Exclusive breastfeeding rate and related factors among mothers within maternal health WeChat groups in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, China: a cross-sectional survey

1 év 11 hónap ago
The health workers in Jiaxing of China have established maternal health WeChat groups for maternal health education and management since 2019. Pregnant women in Jiaxing are invited to join the WeChat groups an...
Chun-Yan Fu, Xue-Juan Tang, Ling-Pei Pan, Hai-Ying Jin, Juan-Feng Yao and Li-Zhong Wang

Evaluating the role of breastfeeding peer supporters’ intervention on the inpatient management of malnourished infants under 6 months in Kenyan public hospitals

1 év 11 hónap ago
The 2013 WHO guidelines for nutritional rehabilitation of malnourished infants under six months (u6m) focus on inpatient re-establishment of exclusive breastfeeding and recommends discharge when infant is gain...
Martha Mwangome, Nicole Feune de Colombi, Sophie Chabeda, Edward Mumbo, Julie Jemutai, Benjamin Tsofa, Jacinta Nzinga and Caroline Jones

Discrepancies in infant feeding recommendations between grandmothers and healthcare providers in rural Mexico

1 év 11 hónap ago
Infant feeding practices are rapidly changing within rural areas in Mexico, including indigenous communities. The aim of this study was to compare infant feeding recommendations between grandmothers and health...
Paulina Luna, Nerli Paredes-Ruvalcaba, Tania Valdes, Barbara Guerrero, Angélica García-Martínez, Rafael Pérez Escamilla and Diana Bueno-Gutiérrez

Impact of personal and environmental factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding practices in the first six months during the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand: a mixed-methods approach

2 év 1 hónap ago
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for six months is recommended as one of the most important ways to support child health and survival, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, breastfeeding women encou...
Sasitara Nuampa, Ameporn Ratinthorn, Crystal L. Patil, Kornkanok Kuesakul, Sudhathai Prasong and Metpapha Sudphet

Effect of lullaby on volume, fat, total protein and albumin concentration of breast milk in premature infants’ mothers admitted to NICU: a randomized controlled trial

2 év 1 hónap ago
Listening to music can reduce or manage stress, fatigue, and accompanying symptoms in mothers. Music increases oxytocin secretion which affects breast milk. This study aimed to examine the effect of lullaby on...
Somayeh SefidHaji, Parvin Aziznejadroshan, Mohsen Haghshenas Mojaveri, Hossein-Ali Nikbakht, Durdi Qujeq and Seyedeh Roghieh Jafarian Amiri

A report on parent involvement in planning a randomised controlled trial in neonatology and lactation – insights for current and future research

2 év 2 hónap ago
Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) is a rich and valuable part of the process of planning, designing, carrying out and disseminating research. It is important to communicate PPI findings in detail so that th...
Ilana Levene, Fiona Alderdice, Beth McCleverty, Frances O’Brien, Mary Fewtrell and Maria A. Quigley

Efficacy of behavioral interventions to improve maternal mental health and breastfeeding outcomes: a systematic review

2 év 2 hónap ago
Despite extensive benefits and high intentions, few mothers breastfeed exclusively for the recommended duration. Maternal mental health is an important underlying factor associated with barriers and reduced ra...
Lacey Pezley, Kate Cares, Jennifer Duffecy, Mary Dawn Koenig, Pauline Maki, Angela Odoms-Young, Margaret H. Clark Withington, Manoela Lima Oliveira, Bernardo Loiacono, Jilian Prough, Lisa Tussing-Humphreys and Joanna Buscemi

Neonatal breast-suckling skills in the context of lactation and peripartum hormonal changes and additional factors—a pilot study

2 év 2 hónap ago
Childbirth and lactation are intricate processes, involving several hormones, the most important of which are prolactin (a protein hormone) and cortisol (one of the glucocorticoids). The early postpartum perio...
Katarzyna Maria Wszołek, Karolina Chmaj-Wierzchowska, Małgorzata Pięt, Agata Tarka, Marek Chuchracki, Błażej Męczekalski and Maciej Wilczak

The role of maternal ideations on breastfeeding practices in northwestern Nigeria: a cross-section study

2 év 2 hónap ago
Early initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life are beneficial for child survival and long-term health. Yet breastfeeding rat...
Udochisom C. Anaba, Emily White Johansson, Dele Abegunde, Gloria Adoyi, Olayinka Umar-Farouk, Shittu Abdu-Aguye, Paul C. Hewett and Paul L. Hutchinson

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