Journal of Human Lactation - online first articles

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:While breastfeeding support and feeding therapy are first-line interventions for ankyloglossia, specific oral-motor protocols, often categorized as passive Myofunctional Therapy (MFT), have mainly been studied as an adjunct to surgery. Evidence ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Lactational mastitis is a prevalent postpartum infection that significantly impacts maternal health and the continuation of breastfeeding. While TikTok has emerged as a major platform for health information dissemination, concerns persist ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Pasteurized donor human milk (DHM)is the best alternative for sick and preterm infants when mother’s own milk is unavailable. Prior studies have examined perceptions of human milk banks (HMBs) and pasteurized DHM among mothers of diverse ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Transgender women choosing to become parents may wish to undergo lactation induction protocols so they can participate in breastfeeding. Several reports have been published describing lactation induction in transgender women using domperidone-...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Late preterm infants are at increased risk of breastfeeding difficulties compared to term infants. However, data on breastfeeding outcomes and specific risk factors for non-exclusive breastfeeding remain limited.Research Aims:To determine the ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Electrotherapy in Lactation CareBreastfeeding offers significant health benefits but is often discontinued early due to inflammatory conditions of the lactating breast and nipple trauma. Common issues such as mastitis, engorgement, and nipple damage ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Objectives:This study aims to analyze the scientific literature on breastfeeding during natural hazards, using a bibliometric approach, within the IYCF-E framework.Study Method:Data were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection in December 2024. ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Understanding breastfeeding motivation determinants is essential for woman-centred support. Limited evidence exists on factors influencing breastfeeding motivation among Chinese women, particularly through self-determination theory.Research Aim:...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Community pharmacists have the potential to provide adherence-support interventions, address adverse effects, and optimize health outcomes in vulnerable patient populations such as breastfeeding women who need rational antimicrobial therapy....

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Breastfeeding is one of the most cost-effective health interventions in existence, improving child survival through improved health and nutritional status and providing numerous benefits to the mother, including lowering the risk of breast, ovarian, and ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:The workplace experience of low-wage breastfeeding employees is not well studied.Research Aims/Questions:To identify low-wage employees’ workplace barriers and facilitators to breastfeeding at 4 and 6 months.Methods:Data were collected from 111 ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Aims:Maternal work promotes household and child wellbeing but often presents barriers to optimal breastfeeding outcomes. Maternal work in the variable informal economy has less well-established impacts, but may facilitate breastfeeding when work is ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Objectives:The postpartum period can involve maternal stress and obsessive-compulsive behaviors, which may reduce confidence in breastfeeding. This study aimed to examine associations between breastfeeding self-efficacy, maternal stress, and obsessive-...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Human milk is the optimal source of nutrition for infants, especially those born preterm or requiring neonatal intensive care unit care, offering physiologic and psychological benefits for both infants and lactating parents. Despite its importance, access ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Technology-based breastfeeding support interventions have shown mixed effectiveness. International studies have reported improved breastfeeding outcomes, whereas U.S.-based studies have demonstrated variable results.Research Aim:The aim of this ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Dysphoric milk ejection reflex (D-MER) is a physiologic condition in which some women experience brief but intense negative emotions immediately before or during milk release. Awareness and understanding of D-MER remain limited among both ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
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Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Breastfeeding myths negatively affect breastfeeding initiation, duration, and maternal confidence. While literature extensively covers maternal attitudes, few studies simultaneously examine the prevalence of these myths among pregnant women and ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Breast milk is the gold standard of infant nutrition, providing powerful nutritional and immunological protection and decreased mortality due to infection. The World Health Organization recommends using human breast milk from a milk bank if the ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:To ensure the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding, health systems need qualified professionals who can advise and support women. There was previously no validated tool to assess midwifery students’ confidence in providing breastfeeding ...