Context-specific breastfeeding research has significantly improved infant health outcomes in many low-resource settings. Afghanistan, which has one of the world’s highest under-five mortality rates, similarly ...
Exclusive breastfeeding is essential for optimal infant nutrition and health, yet many mothers experience concerns about insufficient milk supply. This study investigated the effects of a ginger-spiced millet-...
Breast milk is widely recognized as the optimal source of infant nutrition, with the World Health Organization recommending exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. However, breastfeeding rates remain...
Lin Cheng, Wen-Chi Wu, Yihjin Jin Hu and Chih Chien Cheng
Early initiation of breastfeeding, defined as breastfeeding within one hour of birth, is a critical indicator of optimal infant feeding practices with substantial health benefits for mothers and infants. Early...
Salila Cetthakrikul, Chompoonut Topothai and Nisachol Cetthakrikul
Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print. Background:Media and advertising significantly shape mothers’ infant feeding decisions, influencing whether to breastfeed or formula feed. Understanding these influences is crucial for promoting informed feeding practices.Research Aim:This study explored ...
A comprehensive understanding of women lived experiences is crucial for developing effective strategies to support breastfeeding at both individual and systemic levels. In this context, this study aimed to exp...
Alejandra Girona, Lucia de Pena, Hugo Cristo Sant’Anna, Gastón Ares and Rita Heck
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...
Florence Gyembuzie Wongnaah, Augustus Osborne, Khadijat Adeleye, Camilla Bangura, Comfort Z. Olorunsaiye and Bright Opoku Ahinkorah
Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print. Introduction:Existing evidence on the effects of combined hormonal contraception on mothers’ milk production is inconclusive. This report describes two breastfeeding Swedish women who used combined hormonal contraceptives containing drospirenone (3 mg) ...
Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print. This article narrates a lived experience of how to write a case study. The essential ingredient to get started is wonder—some sparkle of awe. As International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, we are in privileged position as we witness how families ...
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...
Rachel Pilgrim, Mo Kwok, Anthony May, Sarah Chapman and Matthew D. Jones
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...
Carla Carpena Tamarit, Ana Cornide Carallo, Ana Royuela Vicente and Miguel Ángel Marín Gabriel
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...
Katarina Berndt, Sabrina Holzapfel, Annika Dietz, Anna Badura, Ines Mack, Stefanie Bruhn, Sabine Stahl, Julia Preßler and Sven Wellmann
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...
Tingting Dai, Jiaxin Wan, Qiuyue Liu, Xiaoyan Liu and Cheng Chen