Journal of Human Lactation - online first articles

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Breastfeeding, recognized as the most effective method for infants to receive human milk, also has significant benefits for maternal health.Research Aim:The study aimed to develop a psychometric evaluation of the Breastfeeding Beliefs Scale, ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Lactation support for Latina Spanish-speaking mothers of preterm infants in the United States remains suboptimal.Objectives:We used the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to investigate factors that facilitate or hinder mother’s own milk (MOM) ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Therapeutic ultrasound generates heating within tissues and is a popular treatment option for inflammatory conditions of the lactating breast, but it is unknown if therapeutic ultrasound alters breastmilk composition.Research Aim:This study ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Breastfeeding and the feeding of human milk is widely accepted as the standard for infant nutrition, but early discontinuation or mixed feeding with human milk substitutes is common in the United States. Breastfeeding difficulties from complex ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background and Aim:Colostrum, given to newborns early in extrauterine life, provides essential nutrition, immunity, and growth support, offering a strong start for healthy development. This study aims to reduce barriers to colostrum administration and ...

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 ...