Journal of Human Lactation - online first articles

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Research suggests that people who exclusively express their breast milk often consult social media for information and resources and may use this even more often than lactation professionals, but little research has explored the content of ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Delayed secretory activation can negatively impact maternal and child health through increasing the risk of early cessation of breastfeeding. Early cessation of breastfeeding is known to be associated with increased health risks.Aim:To ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background and Aim:It is important to include fathers in the evaluation of the breastfeeding process. This study aimed to assess fathers’ breastfeeding attitudes and participation.Methods:The cross-sectional study data were collected between March and ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:One of the obstacles to breastfeeding is the false beliefs in society about human milk and breastfeeding.Research Aim:The aim of this study is to develop the “Human Milk and Breastfeeding Myths Scale” and test its validity and reliability....

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Breastfeeding is essential for a child’s growth and development, and beneficial for both mother and child. Nutritionists are at the forefront of promoting exclusive breastfeeding and are expected to have good knowledge, attitudes, and ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Different questionnaires are available to assess breastfeeding behaviour and factors that impact breastfeeding success. However, it is necessary to determine whether the questionnaire’s measurement properties are satisfactory before using them....

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Although the impact of maternal anemia on adverse maternal outcomes is well established, its relationship with breastfeeding and maternal mental well-being remains insufficiently characterized.Research Aims:This study aimed to examine the ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
The International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) has long stood at the intersection of science, advocacy, and care. In the wake of global health disruptions, declining exclusive breastfeeding rates in high resource settings, and urgent calls ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Workplace breastfeeding support remains a critical yet under-addressed factor influencing maternal and infant health. Although federal protections mandate lactation accommodations, they often fall short of supporting sustained, on-demand breastfeeding. ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Breastfeeding mindfulness—defined as a mother’s present-moment awareness, emotional attunement, and focused attention during breastfeeding—is an emerging concept with significant implications for lactation outcomes. While mindfulness and ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Neonatal hypernatremic dehydration (NHD) is a dangerous disease that can lead to hospitalization of the infant, serious complications, and death. Despite the significant advantages of breast milk for both the mother and the baby, some neonates ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Returning to work or school after childbirth presents significant challenges for lactating individuals, particularly in high-pressure healthcare environments. ThisInsights into Policy and Practicearticle describes how institutional leaders, staff ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Objectives:Breast milk is a sophisticated biological fluid that provides an ideal nutritional composition for infants and also exhibits variation in circadian rhythms. Breast milk has both bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties. Current research has ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Objective:This study aimed to examine the economic, environmental, and health impacts of changes in 10 different breastfeeding rates across various scenarios and to estimate the associated costs.Methods:A quantitative research design was employed, based ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Racial disparities in breastfeeding persist, with Black mothers experiencing significantly lower exclusive breastfeeding rates compared with White mothers. Limited research has examined how institutional bias and discrimination within birthing ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:In the United States, 66.7% of women who had a baby in the past year have returned to work, yet many struggle to maintain their breastfeeding goals after their return. Research identifies common barriers and facilitators to providing lactation ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Human milk is widely recognized as the optimal source of infant nutrition. While 83.9% of mothers initiate breastfeeding, only 46.3% exclusively breastfeed to 3 months. Common barriers include latch and suck difficulties, painful feeding, and ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Aim:The aim of this study is to determine the effect of the VRBaby-Pump application on the breast milk expression experience and milk volume of mothers who gave birth preterm.Methods:This study is a two-arm parallel design randomized controlled ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:The trends and focal points of studies on lactation in migrant women contribute to a deeper understanding of this field.Research Aim:This study, conducted from a macro-level perspective, aims to comprehensively examine the primary focal points, ...