International Breastfeeding Journal
Relationship between breastfeeding and hepatic steatosis in women with previous gestational diabetes mellitus
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), characterized by excess liver fat, is common in women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). While breastfeeding improves postpartum lipid levels, its...
New latex agglutination assay for the determination of lactoferrin in human milk
Lactoferrin (LF) in human milk has various biological properties and contributes to the prevention of preterm birth complications. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is one of the most commonly used met...
Breastfeeding in patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy: clinical outcomes and physician counseling
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a form of heart failure occurring towards the end of pregnancy or in the months following delivery. Concerns regarding the role of prolactin (the polypeptide hormone respons...
Breastfeeding frequency and incidence of type 2 diabetes among women with previous gestational diabetes compared to those without: a historical cohort study in the UK
There is a growing body of research to suggest that women with gestational diabetes are less likely to initiate and continue breastfeeding than those who have not had however findings are mixed. There is limit...
Infant feeding knowledge among women living with HIV and their interaction with healthcare providers in a high-income setting: a longitudinal mixed methods study
Recent changes in the infant feeding guidelines for women living with HIV from high-income countries recommend a more supportive approach focusing on shared decision-making. Limited information is available on...
Perspectives of healthcare workers on the acceptability of donor human milk banking in Southwest Nigeria
The World Health Organization prioritizes Mother’s Own Milk (MOM) or donor human milk (DHM) when MOM is unavailable or insufficient. It is also important for healthcare workers (HCWs) to provide adequate suppo...
Prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding and its associated factors among women in Mauritania: evidence from a national survey
Timely initiation of breastfeeding is crucial for positive health outcomes for babies and mothers. Understanding the factors influencing timely initiation of breastfeeding is vital for reducing child morbiditi...
Mothers’ needs and wishes for breastfeeding support in workplaces in Thailand: a qualitative study
Returning to work is a barrier to breastfeeding. Although the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (DLPW) in Thailand encourages employers to initiate a breastfeeding corner – a designated area where mo...
Outcomes of implementing the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes as national laws: a systematic review
The International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, or ‘the Code,’ sets standards to regulate marketing of commercial milk formula (CMF) to protect breastfeeding. World Health Organization member s...
Induced lactation in a transgender woman: case report
Breastfeeding offers significant health benefits, but its practice and success can vary. While research on induced lactation in cisgender women has been documented, there is limited research on lactation induc...
Association between breastfeeding, mammographic density, and breast cancer risk: a review
Mammographic density has been associated with breast cancer risk, and is modulated by established breast cancer risk factors, such as reproductive and hormonal history, as well as lifestyle. Recent epidemiolog...
Getting breastfeeding started under pandemic visiting restrictions: lessons learned in Germany
The COVID-19 pandemic contact restrictions considerably changed maternal visiting contacts during the time in which breastfeeding is initiated. We wanted to know how maternity ward staff and mothers rated the ...
Factors affecting infant feeding choices with a focus on barriers to exclusive breastfeeding in Western Jamaica: a qualitative study
Despite the many benefits of exclusive breastfeeding to infants and mothers, only 33% of Jamaican infants are exclusively breastfed up to the recommend six months. This study was conducted to identify factors ...
Infant formula donations and code violations during earthquake relief efforts in Türkiye in 2023: an observational study
On 6 February 2023, an Mw 7.8 earthquake struck southern and central Türkiye and north-western Syria, affecting the lives of 4.6 and 2.5 million children, respectively. In such crises, infants who are dependen...
Formal and informal human milk donation in New Zealand: a mixed-method national survey
Mother’s milk provides optimal nutrition for infants. Donor human milk (DHM) is recommended for low birthweight infants when mother’s milk is unavailable. Little is known about human milk (HM) donation practic...
Experiences of breast milk donors in Sweden: balancing the motivation to do something good with overcoming the challenges it entails
Infants requiring neonatal care often face initial breastfeeding challenges, leading them to receive expressed breast milk from their mother or donor milk. While emphasizing the mother’s own milk as the gold s...
Incidence and factors influencing delayed onset of lactation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Breastfeeding has many benefits for mothers and infants. Lactogenesis II is one of the key steps in the implementation of breastfeeding. If lactogenesis II occurs more than 72 h after delivery, it is termed de...
Reliability and validity of the German version of the Iowa infant feeding attitude scale (IIFAS-G) and relations to breastfeeding duration and feeding method
Public health initiatives (e.g., the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative) have led to an increase in breastfeeding rates worldwide. However, as (exclusive) breastfeeding duration is still below WHO recommendatio...
LATCHES – a memory aide for the principles of attachment for effective breastfeeding: findings of a regional pilot in the Northeast of England and North Cumbria
This paper outlines a pilot of a new memory aide for breastfeeding conducted in the Northeast of England and North Cumbria between April and August 2023. The United Kingdom has some of the lowest rates of brea...
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