu Servera; Ana Filgueira; Jaume Ponce-Taylor; Margarita Mulet
Emotional distress in mothers inhibits the let-down reflex, thus affecting breastfeeding self-efficacy. A breastfeeding mother may have to cope with both physical discomfort and psychological distress. However, literature on initiatives to improve breastfeeding rates has focused mainly on providing community-based peer support, or social policies. The aim of this review is to assess evidence on the
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Association between breastfeeding and new mothers’ sleep: a unique Australian time use study Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2021-01-06 Julie P. Smith; Robert I. Forrester
Infant sleep is of great interest to new parents. There is ongoing debate about whether infants fed with breastmilk substitutes sleep longer than those exclusively or partially breastfed, but what does this mean for the mother? What expectations are realistic for mothers desiring to exclusively breastfeed as recommended by health authorities? There are both biological and social influences on infant
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Effectiveness of a breastfeeding program for mothers returning to work in Japan: a quasi-experimental study Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2021-01-06 Kaori Nakada
Maternal employment has been described as a barrier to breastfeeding in many countries. In Japan, many mothers quit breastfeeding after returning to work because they do not know how to continue breastfeeding. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a breastfeeding support program for mothers. The secondary objective was to explore the effectiveness of a pamphlet
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Duration of breastfeeding, age at introduction of complementary foods and allergy-related diseases: a prospective cohort study Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2021-01-06 Louise Ekelund; Inga Gloppen; Torbjørn Øien; Melanie Rae Simpson
The influences of breastfeeding and infant diet in the prevention of allergy-related diseases are uncertain and many of the studies conducted on the topic are limited by methodological challenges. Our aim was to assess whether the duration of breastfeeding and age at complementary food introduction affected the prevalence of asthma, wheeze, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC) and eczema at two and six
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Comparing breastfeeding experiences between mothers spending the traditional Chinese confinement period in a confinement centre and those staying at home: a cohort study Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2021-01-06 Siew Cheng Foong; May Loong Tan; Wai Cheng Foong; Jacqueline J. Ho; Fairuz Fadzilah Rahim
Ethnic Chinese mothers in Malaysia adhere to 30 days of traditional postpartum practices (the “confinement period”) aimed at recuperation after delivery. Recently there has been an emergence of confinement centres (CCs) where mothers stay and receive traditional confinement care. Ethnic Chinese mothers have low breastfeeding rates. There are concerns that practices in CCs could contribute to this but
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A cross-sectional comparison of breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, and perceived partners’ support among expectant couples in Mekelle, Ethiopia Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2021-01-04 Kidane Tadesse Gebremariam; Oksana Zelenko; Afework Mulugeta; Danielle Gallegos
Breastfeeding is considered the biological norm and essential to reduce infant morbidity and mortality. Mothers are responsible for breastfeeding but the support of others, including their partners is an influential determinant. The aim of this study was to compare antenatal breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, and perceived breastfeeding support of expectant couples in Mekelle, Ethiopia. As part of
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Predicting risk of early discontinuation of exclusive breastfeeding at a Brazilian referral hospital for high-risk neonates and infants: a decision-tree analysis Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2021-01-04 Maíra Domingues Bernardes Silva; Raquel de Vasconcellos Carvalhaes de Oliveira; Davi da Silveira Barroso Alves; Enirtes Caetano Prates Melo
Determinants at several levels may affect breastfeeding practices. Besides the known historical, socio-economic, cultural, and individual factors, other components also pose major challenges to breastfeeding. Predicting existing patterns and identifying modifiable components are important for achieving optimal results as early as possible, especially in the most vulnerable population. The goal of this
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Nutritional supplements and mother’s milk composition: a systematic review of interventional studies Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2021-01-04 Mojtaba Keikha; Ramin Shayan-Moghadam; Maryam Bahreynian; Roya Kelishadi
This study aims to systematically review the effects of maternal vitamin and/or mineral supplementation on the content of breast milk. We systematically searched electronic databases including Medline via PubMed, Scopus and ISI Web of Science till May 24, 2018. The following terms were used systematically in all mentioned databases: (“human milk” OR “breast milk” OR “breast milk composition” OR “human
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Role of human milk banks amid COVID 19: perspective from a milk bank in India Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-12-02 Maheshwar Bhasin; Sushma Nangia; Srishti Goel
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the operation of donor human milk banks in various countries such as China, Italy and India. It is understandable that this impact on operations of donor human milk might hamper the capability of these milk banks to provide sufficient pasteurized donor milk to neonates who need it. Contrary to developed world, predominant donors in developing nations
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Understanding breastfeeding behaviours: a cross-sectional analysis of associated factors in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Australia Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-12-02 Danielle Gallegos; Joy Parkinson; Sinead Duane; Christine Domegan; Elena Jansen; Rebekah Russell-Bennett
Breastfeeding is a complex behaviour relying on a combination of individual mother and infant characteristics, health systems, and family, community and professional support. Optimal breastfeeding in high-income countries is particularly low. Despite having similar sociocultural backgrounds, breastfeeding rates between Ireland, the United Kingdom (UK) and Australia vary, thus there is a need to understand
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Interventions to promote exclusive breastfeeding among young mothers: a systematic review and meta-analysis Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-12-01 Christa Buckland; Debra Hector; Gregory S. Kolt; Paul Fahey; Amit Arora
Exclusive breastfeeding rates in many high-income countries are considerably lower than the World Health Organization recommendations. Younger mothers are less likely than older mothers to exclusively breastfeed or to exclusively breastfeed for a long duration. This systematic review explores interventions to increase the rate of exclusive breastfeeding among young mothers in high-income countries
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Breastfeeding support at an Australian Breastfeeding Association drop-in service: a descriptive survey Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-11-30 Elaine S. Burns; Louise Duursma; Zoi Triandafilidis
In Australia, during the early establishment phase of breastfeeding, women can access telephone peer support counselling provided by the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) however options for face-to-face peer support are limited. The known factors which improve ongoing and exclusive breastfeeding include face-to-face support, peer and/or professional support, and trained personnel. This study
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Experiences of workplace breastfeeding in a provincial government setting: a qualitative exploratory study among managers and mothers in South Africa Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-11-23 Bongekile P. Mabaso; Ameeta Jaga; Tanya Doherty
Return to employment is a major barrier to breastfeeding continuation, globally and in the Southern African context. The Lancet Breastfeeding Series revealed an explicit need for research exploring breastfeeding as a workplace issue in low- and middle-income countries. A dearth of research on workplace breastfeeding in South Africa calls for attention to this topic. This study sought to explore breastfeeding
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Early essential newborn care is associated with increased breastfeeding: a quasi-experimental study from Sichuan Province of Western China Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-11-23 Chen-ran Wang; Xia-yun Li; Lin Zhang; Lin-man Wu; Ling Tan; Fei Yuan; Yao Guo; Sarah Williams; Tao Xu
Breastfeeding is critical to promote maternal and child health. China has set national targets to further improve the exclusive breastfeeding rate. We aimed to examine associations between the provision of early essential newborn care (EENC) and breastfeeding outcomes among full term vaginally delivered neonates in the first 6 months of life. We conducted a quasi-experimental study in eight maternal
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Self-efficacy, support and sustainability – a qualitative study of the experience of establishing breastfeeding for first-time Australian mothers following early discharge Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-11-23 Lucy James; Linda Sweet; Roslyn Donnellan-Fernandez
Ensuring women receive optimal breastfeeding support is of key importance to the health of mothers and their infants. Early discharge within 24 h of birth is increasingly common across Australia, and the practice of postnatal home visiting varies between settings. The reduction in length of stay without expansion of home visits reduces midwives’ ability to support breastfeeding. The impact of early
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Factors that influence mothers’ prenatal decision to breastfeed in Spain Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-11-17 Ana Ballesta-Castillejos; Juan Gómez-Salgado; Julián Rodríguez-Almagro; Inmaculada Ortiz-Esquinas; Antonio Hernández-Martínez
Parents’ decisions about how to feed their newborns are influenced by multiple factors. Our objective was to identify the factors that can influence the decision to breastfeed. Cross-sectional observational online study was conducted in Spain on women who gave birth between 2013 and 2018. The total number of participants was 5671. Data collection was after approval by the ethics committee in 2019.
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Special foods and local herbs used to enhance breastmilk production in Ghana: rate of use and beliefs of efficacy Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-11-16 Zakari Ali; Mohammed Bukari; Anita Mwinisonaam; Abdul-Latif Abdul-Rahaman; Abdul-Razak Abizari
Inadequate breastmilk production is one of the key factors associated with suboptimal breastfeeding. In most local African homes, special herbs and some food items are commonly used to promote breastmilk production (known as lactogogue/galactogogue). We describe the use and characterize the herbs and food items used to promote breastmilk production in two regions of Ghana. We conducted a cross-sectional
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A scoping review of breastfeeding peer support models applied in hospital settings Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-11-14 Dorothy Chepkirui; Jacinta Nzinga; Julie Jemutai; Benjamin Tsofa; Caroline Jones; Martha Mwangome
The 2013 updated guidelines on management of severe acute malnutrition in infants and children recommends the support of exclusive breastfeeding. These guidelines are inconsistently applied in low and middle income countries (LMICs) due to barriers including unclear implementation guides, technical support and epidemiological factors. Peer support strategies have been used to offer psychological support
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Perceptions and experiences of nurse managers of the implementation of the baby and mother friendly initiative in Namibia: a qualitative study Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-11-10 Justina N. Amadhila; Gisela H. Van Rensburg
The baby and mother friendly initiative is a breastfeeding programme in Namibia aimed to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. The purpose of this study was to describe nurse managers’ perceptions and experiences of implementing the baby and mother friendly initiative in order to identify its successes and failures, as well as to develop guidelines for the strengthening of the programme. An evaluation
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Work and breast milk feeding: a qualitative exploration of the experience of lactating mothers working in ready made garments factories in urban Bangladesh Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-11-07 A M Rumayan Hasan; George Smith; Mohammad Abdus Selim; Shahinoor Akter; Nazib Uz Zaman Khan; Tamanna Sharmin; Sabrina Rasheed
In Bangladesh 65% of children under 6 months of age were exclusively breastfed with maternal employment being a risk factor that has jeopardized exclusive breastfeeding. As Ready Made Garment (RMG) factories have been the largest employer of low income women in Bangladesh, the objective of our study was to explore the barriers and facilitators of breastfeeding and perceptions about use of expressed
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Effects of baby-friendly practices on breastfeeding duration in China: a case-control study Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-11-03 Yue Zhang; Jinliuxing Yang; Wenhao Li; Nianrong Wang; Ya Ye; Shuangqin Yan; Sumei Wang; Ting Zeng; Zijuan Huang; Fenghua Zhang; Yin Li; Shiyi Yao; Haijun Wang; Scott Rozelle; Tao Xu; Xi Jin
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative is generally considered an effective way to promote breastfeeding. Although China has the largest number of baby-friendly hospitals in the world, research on baby-friendly practices in China is limited, and the rate of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) at 6 months, 20.7%, compared to the 2025 global goal of 50% is low. It is, therefore, important to determine the factors
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Prevalence and predictors of timely initiation of breastfeeding in Ghana: an analysis of 2017–2018 multiple indicator cluster survey Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-11-03 Paschal Awingura Apanga; Maxwell Tii Kumbeni
Timely initiation of breastfeeding is putting the newborn to the breast within 1 h of birth. Its practice can prevent neonatal and under-5 mortality. This study aims to assess the prevalence and factors associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding among mothers in Ghana. We used data from the 2017–2018 Ghana multiple indicator cluster survey and our analysis was restricted to 15,305 mothers who
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Macronutrient, immunoglobulin a and total antioxidant capacity profiles of human milk from 1 to 24 months: a cross-sectional study in Thailand Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-10-30 Krongporn Ongprasert; Jetsada Ruangsuriya; Rungnapa Malasao; Ratana Sapbamrer; Pikul Suppansan; Pisittawoot Ayood; Kulnipa Kittisakmontri; Penprapa Siviroj
An extended duration of breastfeeding of up to two years is encouraged by many health authorities, but information regarding the composition of milk after one year postpartum is limited. The goal of this study was to determine the association between the duration of lactation and macronutrient contents, immunoglobulin A (IgA) levels and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in human milk (HM), from 1 to
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The effect of donor human milk on the length of hospital stay in very low birthweight infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-10-28 Rui Yang; Danqi Chen; Qingqi Deng; Xinfen Xu
Donor human milk (DHM) is an alternative to preterm infant formula if the mother’s own milk is not available. Since the lactation period and preservation treatment of DHM are different from those of mother’s own milk, we aimed to determine the reduction in the length of hospital stay by DHM compared to preterm infant formula. In this systematic review, we searched PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane
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Plants, food and treatments used by BaKongo tribes in Uíge (northern Angola) to affect the quality and quantity of human breast milk Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-10-23 Gesine Jendras; Mawunu Monizi; Christoph Neinhuis; Thea Lautenschläger
Angola has one of the highest annual under-five mortality rates in in the world and malnutrition poses a severe problem in the country. This study is the first to focus on the traditional knowledge of plants, foods, and treatments used by the local population in the province of Uíge to affect the quality and quantity of human breast milk, since decades of independence and civil war impeded ethnobotanical
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Barriers and facilitators to breastfeeding during the immediate and one month postpartum periods, among Mexican women: a mixed methods approach Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-10-15 Sonia Hernández-Cordero; Ana Lilia Lozada-Tequeanes; Ana Cecilia Fernández-Gaxiola; Teresa Shamah-Levy; Matthias Sachse; Paula Veliz; Izchel Cosío-Barroso
Evidence suggests that inadequate hospital practices, as well as sociocultural and community factors have detrimental effects on timely initiation as the first breastfeed within first hour after birth, and exclusive breastfeeding. The purpose of the study was to examine the factors that influence timely initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding at birth and 1 month postpartum in Mexican
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What is the impact of rural-to-urban migration on exclusive breastfeeding: a population-based cross-sectional study Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-10-14 Xiao Han Yin; Chen Zhao; Yu Mei Yang; Hui Feng Shi; Tian Chen Wu; Jia Lei Xie; Jie Qiong Niu; Xiao Li Wang; Jin Fang
In China, less than one third of infants under 6 months of age are being exclusively breastfed. Maternal rural-to-urban migration contributes to these low rates of breastfeeding practices. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of breastfeeding practices and associated factors among rural-to-urban migrant children and local children with infants aged 0–12 months in China, 2018
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Postpartum women’s perception of antenatal breastfeeding education: a descriptive survey Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-10-14 May Loong Tan; Siew Cheng Foong; Jacqueline J. Ho; Wai Cheng Foong; Rokiah Mohd; Zuhaida Harun
Antenatal breastfeeding education (ANBE) is provided to all pregnant women attending Ministry of Health (MOH) clinics and some private health facilities in Malaysia, in line with the WHO/UNICEF Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). However, the 6 month exclusive breastfeeding prevalence remains relatively low in Malaysia, suggesting that there may be a gap between what is currently taught and what
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The effect of breastfeeding education with grandmothers’ attendance on breastfeeding self-efficacy and infant feeding pattern in Iranian primiparous women: a quasi-experimental pilot study Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-10-12 Tayebeh Gharaei; Leila Amiri-Farahani; Shima Haghani; Syedeh Batool Hasanpoor-Azghady
One of the most important factors that affects breastfeeding self-efficacy and exclusivity is breastfeeding support provided by the family. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of breastfeeding education sessions for primiparous women, with and without the attendance of maternal grandmothers, on breastfeeding self-efficacy and infant feeding patterns. This quasi-experimental study was
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Associations between breastfeeding and cognitive function in children from early childhood to school age: a prospective birth cohort study Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-09-29 Kyoung Min Kim; Jae-Won Choi
Despite evidences of breastfeeding for preventing acute physical illnesses in infants, the evidence for the association between breastfeeding and long-term cognitive development is not yet convincing. The data of nationwide representative sample of 1752 children born between 2008 and 2009 in Korea were prospectively assessed from the fetal period to examine the benefits of breastfeeding and cognitive
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Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic - a literature review for clinical practice. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-09-14 Welma Lubbe,Elina Botha,Hannakaisa Niela-Vilen,Penny Reimers
The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting normal life globally, every area of life is touched. The pandemic demands quick action and as new information emerges, reliable synthesises and guidelines for care are urgently needed. Breastfeeding protects mother and child; its health benefits are undisputed and based on evidence. To plan and support breastfeeding within the current pandemic, two areas need to
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Reported infant feeding practices and contextual influences on breastfeeding: qualitative interviews with women registered to MomConnect in three South African provinces. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-09-14 Zara Trafford,Sara Jewett,Alison Swartz,Amnesty E LeFevre,Peter J Winch,Christopher J Colvin,Peter Barron,Lesley Bamford
Global guidelines recommend exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first 6 months of life. South African EBF rates have steadily increased but still only average 32% for infants below 6 months of age. Malnutrition and developmental delays continue to contribute substantially to the morbidity and mortality of South African children. MomConnect, a national mHealth messaging system used to send infant
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Prevalence of and factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding among women with children aged < 24 months in Kilimanjaro region, northern Tanzania: a community-based cross-sectional study. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-09-10 Farida Ali,Melina Mgongo,Redempta Mamseri,Johnston M George,Innocent B Mboya,Sia E Msuya
Early initiation of breastfeeding offers nutritional and immunological benefits to the newborn, which is critical for health and survival. Understanding factors associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding is crucial for healthcare providers and policy-makers. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding among mothers with children < 24 months
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Factors associated with duration of breastfeeding in Spain: a cohort study. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-09-09 Carolina Lechosa-Muñiz,María Paz-Zulueta,Sonia Mateo Sota,María Sáez de Adana Herrero,Elsa Cornejo Del Rio,Javier Llorca,María J Cabero-Perez
Factors associated with duration of breastfeeding have been usually studied at specific times after birth. Little is known about how much time is added to breastfeeding by each associated factor. A cohort of 969 mother-child dyads was followed-up for twelve months at the Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital, Spain, in 2018. Data on mother characteristics, pregnancy, delivery and children characteristics
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Cessation of breastfeeding and associated factors in the era of elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV at Ndejje health center, Uganda: a retrospective cohort study. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-09-07 Jackslina Gaaniri Ngbapai,Jonathan Izudi,Stephen Okoboi
Breastfeeding an infant exposed to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) carries the risk of HIV acquisition whilst not breastfeeding poses a higher risk of death from malnutrition, diarrhea, and pneumonia. In Uganda, mothers living with HIV are encouraged to discontinue breastfeeding at 12 months but data are limited. We examined the frequency and factors associated with cessation of breastfeeding at
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Infant feeding knowledge and practice vary by maternal HIV status: a nested cohort study in rural South Africa. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-09-01 H Manisha Yapa,Róisín Drayne,Nigel Klein,Jan-Walter De Neve,Kathy Petoumenos,Awachana Jiamsakul,Carina Herbst,Deenan Pillay,Frank A Post,Till Bärnighausen
We investigate whether correct infant feeding knowledge and practice differ by maternal HIV status in an era of evolving clinical guidelines in rural South Africa. This cohort study was nested within the MONARCH stepped-wedge cluster-randomised controlled trial ( www.clinicaltrials.gov : NCT02626351 ) which tested the impact of continuous quality improvement on antenatal care quality at seven primary
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Psychosocial barriers and enablers of exclusive breastfeeding: lived experiences of mothers in low-income townships, North West Province, South Africa. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-08-26 Chantell Witten,Nicole Claasen,Herculina S Kruger,Anna Coutsoudis,Herman Grobler
Despite national efforts to promote exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), South Africa’s EBF rate is only 32 %. The aim of this study was to examine the rate of EBF discontinuation and the lived experiences of breastfeeding mothers at postnatal time points 3–14 days, 4–8 weeks, 10–14 weeks and 20–24 weeks. This community-based mixed-methods study collected data within a prospective cohort study on sociodemographics
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Breastfeeding practices and complementary feeding in Ecuador: implications for localized policy applications and promotion of breastfeeding: a pooled analysis. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-08-24 Wilma B Freire,William F Waters,Diana Román,Philippe Belmont,Emily Wilkinson-Salamea,Adrián Diaz,Ivan Palacios,Enrique Bucheli
Best practices in breastfeeding are often not followed despite appropriate levels of knowledge and positive attitudes regarding the benefits of human milk. For many reasons, some women do not initiate breastfeeding, suspend breastfeeding early, or initiate complementary feeding earlier than recommended. Usual measurement methods use large sample surveys at a national scale, which are not well suited
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Analysis of stakeholder networks for breastfeeding policies and programs in Ghana. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-08-24 Richmond Aryeetey,Kassandra Harding,Amber Hromi-Fiedler,Rafael Pérez-Escamilla
Suboptimal breastfeeding practices are driven by multiple factors. Thus, a multi-sectoral approach is necessary to design and implement appropriate policies and programs that protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. This study used Net-Map, an interactive social network interviewing and mapping technique, to: a) identify key institutional actors involved in breastfeeding policy/programs in Ghana
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Factors associated with abandoning exclusive breastfeeding in Mexican mothers at two private hospitals. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-08-19 María Natividad Ávila-Ortiz,Ana Elisa Castro-Sánchez,Elizabeth Andrea Martínez-González,Georgina Mayela Núñez-Rocha,Adriana Zambrano-Moreno
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has multiple benefits for both the child and the mother; however, there is little data regarding the reason why Mexican mothers with a high socio-economic level abandon EBF before 6 months, and there is limited information about the practice of breastfeeding in private hospitals. The objective was to identify the factors associated with the cessation of exclusive breastfeeding
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Maternal satisfaction with breastfeeding in the first month postpartum and associated factors. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-08-17 Andrea Francis Kroll de Senna,Camila Giugliani,Juliana Avilla,Agnes Meire Branco Leria Bizon,Ana Cláudia Magnus Martins,Elsa Regina Justo Giugliani
Breastfeeding success has been measured based on its duration, disregarding satisfaction with the maternal experience. Studies to investigate maternal satisfaction with breastfeeding are rare, especially in Brazil, and little is known about their determinants. The aim of this study was to measure the level of satisfaction with breastfeeding in a group of women in the first month of their child’s life
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Altered sucking dynamics in a breastfed infant with Down syndrome: a case report. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-08-15 Viviane Silva Coentro,Donna T Geddes,Sharon L Perrella
The health and developmental advantages of human milk and breastfeeding are particularly important for infants with Down syndrome. However, they typically have shorter breastfeeding duration due to sucking issues that are not well understood. This case report describes serial measures of milk transfer volumes, sucking dynamics and tongue movement in a breastfeeding infant with Down syndrome. Management
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in East Africa: a systematic review. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-08-14 Jean Prince Claude Dukuzumuremyi,Kwabena Acheampong,Julius Abesig,Jiayou Luo
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is recommended for the first six months of age by the World Health Organization. Mothers’ good knowledge and positive attitude play key roles in the process of exclusive breastfeeding practices. In this study, we report on a systematic review of the literature that aimed to examine the status of mothers’ knowledge, attitude, and practices related to exclusive breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding mothers with COVID-19 infection: a case series. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-08-08 Augusto Pereira,Sara Cruz-Melguizo,Maria Adrien,Lucia Fuentes,Eugenia Marin,Azul Forti,Tirso Perez-Medina
The first reports of the Chinese experience in the management of newborns of mothers with SARS-CoV 2 infection did not recommend mother-baby contact or breastfeeding. At present, the most important International Societies, such as WHO and UNICEF, promote breastfeeding and mother-baby contact as long as adequate measures to control COVID-19 infection are followed. In cases where maternal general health
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Breastfed 13 month-old infant of a mother with COVID-19 pneumonia: a case report. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-08-06 Yuanyuan Yu,Youjiang Li,Yingying Hu,Bin Li,Jian Xu
In China, mothers with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 pneumonia are recommended to stop breastfeeding. However, the evidence to support this guidance is lacking. There have been relatively few cases reported about direct breastfeeding an infant by a mother with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia. Therefore, it is necessary to assess the safety of breastfeeding and the possible protective effects of breast milk
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Mistakes from the HIV pandemic should inform the COVID-19 response for maternal and newborn care. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-07-25 Karleen Gribble,Roger Mathisen,Mija-Tesse Ververs,Anna Coutsoudis
In an effort to prevent infants being infected with SARS-CoV-2, some governments, professional organisations, and health facilities are instituting policies that isolate newborns from their mothers and otherwise prevent or impede breastfeeding. Such policies are risky as was shown in the early response to the HIV pandemic where efforts to prevent mother to child transmission by replacing breastfeeding
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Interactions between cortisol and lipids in human milk. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-07-20 Kaisa M Linderborg,Maaria Kortesniemi,Anna-Katariina Aatsinki,Linnea Karlsson,Hasse Karlsson,Baoru Yang,Henna-Maria Uusitupa
Human breast milk is one of the key early postnatal biological exposures for the developing child. It includes bioactive compounds, such as cortisol and fatty acids, which may be linked via the mother’s lipid metabolism. This study investigated the associations between cortisol and lipids in human milk at the infant age of 2.5 months. Human milk cortisol concentrations were measured using luminescence
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The relationship between perceived milk supply and exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months postpartum: a cross-sectional study. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-07-17 Ayyu Sandhi,Gabrielle T Lee,Roselyn Chipojola,Mega Hasanul Huda,Shu-Yu Kuo
Perceived milk supply is an important modifiable factor for optimal breastfeeding. However, little is known about maternal perception of milk supply or how it impacts breastfeeding practices. The aim of this study was to examine relationships of perceived milk supply, maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy, and skin-to-skin contact with early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding among mothers of infants
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Intermittent kangaroo mother care and the practice of breastfeeding late preterm infants: results from four hospitals in different provinces of China. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-07-17 Bo Zhang,Zhiying Duan,Yingxi Zhao,Sarah Williams,Stephen Wall,Limin Huang,Xiaoqin Zhang,Wenli Wu,Jieya Yue,Lin Zhang,Jun Liu,Gengli Zhao
China has an extremely low exclusive breastfeeding rate. Kangaroo mother care (KMC) has been shown to increase the exclusive breastfeeding rate among infants born extremely or very preterm. However, there is limited evidence surrounding intermittent KMC and exclusive breastfeeding in late preterm infants. In our study we investigated the association between the provision of intermittent KMC and breastfeeding
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Knowledge and practice of induction of lactation in trans women among professionals working in trans health. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-07-16 Emily Trautner,Megan McCool-Myers,Andrea Braden Joyner
Breastfeeding is emerging as an important reproductive rights issue in the care of trans and gender nonconforming people. This study sought to understand the tools available to professionals working in the field of trans health to help trans women induce lactation and explore the concept of unmet need. In November 2018, we conducted a cross-sectional study which surveyed attendees at the World Professional
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Effectiveness of the baby-friendly community initiative in promoting exclusive breastfeeding among HIV negative and positive mothers: a randomized controlled trial in Koibatek Sub-County, Baringo, Kenya. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-07-14 Betty Mogesi Samburu,Sera Lewise Young,Frederick Murunga Wekesah,Milkah Njeri Wanjohi,Judith Kimiywe,Peter Muriuki,Paula L Griffiths,Stephen T McGarvey,Nyovani Janet Madise,Elizabeth W Kimani-Murage
Although the baby-friendly community initiative (BFCI) has been proposed as a community-level approach to improve infant feeding practices, there is little data on its variation in effectiveness by HIV status. We conducted a study to determine the effectiveness of BFCI in changing knowledge and attitudes towards exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and increasing the rates among HIV negative and HIV positive
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Patterns and predictors of exclusive breastfeeding in Chinese Australian mothers: a cross sectional study. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-07-13 Konsita Kuswara,Karen J Campbell,Kylie D Hesketh,Miaobing Zheng,Rachel Laws
While exclusive breastfeeding is recommended to 6 months of age, just 15% of mothers in Australia achieve this. The rate appears to be even lower among mothers born in China, where 90% have introduced infant formula by this time. This study aimed to examine infant feeding patterns in the first 12 months of life and the factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding at 4 months of age and infant formula
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Knowledge, attitude, motivation and planning of breastfeeding: a cross-sectional study among Jordanian women. Int. Breastfeed. J. (IF 2.545) Pub Date : 2020-07-01 Wasim Khasawneh,Khalid Kheirallah,Mai Mazin,Sanaa Abdulnabi
In Jordan, the rate of exclusive breastfeeding is declining. The trend variation in breastfeeding practice is determined by different factors including antenatal women’s attitude and planning which are affected by their awareness and the support they receive. This study aims to assess knowledge, attitude, support, and planning of breastfeeding among Jordanian women. A face-to-f