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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 ...

Despite extensive global research on mothers’ intentions regarding human milk banking (HMB), its acceptability remains underexplored in non-Western contexts, particularly in Muslim-majority countries. This stu...

Elevated human milk sodium (Na+) levels and Na+ to potassium (K+) ratios are commonly used in research to define breast inflammation in lactating mothers. Portable Na+ and K+ ion selective electrode probes (IS...

Breastfeeding is essential for ensuring the health and survival of children, particularly in regions where diarrhoea, pneumonia and malnutrition are common causes of child mortality. In sub-Saharan Africa, ove...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Human milk protects very preterm infants from many complications. While quality indicators are crucial for evaluating and improving breastfeeding practices, those specifically tailored for very preterm infants are lacking.Research Aim:To ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Freezing is commonly used to preserve human milk; however, microwave thawing is not recommended due to nutritional loss and creation of hotspots in the milk. Data on compositional changes after microwave thawing and uneven temperature ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding in the first 6 months of life. Substances used by the nursing mother may be transported through human milk (HM) and absorbed through the infant's gastrointestinal tract; thus, a ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Positionality and reflexivity are increasingly recognized as essential practices that enhance the rigor, transparency, and ethical integrity of research. Although these concepts are often associated with qualitative studies, they are equally relevant in ...

This study explored the correlation between breast milk intake and sucking time during a single breastfeeding session, and analyzed additional factors influencing infant milk intake.

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Breastfeeding rates in Ireland are among the lowest in the world. Social support networks influence initiation and duration.Research Aim:To describe pregnant and postpartum women’s encounters and experiences with health care professionals, ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Helen Ball is professor of anthropology and Director of the Durham Infancy & Sleep Centre. She obtained her PhD in anthropology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in 1992. Her new bookHow babies sleep: A factful guide to the first 365 days ...

The first primary care visit of the newborn aims to assess neonatal feeding, promote breastfeeding, and identify potential health issues. This study examines the relationship between the timing of the first vi...