International Breastfeeding Journal
Global uptake of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) and Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding (Ten Steps) is low, and sustainability is a challenge. Although both programs are backed by strong eviden...
This study aimed to elucidate healthcare professionals’ (HCPs) evaluations of a breastfeeding training program that incorporated diverse professions along the care continuum.
Early initiation of breastfeeding, defined as placing a newborn to the breast within the first hour of birth, is vital for improving neonatal survival, strengthening the mother-child bond, and ensuring the del...
Medication-related breastfeeding discontinuation occurs when women stop breastfeeding due to medication. While many medicines are safe during breastfeeding, women needing medication are less likely to continue...
The lack of breastfeeding training among physicians who indirectly attend to mothers providing this type of feeding to their babies could lead to its inadequate suspension. There are no impactful scientific pu...
Despite medical advancements, the rate of premature births remains at one in ten babies worldwide. Moderate and late preterm (MLPT, gestational age 32–36 weeks) infants constitute 80% of all preterm births and...
This study aims to evaluate the current status of breastfeeding practices among healthcare workers in Southwest China, identify key factors influencing their exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), and provide targeted...
Breastfeeding is often compromised when clinical nutrition interventions are implemented for complex paediatric patients, in a healthcare environment where breastfeeding supports are currently under-resourced....
Establishing the first Human Milk Bank (HMB) in Vietnam at the Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children marks a significant advancement in neonatal care. This specialized service addresses the critical need for...
Most women who give birth will initiate lactation and breast/chestfeeding, with up to 40% of infants globally receiving human milk exclusively for the first 6 months of life. One of the studies indicates that ...
Breast milk is the ideal and complete food for infants. Demographic, social, economic and clinical factors affect exclusive breastfeeding (EBF). Identifying and understanding these factors can improve breastfe...
Globally, 15 − 20% of all live births are low birthweight (LBW) newborns, and many mothers with LBW newborns experience feeding difficulties. Efforts to understand and mitigate the barriers to breastfeeding am...
The World Health Organization recommends Donated Human Milk as the first option if maternal milk is unavailable. In this research, the researchers intend to obtain a set of in-depth information about the exper...
Although breastfeeding provides well-documented benefits for both mothers and infants, breastfeeding rates remain suboptimal in many countries. Despite most women initiating breastfeeding, a significant propor...
Increasing breastfeeding rates among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (hereafter, respectfully Aboriginal) infants could improve health outcomes that disproportionately affect Aboriginal children into adu...
Breastfeeding is described as a cost-effective strategy to improve child survival, growth and development, and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases later in life. This study aims to provide national es...
The existing literature on breastfeeding in public has primarily concentrated on societal perceptions. However, women are the central figures in breastfeeding in public spaces. In particular, first-time breast...
Appropriate and timely nutrition during infancy constitutes a critical window of opportunity to ensure proper growth and development. Despite the established benefits of breastfeeding (BF), the proportions of ...
Human milk harbors diverse bacterial communities that contribute to infant health. Although pumping and storing milk is a common practice, the viable bacterial composition of pumped milk and the impact of stor...
Early initiation of breastfeeding, defined as breastfeeding within one hour of birth, halves the risk of neonatal mortality, establishing it as a crucial outcome component in various interventions implemented ...
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