Journal of Human Lactation - online first articles

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Despite strong policy support, many Indian mothers discontinue breastfeeding early. Maternal confidence, rather than knowledge alone, predicts breastfeeding success, yet institution-based approaches to building confidence remain limited. We ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Continuum of care (CoC) for maternal health, comprising antenatal care (ANC), delivery assisted by skilled birth attendants (SBA), and postnatal care (PNC), provides caregivers with opportunities to sensitize mothers about recommended ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Implementation of the strong recommendation by the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and others, to increase use of donor human milk in cases where breastfeeding cannot be provided, requires a ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Despite the generally recognised best practices of breastfeeding as the best method of feeding newborns, the rate of exclusive breastfeeding in Jordan is still way below the global average. Although cultural and religious beliefs promote ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Research Aim:To examine the relationship between paternal breastfeeding involvement and paternal–infant attachment with exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and total breastfeeding duration.Methods:This prospective observational cohort study included fathers of ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Pasteurised donor human milk (PDHM) is increasingly available to support vulnerable infants when maternal milk is temporarily unavailable. While evidence suggests benefits for very preterm infants, the impact of PDHM on breastfeeding outcomes ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Secretory immunoglobulin A (IgA) is the predominant immunoglobulin in human milk and a key component of neonatal mucosal immunity. While its biological functions are well established, the impact of maternal psycho‑emotional factors on its ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Like other positive health behaviors, researchers have documented large racial and ethnic disparities in breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates. Understanding contributing factors to these disparities is important for designing ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Early pumping frequency is strongly correlated with achieving coming to volume (CTV) and having increased milk volume production. A model was created to predict CTV using early pumping frequency, achievement of early morning pumping, and birth ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Mothers’ attitudes toward infant feeding are an important factor influencing breastfeeding intention, the initiation of breastfeeding, and the introduction of complementary feeding.Aim:The goal of the study was to culturally adapt the Iowa ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has been identified as a potentially protective factor for small for gestational age (SGA) neonates, promoting healthier growth patterns as well as improving longterm cardiometabolic health. Two groups of factors ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Nipple pain and cracks are common in breastfeeding, and while traditional and non-pharmacological methods are used, evidence on their effectiveness is inconsistent. The findings of this study contribute to further health professionals’ ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Terminating breastfeeding is a significant transition for both mother and infant. However, no standardized, valid, and reliable tool currently exists to assess the readiness of mother-infant pairs (with infants over 6 months old) for this ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
In Germany, low breastfeeding rates are a public health concern, undermining long-term health benefits for both mothers and children. To address this, some public health and workplace policies supporting breastfeeding and milk expression have already been ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Many perinatal substance use disorder (PSUD) programs are providing services to women with substance use disorders (SUDs) in the United States. Breastfeeding is associated with improved maternal and infant outcomes, yet breastfeeding rates are ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background;This study aimed to examine temporal trends in exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates among infants aged 0–5 months in Turkey and to identify determinants of EBF using a comprehensive national-level approach.Methods;The research was based on a ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Implementation of the Ten Steps of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) has been shown to reduce disparities in breastfeeding exclusivity and duration. The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) includes questions on care ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:The benefits of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and the need to support lactating individuals to achieve EBF are well documented. The International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification is the gold standard for lactation ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Returning to work can disrupt breastfeeding continuity, particularly when workplace environments do not support milk expression. Adequate time, privacy, and appropriate physical spaces are essential for sustaining breastfeeding among working ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Neurological disorders (NDs) represent the leading cause of disability and the second most significant contributor to global mortality. Exclusive breastfeeding supports early neural development and may provide protective effects against NDs. ...