Journal of Human Lactation - online first articles

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.

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 ...

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 ...

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.

Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Human milk and colostrum have been well studied; however, limited data are available on the variations in macronutrient content when compared across different infant weight categories for infants with similar gestational ages.Research Aims:To ...