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To systematically evaluate the clinical effectiveness of lingual frenectomy in children under five years of age, specifically regarding its impact on breastfeeding difficulties.

Autism spectrum condition (ASC) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent difficulties in social communication and repetitive behaviors. Emerging evidence suggests that early nutrition, part...

Breastfeeding supports infant health, yet medicine use during this period is often influenced by limited safety data, cultural beliefs, and weak regulatory guidance. This study highlights how these factors, al...

The intersection of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) presents unique challenges for maternal and infant health, particularly in settings where safe feeding alternatives are ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Relactation is the process of re-establishing a breast milk supply that has diminished or ceased.Aim:This study aimed to determine the effects of a relactation support program on milk secretion among mothers who had ceased any milk production, ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Antimicrobial resistance is a global concern. It is particularly impactful during breastfeeding infections when identifying risk factors and protective mechanisms is crucial.Research Aim:This study aimed to assess the prevalence of antibiotic ...

Early breastfeeding initiation is a critical practice for improving neonatal health outcomes, yet little is known about its inequalities. This study examines trends and inequalities in early breastfeeding init...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
In an earlier paper, we summarized the meanings of the term “weaning” as it is used colloquially, clinically, and in scientific and grey literature. Due to the various potential definitions, we suggested that researchers avoid using the term and instead ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Fresh human milk for preterm infants is associated with a reduction of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, to improve survival without major complications, and with an increased breastfeeding duration. Nevertheless, its administration is frequently ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Adolescent mothers face unique psychosocial and breastfeeding challenges, and their problem-solving strategies, especially in Thailand, remain poorly understood.Research Aims:To explore Thai adolescent mothers’ barriers to breastfeeding and ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Preterm infants frequently face challenges in breastfeeding, leading to lower initiation rates and shorter durations compared to full-term infants. It is unclear how prematurity shapes breastfeeding behavior with subsequent births.Research ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are at a significantly increased risk for chronic hypertension and premature cardiovascular disease. Although breastfeeding may have cardiovascular benefits, those with hypertensive disorders ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Human milk shapes neonatal immunity through antibodies, transferring passive immunity to the infant, mainly by secretory IgA (sIgA). sIgA provides antimicrobial defense in the infant’s gastrointestinal tract, protecting the newborn against ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.

Human milk dynamically adapts its composition of immunoglobulins (Igs), cytokines, and other proteins as lactation progresses, influencing the infant’s immune development and protection. Understanding how mate...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:A disrupted gut microbiome during an infant’s first 1000 days of life can lead to long-lasting negative effects on child health. Cesarean delivery and formula feeding are two factors that can detrimentally impact infant microbiome development ...

Extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR), prevalent and severe in very preterm infants (< 32 weeks’ gestation), means discharge growth values (weight, head circumference, or length) are ≤ 10th percentile on the ...