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Successes of a Focused Mothers' Own Milk (MOM) Program in Counteracting Unintended Effects of a Donor Milk Program on MOM Rates at Discharge. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Karen D Hendricks-Muñoz,Nada Darwish,Nayef Chahin,Shoshana Newman-Lindsay,Lisa Shaver,Melissa Dollings,Jie Xu,Valerie Coleman
Background: Avoidance of early formula feeding (EFF) and advancement of mother's own milk (MOM) in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants are important health influencers to decrease serious morbidities. Objective: To present the challenges and feeding strategy successes implemented to counteract a decline in MOM at discharge after initiation of donor milk (DM) to avoid EFF in racially and ethnically
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Re: "Validating Tools to Detect and Inactivate Monkeypox Virus in Human Milk" by Clark et al. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Hinpetch Daungsupawong,Viroj Wiwanitkit
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Microbiological Screening of Donor Human Milk. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Christine Schreiner,Andreas Müller,Till Dresbach
Mother's own milk is recognized as the optimal feeding not only for term but also for preterm infants. In addition to risk reduction for sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and retinopathy of prematurity in the early infancy, feeding preterm infants with mother's own milk is also associated with a better neurodevelopmental outcome; lower rates of otitis media, gastroenteritis
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The Effects of Mindfulness on Lactation: An Integrative Review. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Katharine Greenthal,Diane Spatz
Background: It is well-known that stress and high levels of cortisol can negatively impact lactation outcomes. Mindfulness techniques are also known to be effective at reducing stress, and there has been some research into the effects of these techniques on breastfeeding. However, there has not yet been an integrative review examining the outcomes of the research carried out on this subject in the
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Qualitative Assessment of Perioperative Lactation Patient Education: "I Think It's Something Women Navigate on Their Own". Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Sarah E Dodd,Emily E Sharpe,Ashley R Dahl,David O Warner
Background: Patients who are lactating at the time of a procedure requiring anesthesia benefit from specific education and care coordination to support continued lactation and avoid complications. Before design and implementation of a comprehensive care pathway for this patient population at our institution, we sought to elicit the patient perspective. Methods: We conducted semistructured qualitative
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Breastfeeding Needs the Support of a Global Physician Community. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Elien Rouw
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The Interaction of Early Exclusive Mother's Milk Feeding and Ethnic Background with Ultimate Feeding Outcomes After Very Preterm Birth. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Ilana Levene,Eleri Adams
Background: Mothers of very preterm infants (born under 32 weeks' gestation) have specific lactation challenges. There is little literature related to the influences on exclusive maternal milk provision. Method: An observational cohort using prospectively entered clinical data in a single tertiary neonatal unit in the United Kingdom over a 2-year period 2019-2021. There were 112 infants born under
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Therapeutic Ultrasound Alone and Associated with Lymphatic Drainage in Women with Breast Engorgement: A Clinical Trial. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Soraya Oliveira Moura,Ludmilla Carla de Castro Borges,Thiago Martins de Almeida Carneiro,Alice Poliana Souza da Silva,Rafael Machado de Araújo,Gabriel Lopes Campos Ferreira,Sara da Costa Morais,Lucas Lobianco De Matheo,Palloma Rodrigues de Andrade,Wagner Coelho de Albuquerque Pereira,Luis Eduardo Maggi
Introduction: Breast engorgement (BE) is a problem that affects many women, especially in the first days of breastfeeding, producing inflammatory symptoms. Nonpharmacological therapies are inexpensive, safe, and can produce symptom relief. Objective: This study aims to analyze the safety of therapeutic ultrasound regarding possible risks of overheating and the effects of its use alone and associated
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Experience of Induced Lactation in a Transgender Woman: Analysis of Human Milk and a Suggested Protocol. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Daniela Delgado,Lisa Stellwagen,Sydney McCune,Kristija Sejane,Lars Bode
Background: A growing number of diverse familial structures wish to colactate their infant. For transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals, chestfeeding or breastfeeding may be within their goals of parenthood. There is limited evidence on how to induce lactation for a nongestational parent on gender affirming estrogen treatment. Case Presentation: We report the case of a transgender woman who
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Perinatal Smoking and E-cigarette Use and Their Relationship with Breastfeeding: PRAMS 2015-2020. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Whitney N Hamilton,Nazish Masud,Cyrille Kouambo,Yelena N Tarasenko
Introduction: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use poses concerns among women of child-bearing age. We examined prevalence of breastfeeding among the U.S. women and characteristics associated with exclusive use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or both products. Materials and Methods: Our study is based on pooled cross-sectional data from 2015-2020 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System. Two outcomes
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Comparison of Breastfeeding and Pumping Experiences of Milk Bank Donors in the United States and United Kingdom. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Bruna Gutierrez Dos Santos,Natalie Shenker,Gillian Weaver,Maryann T Perrin
Background/Objective: As human milk banking services expand, information about lifestyle characteristics and infant feeding experiences of milk bank donors is relatively limited. Our goal was to describe and compare milk bank donors' demographic, clinical, and lifestyle characteristics, and breastfeeding experiences in a variety of geographic settings. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted
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Breastfeeding Disparities Among Rural Breastfeeding Dyads in High-Income Countries: A Scoping Study. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Natsuko K Wood,Rebecca A Penders,Ann M Dyer
Background/Objective: Low breastfeeding initiation and duration of exclusivity put rural mothers and infants at risk for morbidity and mortality and significant economic costs. This scoping study aimed to identify determinants of breastfeeding disparities among rural dyads in high-income countries and their modifiable factors. Methods: The Arksey and O'Malley methodological framework was used. A literature
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Comparison of Breastfeeding Practices in Mothers With Chronic Kidney Disease With or Without Kidney Transplantation. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Anna Sadovnikova,Melinda D Wong,Jeffrey Fine,Darlene T Tran,Nandakishor Kapa
Introduction: Existing literature on pregnant patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) with or without kidney transplantation focuses mainly on their pregnancy outcomes, but there are scant data on their lactation outcomes. Our objective was to characterize the lactation outcomes of patients with CKD with or without kidney transplantation. Methods: This is a single-institution retrospective cohort
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Comparative Effectiveness of Olive Oil and Breast Milk on Nipple Soreness in Breastfeeding Mothers. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Chen-Xi Lin,Yu-Ying Lu
Background: Breastfeeding has health benefits for both mothers and children. Nipple problems may result in the child being weaned prematurely before the recommended 6 months minimum period of exclusive breastfeeding. Purposes of the Study: The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of topically applying olive oil and breast milk in treating nipple pain and soreness in breastfeeding mothers during
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Re: "Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex: Report of Two Cases and Postulated Mechanisms and Treatment" by Liu et al. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Alia Macrina Heise,Diane Wiessinger
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What is Known About Cow's Milk Protein Allergy in Preterm Infants? Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Mona Florquin,An Eerdekens
Background: Cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) is well described in term infants, as opposed to preterm infants. In preterm infants, CMPA shares many gastrointestinal symptoms with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Objectives: To evaluate the presentation of CMPA in preterm infants and to investigate the different diagnostic and therapeutic options. Materials and Methods: We searched for the relevant
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New Hormonal Contraceptive Agents during Lactation. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Philip O Anderson
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Factors Associated with In-Hospital Exclusive Breastfeeding Among a Racially and Ethnically Diverse Patient Population. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Larelle H Bookhart,Erica H Anstey,Denise J Jamieson,Michael R Kramer,Cria G Perrine,Usha Ramakrishnan,Nikkia Worrell,Melissa F Young
Objective: The aim of this study is to examine in-hospital exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and its association with sociodemographic factors, medical factors, breastfeeding intentions, and health care system breastfeeding support. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study using medical records from 2015 to 2019 of healthy term infants without breastfeeding contraindications
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Response to Helse and Wiessinger re: "Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex: Report of Two Cases and Postulated Mechanisms and Treatment". Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Huan Liu,Jin Li,Xiaomei Li,Huapeng Lu
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Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Clinical Protocol #21: Breastfeeding in the Setting of Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder (Revised 2023). Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Miriam Harris,Davida M Schiff,Kelley Saia,Serra Muftu,Katherine R Standish,Elisha M Wachman
Background: The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) revised the 2015 version of the substance use disorder (SUD) clinical protocol to review the evidence and provide updated literature-based recommendations related to breastfeeding in the setting of substance use and SUD treatments. Key Information: Decisions around breastfeeding are an important aspect of care during the peripartum period, and
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The Association of Nutrition and Exercise Behaviors of Women with Diabetes in Pregnancy with Infant Breastfeeding Practices. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Cristina R Fernández,Lucy Guan,Cynthia Rodriguez,Noelia Zork,Jennifer Barbosa,Lauren C Shuffrey
Background: Although breastfeeding confers significant benefits to infants, women with diabetes in pregnancy experience unique nutrition and health challenges, which may influence infant feeding practice. This study aimed to determine the association between nutrition and exercise behaviors of women with diabetes in pregnancy and breastfeeding at birth and 6 months. Methods: A secondary data analysis
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Examining the Role of Women, Infant, and Children in Black Women Breastfeeding Duration and Exclusivity: A Systematic Review. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Shannon Trinh,Dorian Odems,Laura Ward,Nagendra Monangi,Meredith Shockley-Smith,Melissa Previtera,Francoise A Knox-Kazimierczuk
Background: African American women continue to experience low rates of breastfeeding initiation as well as low rates of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months. Research has indicated that there are several social determinants that impact breastfeeding rates, but there is a dearth of literature that allows African American women to give voice to their experiences. In addition, research has shown women
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Perinatal Cannabis Exposure, Via Placenta or Breast Milk. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Arthur I Eidelman
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Breastfeeding and Antepartum Breast Milk Expression (BABE): A Randomized Control Trial Utilizing an Electric Breast Pump and its Effect on Postpartum Breastfeeding. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Merai Estafanous,Alice Lee,Alexander Thomas,Abbey Burns Thomas,Spencer Hart,Nicole Chong,Gabrielle Marcellino,Oluwatomisin Bello,Jennifer van Dyk,Stephanie Chang,Karah Sterris,Lindsey Kim,Danielle Mason,Elaine Hart
Objective: To evaluate the effect of antenatal breast milk expression (ABE) on exclusive breastfeeding. Materials and Methods: A randomized control study was performed with the primary outcome being formula use during the postpartum hospital stay. Secondary outcomes were the exclusive breastfeeding rate at 6 months postpartum and peripartum safety outcomes. Participants included multiparous and nulliparous
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Research on Black Women and Breastfeeding: Assessing Publication Trends (1980-2020). Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-21 Katherine M Johnson,Sarah Kington
Background: Research on race/ethnicity and breastfeeding has consistently found lower rates for Black mothers compared with other U.S. women, due to various social, cultural, and historical factors. Aggregate analyses illuminate racial/ethnic differences, but they only provide partial insight into the factors contextualizing breastfeeding decisions and rates. We examined articles addressing Black women
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A Quality Improvement Initiative to Increase the Milk Donation to the Human Milk Bank Post-Coronavirus Disease-19 Pandemic. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-21 Vamsi Krishna Vaddi,Dwayne Mascarenhas,S B Kirthana,Nitu Mundhra,Ruchi Nanavati
Background and Objective: Donor human milk (DHM) from the human milk bank (HMB) is the next best alterative in circumstances when mother's own milk is not available. There was a steep decline in the volume of DHM collected during the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic due to various factors, while DHM demand increased. Hence, a quality improvement (QI) study was conducted to increase the volume
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Validating Tools to Detect and Inactivate Monkeypox Virus in Human Milk. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-21 Alex E Clark,Annalee Furst,Kristija Sejane,Lisa Stellwagen,Marissa Proost,David Pride,Davey M Smith,Aaron F Carlin,Lars Bode
Objectives: Breastfeeding and human milk (HM) improve maternal and infant morbidities and mortality. Therefore, monitoring the safety of breastfeeding and access to HM is of critical importance. In this study, we assessed tools to monitor the presence of monkeypox virus (MPXV) in HM and whether standard Holder pasteurization inactivates MPXV. Materials and Methods: Heat-inactivated MPXV was added to
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NABBLM: Coming Soon! The First Board Exam for Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine Doctors! Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 Ann Kellams,Anne Eglash
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Breastfeeding and Hormonal Contraception: A Scoping Review of Clinical Guidelines, Professional Association Recommendations, and the Literature. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Isabel K Sausjord,Lillian W Acton,Katharine O White,Sarah K O'Connor,Natasha M Lerner
Background: Postpartum contraceptive use can help prevent short-interval pregnancies, which have been associated with adverse neonatal and maternal health outcomes. Many contraceptive methods are safe for postpartum use, but patients and providers may be confused as to what impact hormonal contraception has on lactation. We performed a scoping review of the most recent U.S.-based guidelines regarding
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The Association of Different Proportions of Human Milk of the Total Enteral Intake on Health Outcomes in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Keqin Liu,Jinjin Guo,Jixin Yang,Yanwei Su
Background: Human milk (HM) is a proven optimal food for preterm infants. However, there is uncertainty regarding the effects of different proportions of HM of the total enteral intake on health outcomes in preterm infants. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review of studies examining the effects of different proportions of HM of the total enteral intake on health outcomes in preterm infants. Methods:
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Impact of Formula Shortage on Breastfeeding Rates. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Arthur I Eidelman
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Variation in Hospital Practices Regarding Marijuana Use in Pregnancy and Lactation. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Amy C Blake,Margaret G Parker,Laura S Madore,Heather Straub,Jessica L Anderson,Paul F Visintainer,Erica M Wymore
Background and Objectives: Evidence is lacking on the safety of marijuana (MJ) exposure on the fetus and neonate, and current guidelines vary across professional organizations. We examined variation in hospital practices regarding use of mother's own milk (MOM) in the setting of perinatal MJ exposure based on hospital location and state MJ legal designation. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional
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Effect of Breast Milk on the Frequency of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Very Low Birth Weight Premature Infants: A Meta-analysis. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Xiaoyu Lu,Ying Gao,Chuntian Liu,Mengqing Pan,Xiaochun Chen
Purpose: To analyze the effect of different feeding types on bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in very low birth weight preterm infants. Methods: The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform, China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM) were searched for literature related to breastfeeding and BPD, with a search period from
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Analyzing the Effect of the 2022 Formula Shortage on Postpartum Parents' Feeding Decisions in an Urban Hospital Setting. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Anika Mahavni,Megan McEntire,Krithika Narayana Kumanan,Margaret Rozier Chen
Introduction: In early 2022, more than 40% of the U.S. formula supply was out of stock due to product recalls and manufacturing plant shutdowns. While previous studies have explored parents' opinions on formula feeding in response to formula safety concerns and offered advice on adapting to the 2022 formula shortage, there is currently a lack of data assessing the relationship between the formula shortage
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The Impact of Excessive Weight on Breastfeeding Intention, Initiation, and Duration. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Meghan R Crimmins,Megan Hand,Hallie Samuel,Jayne Bellando,Clark R Sims,Aline Andres,Sarah Sobik
Background: Breastfeeding is widely recognized as the optimal feeding method for infants. However, breastfeeding goals are often unmet, especially in mothers with excessive weight. Potential factors associated with unmet goals could be disparities in care for women with higher body mass index (BMI) or mental health symptomology. Methods: Women enrolled in a longitudinal study were stratified by BMI
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Sleeping Like a Baby: An Investigation of Bed-Sharing, Co-Sleeping, and Breastfeeding Among Pregnant Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Jennifer Schindler-Ruwisch,Royette T Dubar,Rosa Casale,Nicole K Watkins,Vanessa Rubenstein
Introduction: Given the lack of clarity in the literature related to the impact of breastfeeding intentions on sleeping practices, the current research aimed to investigate the relationship between co-sleeping or bed-sharing and breastfeeding intentions among a sample of pregnant adults, during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Materials and Methods: Pregnant adults from a large nationally
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Hereditary Angioedema and Wilson's Disease During Breastfeeding. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-09 Philip O Anderson
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Understanding of Lactational Amenorrhea As a Contraceptive Method Among U.S. Pregnant Women. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-07 Adrienne Hoyt-Austin,Melissa J Chen,Caidon Iwuagwu,Susan D Brown,Margaret Fix,Laura R Kair,Eleanor B Schwarz
Introduction: The lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) of postpartum contraception is more effective than typical use of condoms or birth control pills. However, LAM may be underutilized due to incomplete perinatal counseling. Methods: We compared perceptions of the effectiveness of postpartum contraceptives including LAM among U.S.-born nulliparous pregnant women recruited using social media for a
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Breast Milk Production Variability Among Mothers of Preterm Infants. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Christina Gomez-Juge,Victoria Scarpelli,Disha Yellayi,Jane Cerise,Barry Weinberger,Mariana Brewer,Diana Maffei
Introduction: Mothers of preterm infants are at risk for inadequate milk production. Pumping logs are often used to both encourage lactation in the first week and track its efficacy. Our objectives were to determine whether mothers of preterm infants who keep pumping logs are demographically different from those who do not and to determine whether this practice affects the amount of mother's own milk
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Comparison of Effect of Feeding Premature Infants with Either Cup, Bottle, and Syringe on Transition to Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Success, Weight Gain, and Duration of Hospitalization. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Sevil İnal,Dilek Küçük Alemdar,Muhammet Bulut
Objective: This study was completed with the aim of determining the effect of cup feeding (CF), bottle feeding (BF), and syringe feeding (SF) methods on the transition to breastfeeding, breastfeeding success, physiological parameters, weight gain, and discharge duration for preterm neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Materials and Methods: The study was designed to be randomized, controlled
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Sustained and Boosted Antibody Responses in Breast Milk After Maternal SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Julie Ware,Kathryn McElhinney,Teresa Latham,Adam Lane,Krista Dienger-Stambaugh,David Hildeman,Paul Spearman,Russell E Ware
Background: Pregnant and lactating women were not included in the initial large vaccine clinical trials for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID) infection. Delineating the antibody titers in serum and breast milk of lactating women is important to determine the safety and benefits of vaccination in this special population. Objective: To investigate COVID vaccinations in breastfeeding dyads and effects on lactation,
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Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Breast Milk. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Mine Başıbüyük,Şule Aktaç,Simay Kundakçı,Övgü Büke,Nalan Karabayır
Introduction: Breast milk is an excellent biofluid that ensures optimal growth, development, and strong immunity of the baby. Breast milk content may alter depending on duration and time of breastfeeding, the infant's age, and maternal health status. There are few studies in the literature investigating the effect of religious fasting on breast milk composition. Method: The study included 21 fasting
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Monoclonal Antibody Therapy of Breastfeeding Patient Infected with SARS-CoV-2: A Case Report. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Nicole E Marshall,Madison B Blanton,Brianna M Doratt,Delphine C Malherbe,Monica Rincon,Ilhem Messaoudi
Introduction: Although safety data demonstrated the efficacy and effectiveness of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination for all individuals over 6 months of age, including pregnant and breastfeeding individuals, optimal treatment courses for symptomatic pregnant and lactating individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 remain to be defined. Case Description: A coronavirus
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Breastfeeding Rates in the Military Are Unchanged Before and After the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-28 Richelle L Homo,Alexandria Martin,Kerri Fleagle,Brendan Carty,Alice Anderson,Ashleigh Pavey,Ashley Smith
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic brought changes in clinical operations and raised concerns about breastfeeding safety. We investigated the change in breastfeeding rates within a military population, a model of universal health care coverage, and elucidated factors that enhance or deter breastfeeding. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on mothers delivering infants ≥35 weeks' gestation
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Promotion, Protection, and Support of Breastfeeding as a Human Right: A Narrative Review. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-10 Trina Van,Daphna Varadi,Amanda C Adams,Lori Feldman-Winter
Background: Despite the benefits of breastfeeding, there are significant disparities in rates among various racial, social, and economic groups. Society poses various barriers to breastfeeding, threatening the child's access to a basic human right. Exploring and understanding these issues can ensure that effective interventions are implemented. Objective: To present situations in which the mother's
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Ankyloglossia in Monochorionic Diamniotic and Dichorionic Diamniotic Twins: A Cross-Sectional Study. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-10 Antonio Lucas Ferreira Feitosa,Graciele Rodrigues Nunes da Silva,María Paz Moya,Roberta Lopes de Castro Martinelli,Maria Gabriella Pacheco da Silva
Objective: To determine the prevalence of ankyloglossia in diamniotic monochorionic and diamniotic dichorionic twins, as well as to verify the relationship between gender and type of pregnancy. Study Design: A cross-sectional observational study, carried out with 52 pairs of dichorionic/diamniotic twins and 49 monochorionic/diamniotic pairs. The data collection was carried out through the analysis
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Doing Away with "Shoulds" and Asking Curious Questions. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Ann Kellams
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The Effect of Skin-to-Skin Contact on Placental Separation Time and Initiation of Breastfeeding. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Ülkin Gündüz,Sibel Öztürk
Background: The first hour and minutes immediately after birth are quite important for both the mother and the newborn. Ensuring skin-to-skin contact (SSC) during this period has a positive effect on the mother both psychologically and physiologically, and it is also important in starting breastfeeding. Objective: The study was conducted to examine the effect of SSC on placental separation time and
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The Effects of Refrigerated Storage of Donor Human Milk with Limited Bacterial Presence After Holder Pasteurization on Nutrient Concentration and Bacterial Growth. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Sydney McCune,Maryanne Perrin
Background: The Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) sets the purity and quality standards for donor human milk (DHM) in the United States, which includes zero bacterial presence after Holder pasteurization. This study aimed to determine if nutrient and bacterial composition of DHM with limited bacterial presence after pasteurization change over 4 days of refrigerated storage. Methods:
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The Transfer of Domperidone into Human Milk Remains Low at High Doses. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-23 Kaytlin Krutsch,Palika Datta
Domperidone is a dopamine-2 (D2) receptor antagonist that stimulates the release of stored prolactin in the anterior pituitary. It is prescribed off-label in Canada and Australia to promote lactation in prolactin-deficient women. The case of a 43-year-old woman taking a high daily dose of domperidone (160 mg) is described from the InfantRisk Center Human Milk Biorepository. Milk samples were analyzed
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The Utilization of Sodium Concentration in Human Milk from Pump-Dependent Mothers of Preterm Infants as a Measure of Milk Production. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-16 Shuiqin Yuan,Qiufang Li,Hua Wang,Xinfen Xu
Objective: This study investigated changes in sodium concentrations in human milk from mothers of premature infants using different breast pumps for 14 days postpartum, and the correlation between the sodium concentration in mother's own milk (MOM) and the volume pumped. Study Design: This randomized controlled study recruited 66 mothers of premature infants delivered in our hospital from February
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How Dermatologists Can Support Breastfeeding Mothers: And Why They Should. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Sindhuja Koppu,Kimberly Salkey
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Co-Parenting Impact on Breastfeeding: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-06 Zhi-Hui Zhao,Yi-Yan Huang,Jia Qiao,Wei-Peng Huang,Sharon R Redding,Rong Wang,Yan-Qiong Ouyang
Background: Although the beneficial effects of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) on infants and mothers have been identified, EBF rates remain unsatisfactory. Co-parenting interventions for perinatal couples have not been systematically evaluated and analyzed for their effects on breastfeeding outcomes. Aims and Objectives: To systematically evaluate the effects of co-parenting interventions on the rate
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Skin to Skin Contact Correlated with Improved Production and Consumption of Mother's Own Milk. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Felicia Daniels,Amornrat Sawangkum,Ambuj Kumar,Kelsey Coombs,Adetola Louis-Jacques,Thao T B Ho
Background: Human milk diet, preferably mother's own milk (MOM) over donor milk (DM), is recommended for preterm infants. Expression of MOM in proximity to preterm infants, especially during or immediately after skin-to-skin contact (SSC), is associated with greater milk production. However, the correlation between SSC and MOM production during hospital admission in preterm infants has not yet been
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Breastfeeding Success or Failure: It Is Time to Align Public Health Recommendations with Strong Clinical Support Systems. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Maya Bunik
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The Relationship of Preterm, Term, and Post-Term Births to Maternal Stress and Human Milk Cortisol Levels. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Sibel Ejder Tekgündüz,Merve Lazoğlu,Mehtap Nailoğlu,Serap Ejder Apay,Kadir Şerafettin Tekgündüz
Introduction: Maternal stress can lead to changes in the composition of human breast milk. The present study evaluates cortisol levels in the breast milk of mothers after giving birth preterm, term, or post-term, and ascertains whether the levels are associated with maternal stress. Materials and Methods: Included in the study were mothers who gave birth vaginally after 32 weeks of gestation between
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High-Temperature Pasteurization Used at Donor Breast Milk Banks Reduces Melatonin Levels in Breast Milk. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-05-31 Lauren A Booker,Katrin E Lenz,Jo Spong,Melissa Deacon-Crouch,Danielle L Wilson,Trang H Nguyen,Timothy C Skinner
Background and Objective: Donor human milk banks are used when breast milk directly from mothers is unavailable or insufficient. Breast milk contains melatonin, which exhibits a 24-hour pattern. Melatonin promotes sleep onset and is barely detected in daytime milk but rises in the evening and peaks early in the morning. Melatonin supports the development of an infant's own circadian rhythm and is important
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The Protective Effect of Breastfeeding on Dental Fluorosis Among Children in Rural Fluoride-Endemic Areas. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-05-26 Chanapong Rojanaworarit,Sara Orellana,Auamduan Siramahamongkol,Pattraravith Ngernthong,Nuttawoot Photisan
Background: Living in fluoride-endemic areas and the inevitable use of groundwater for consumption have imposed children at high risk of dental fluorosis. To mitigate exposure to excessive fluoride at age of developing dentition, breastfeeding might serve as a natural public health intervention against dental fluorosis in that socially disadvantaged context. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate
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Breastfeeding and Bonding: A Surprising Role of Breastfeeding Difficulties. Breastfeed. Med. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-05-23 Soňa Ondrušová
Aims: To explore the role of breastfeeding difficulties in bonding. Background: Studies published to date yielded varying results regarding the relationship between breastfeeding and bonding. In qualitative studies, mothers often describe breastfeeding as a bonding experience and regard breastfeeding difficulties as challenging. Only one quantitative study explored the impact of breastfeeding difficulties