Journal of Human Lactation - online first articles

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Breastfeeding continuation can be challenging for patients undergoing surgical procedures. Guidelines regarding peri-surgical measures and medication use are available, but it is not clear to what extent these are applied in clinical practice ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Infant food allergies present significant challenges for breastfeeding families, who often receive conflicting information and inadequate support when implementing elimination diets. This article examines current research on protein transfer in human milk ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
This interview is a personal narrative of Dr. Rafael Pérez-Escamilla’s academic and professional journey. He received his BS in Chemical Engineering at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City and then obtained his MS in Food Science and PhD in nutrition ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Research and education on lactation often overlooks the needs and experiences of transgender men and non-binary individuals who are chestfeeding. Support from partners and compassionate, informed healthcare practitioners can significantly ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) is defined as an undesirable feeling that some breastfeeding women experience within seconds of milk letdown. D-MER can impact maternal psychological well-being and breastfeeding continuation, but it is an ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:It is medically known that breast milk is an important source of nutrition for the growth and development of babies. Following the February 6, 2023 Earthquake in Turkey, calls for breast milk donation were made on social media to meet the milk ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:In the United States, there are high rates of distribution and use of breast pumps. However, research on the environmental impact of the growing breast pump industry remains unexplored.Research Aims:The aim of this study was to examine current ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Evidence-based maternity practices advanced by the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) are associated with increased human milk feeding and improved maternal and infant health. However, inequitable distribution of BFHI facilities ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Maternal satisfaction with breastfeeding is an important indicator of breastfeeding success. However, little is known about the satisfaction of women in lower-middle-income countries, whose breastfeeding rates tend to be higher than those in ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Major pregnancy complications, such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, gestational diabetes mellitus, delivery of a small for gestational age infant, preterm delivery, and placental abruption, are associated with the development of Type II ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:While prior studies have established associations between specific factors and delayed onset of Lactogenesis II, critical gaps remain in understanding how the timing of lactogenesis initiation dynamically affects macronutrient levels within 72 ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) is widely recommended for preterm infants when their mother’s own milk is unavailable. Storage duration of frozen PDHM varies across countries. In Japan, PDHM is stored at −30 °C; however, there is no ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Human milk contains messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA), a key player in protein production and a source of gene expression information for understanding lactation physiology. The mRNA is renowned for its fragility and exists in several milk ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Human milk sub-sampling protocols are used in lactation research to estimate milk composition, while minimizing interference with normal breastfeeding. However, macronutrient concentrations in human milk can be highly variable, and the accuracy ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Sexual and gender minority adults are increasingly growing their families and having children, yet there is limited information on the lactation experiences of sexual and gender minority parents.Method:Using data from The PRIDE Study, a ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Evidence on the beneficial effects of microorganisms in human milk is emerging. Obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus appear to be related to alterations in the maternal gut microbiota and human milk composition. However, knowledge about ...