Journal of Human Lactation - online first articles

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 ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Postnatal breastfeeding rates are low, so breastfeeding education is necessary and should be initiated prenatally. Standard breastfeeding education methods have shown limited effectiveness. Therefore, there is a need for innovative, memorable, ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:According to the human milk banking guidelines in Japan, issued in 2014, pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) is discarded 24 hours after thawing. However, previous studies have suggested that PDHM remains safe for administration to preterm ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Human milk expression can provide milk removal in place of or in conjunction with an infant that is not exclusively breastfeeding. Although much information is available about milk expression for mothers of premature infants, there is little ...

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.