Journal of Human Lactation - online first articles

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Aim:The aim of this study is to determine the effect of the VRBaby-Pump application on the breast milk expression experience and milk volume of mothers who gave birth preterm.Methods:This study is a two-arm parallel design randomized controlled ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:The trends and focal points of studies on lactation in migrant women contribute to a deeper understanding of this field.Research Aim:This study, conducted from a macro-level perspective, aims to comprehensively examine the primary focal points, ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Breastfeeding is universally recognised as the best nutrition for infants, yet women’s public breastfeeding experiences are shaped by cultural norms, privacy concerns, and social judgments, and no valid scale currently exists to measure these ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Research Aim(s)/Question(s):The study aims to ascertain the views of relevant stakeholders regarding the facilitators and barriers to establishing human milk banks in Türkiye and to identify policy requirements for social acceptance.Methods:A qualitative ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:According to self-determination theory, when an individual’s psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are satisfied, human flourishing can occur. The simultaneous satisfaction of the three needs has not yet been examined in ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Donor human milk is essential for supporting the health and survival of preterm and medically fragile infants. However, limited awareness, religious sensitivities, and sociocultural barriers mean that many countries, including Malaysia, face ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:There is worldwide inconsistency in blood glucose level treatment thresholds for hypoglycaemia in healthy, term asymptomatic newborns. Differing testing policies and broader inclusion criteria from maternal conditions have increased the ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Globally, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates remain < 50%, with the highest rate of discontinuation occurring within the first 30 days. Early identification of breastfeeding difficulties is essential for timely intervention and extension of ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Infant health is closely linked to feeding practices, with the World Health Organization recommending exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life. However, in some underprivileged communities in Ghana, this recommendation is not ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) is the most frequently occurring neonatal brain injury in term-born infants. Families affected by HIE can face significant breastfeeding and lactation challenges.Aims:This systematic review aims to improve ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Access to International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) significantly improves infant feeding outcomes and yet there are substantial barriers to accessing such care in rural populations. Guided by a transitions care management model of care ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Breastfeeding, recognized as the most effective method for infants to receive human milk, also has significant benefits for maternal health.Research Aim:The study aimed to develop a psychometric evaluation of the Breastfeeding Beliefs Scale, ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Lactation support for Latina Spanish-speaking mothers of preterm infants in the United States remains suboptimal.Objectives:We used the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to investigate factors that facilitate or hinder mother’s own milk (MOM) ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Therapeutic ultrasound generates heating within tissues and is a popular treatment option for inflammatory conditions of the lactating breast, but it is unknown if therapeutic ultrasound alters breastmilk composition.Research Aim:This study ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Breastfeeding and the feeding of human milk is widely accepted as the standard for infant nutrition, but early discontinuation or mixed feeding with human milk substitutes is common in the United States. Breastfeeding difficulties from complex ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background and Aim:Colostrum, given to newborns early in extrauterine life, provides essential nutrition, immunity, and growth support, offering a strong start for healthy development. This study aims to reduce barriers to colostrum administration and ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:The COVID-19-pandemic prompted global vaccination campaigns, raising important questions about vaccine-induced immune responses in lactating women and the transfer of SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies through human milk. This study investigated ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Breastfeeding offers well-documented short- and long-term benefits for both infants and mothers, yet Malta lags behind national targets. Only 46.3% of Maltese infants are exclusively breastfed at hospital discharge, and fewer than 10% continue ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1), a hydroxylated metabolite of aflatoxin B1, can contaminate human milk through maternal dietary intake, posing potential toxicological and developmental risks for infants. Limited evidence exists regarding regional ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:In the United States, the sociocultural reliance on commercial milk formula is prevalent from birth. Published data reveals that many parents and caregivers commence early initiation of commercial milk formula-feeding earlier than global health ...