Breastfeeding Medicine
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Journal Title
Breastfeeding Medicine
BREASTFEED MED
ISSN / eISSN
1556-8253 / 1556-8342
Aims and Scope
Breastfeeding Medicine provides unparalleled peer-reviewed research, protocols, and clinical applications to ensure optimal care for mother and infant. The Journal answers the growing demand for evidence-based research and explores the immediate and long-term outcomes of breastfeeding, including its epidemiologic, physiologic, and psychological benefits. It is the exclusive source of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocols.
Breastfeeding Medicine coverage includes:
Breastfeeding recommendations and protocols
Health consequences of artificial feeding
Physiology of lactation and biochemistry of breast milk
Optimal nutrition for the breastfeeding mother
Breastfeeding indications and contraindications
Managing breastfeeding discomfort, pain, and other complications
Breastfeeding the premature or sick infant
Breastfeeding in the chronically ill mother
Management of the breastfeeding mother on medication
Infectious disease transmission through breast milk and breastfeeding
The collection and storage of human milk and human milk banking
Measuring the impact of being a “baby-friendly” hospital
Cultural competence and cultural sensitivity
International public health issues including social and economic issues.
Breastfeeding Medicine coverage includes:
Breastfeeding recommendations and protocols
Health consequences of artificial feeding
Physiology of lactation and biochemistry of breast milk
Optimal nutrition for the breastfeeding mother
Breastfeeding indications and contraindications
Managing breastfeeding discomfort, pain, and other complications
Breastfeeding the premature or sick infant
Breastfeeding in the chronically ill mother
Management of the breastfeeding mother on medication
Infectious disease transmission through breast milk and breastfeeding
The collection and storage of human milk and human milk banking
Measuring the impact of being a “baby-friendly” hospital
Cultural competence and cultural sensitivity
International public health issues including social and economic issues.
Subject Area
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
PEDIATRICS
CiteScore
3.60
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CiteScore Ranking
| Category | Quartile | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing - Pediatrics | Q1 | #3/26 |
| Nursing - Maternity and Midwifery | Q1 | #7/40 |
| Nursing - Health Policy | Q2 | #98/270 |
| Nursing - Obstetrics and Gynecology | Q2 | #73/197 |
Web of Science Core Collection
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) | Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) |
|---|---|
| Indexed | - |
| Category (Journal Citation Reports 2023) | Quartile |
|---|---|
| OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY - SCIE | Q2 |
| PEDIATRICS - SCIE | Q2 |
H-index
37
Country/Area of Publication
UNITED STATES
Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert Inc.
Publication Frequency
Quarterly
Year Publication Started
2006
Annual Article Volume
95
Open Access
NO
Contact
MARY ANN LIEBERT INC, 140 HUGUENOT STREET, 3RD FL, NEW ROCHELLE, USA, NY, 10801
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