Journal of Human Lactation - online first articles

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:The COVID-19-pandemic prompted global vaccination campaigns, raising important questions about vaccine-induced immune responses in lactating women and the transfer of SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies through human milk. This study investigated ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Breastfeeding offers well-documented short- and long-term benefits for both infants and mothers, yet Malta lags behind national targets. Only 46.3% of Maltese infants are exclusively breastfed at hospital discharge, and fewer than 10% continue ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1), a hydroxylated metabolite of aflatoxin B1, can contaminate human milk through maternal dietary intake, posing potential toxicological and developmental risks for infants. Limited evidence exists regarding regional ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:In the United States, the sociocultural reliance on commercial milk formula is prevalent from birth. Published data reveals that many parents and caregivers commence early initiation of commercial milk formula-feeding earlier than global health ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Eslicarbazepine acetate is an anti-seizure medication. Only very few data are available regarding its use during lactation, and women treated with eslicarbazepine acetate for drug resistant epilepsy would sometimes give up with breastfeeding....

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Breastfeeding women are often concerned about their milk supply. To increase their milk supply, a galactagogue may be used. Galactagogues are foods, herbals, or medicines that increase milk production or flow. There is limited information on ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Despite increasing levels of women’s education in Indonesia, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates remain stagnant and lower than in neighboring Southeast Asian countries. Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) plays a crucial role in ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Exclusive breastfeeding for an infant’s first 6 months is recommended for maternal and infant health benefits. Despite rising breastfeeding rates in the United States, the 6-month exclusive breastfeeding rate remains low, particularly among ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Treatment for mental disorders in pregnant and lactating mothers is beneficial for both mothers and children. The potential effects of drugs used for mental health care during pregnancy and lactation on the fetus, neonate, and infant have not ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:The provision of human milk is a key contributing factor to overall health outcomes for premature infants, but the process of human milk provision, and subsequent breastfeeding, presents many challenges for parents. The additional trauma of a ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Low milk supply is a common problem in lactation, yet it is difficult to study and manage due to multifactorial causes and inconsistent measurement across research and clinical practice.Objective:To synthesize current subjective and objective ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Aim:To comprehensively assess the quality of current breastfeeding measurement instruments and to recommend instruments.Background:The field of breastfeeding assessment is characterized by a diverse array of measurement tools, yet their application is ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Accessible and cost-effective measures of human milk biomarkers are needed for lactation screening and management. Sodium (Na), potassium (K), and the sodium-potassium (Na/K) ratio in human milk show promise as indicators of secretory ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Women with spinal cord injuries are capable of lactation but physiologic changes affect their experience.Research Aim:The goal of this scoping review was to characterize, synthesize, and evaluate the current evidence on lactation and ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Mothers of preterm infants often encounter challenges that include perceived insufficient milk supply, elevated state anxiety, and diminished maternal self-efficacy, all of which negatively influence breastfeeding practices and overall ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Tongue-tie and upper lip-tie have been linked to breastfeeding difficulties; however, traditional evaluation tools rely on subjective assessments. Ultrasound imaging enables objective assessment of infant sucking dynamics.Research Aim:This ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:In Türkiye, healthcare providers are required to assess the competence of primary care workers in breastfeeding to improve practices and patient outcomes. However, a valid and reliable tool for evaluating breastfeeding competence in Turkish ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:There is a scarcity of literature documenting how women facing maternal morbidity issues deal with challenges to breastfeeding. This case study documents challenges faced by two women, one who underwent major abdominal surgery immediately ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Breastfeeding provides significant benefits for infant health and well-being. However, many mothers develop avoidance behaviors due to the physical, psychological, and sociocultural challenges they encounter during the breastfeeding process....

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Women with diabetes have an increased risk of delayed Lactogenesis II, and their infants are at higher risk of hypoglycemia and formula supplementation.Research Aim:To assess the feasibility and acceptability of routine postpartum colostrum ...