Article
Nursing
Suzi Ozdemir, Sena Dilek Aksoy, Gaye Soyaslan Akdag
Summary: The study found that Turkish women lack knowledge about donor milk banking, with concerns about disease transmission and the possibility of their children marrying their milk siblings in the future. The majority of participants supported the establishment of donor milk banks in Turkey and considered donating milk.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Lindsay Ellsworth, Julie Sturza, Kate Stanley
Summary: The study revealed that most mothers have limited knowledge about donor human milk and milk banks, and have not received sufficient counseling from medical providers. While participants had positive attitudes towards donor human milk, they tended to choose formula over donor human milk when making decisions. Additionally, if donor human milk was the only option, they preferred milk from a relative or friend over milk banks.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Agnieszka Bzikowska-Jura, Natalia Machaj, Piotr Sobieraj, Olga Barbarska, Gabriela Oledzka, Aleksandra Wesolowska
Summary: The primary aim of the study was to evaluate the variability in macronutrient content of donor human milk and investigate the impact of maternal factors and feeding practices. Results showed no significant differences in energy and macronutrient content of the milk, although fat concentration was positively correlated with afternoon feedings. The method of feeding did not affect the nutritional value of the milk.
Article
Nursing
Chara Biggs
Summary: This study investigated the reasons why mothers in South Africa who had committed to donating to a human milk bank did not donate their milk. The major barriers identified were ignorance of the post-discharge process and lack of support from clinic staff, as well as practical challenges such as transportation issues and maintaining the cold chain. Potential solutions include mothers donating milk only at clinic immunization visits.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Ce Tian, Yamin Li, Lee Soowon, Ying Xu, Qin Zhu, Hong Zhao
Summary: This study aimed to explore the knowledge and attitude about donor milk among lactating women in mainland China. Factors such as educational level, parity, and infants' birth conditions were found to be associated with participants' knowledge and attitude. While most participants had positive attitudes towards donor milk, there were gaps in their knowledge that need to be addressed.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ana M. Palacios, Michelle I. Cardel, Erik Parker, Stephanie Dickinson, Valerie R. Houin, Bridget Young, David B. Allison
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of daily intake of expensive lactation cookies (LCs) on milk production and breastfeeding self-efficacy. The study found no significant effects of LCs on milk production and self-efficacy.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Emma Olsson, Barbro Diderholm, Ylva Thernstrom Blomqvist
Summary: The study found that Swedish human milk donors expressed a strong desire to help infants and the donation process can be challenging. Practical assistance from healthcare providers is important to support donors in completing the donation process.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Natalie Dinavitser, Elkana Kohn, Maya Berlin, Nurit Brandriss, Adina Bar-Chaim, Rimona Keidar, Ayelet Livne, David Stepensky, Matitiahu Berkovitch, Revital Sheinberg
Summary: This study examined the excretion of levetiracetam in breastmilk in breastfeeding women with epilepsy, finding that exposure to the drug in breastmilk may lead to infant toxicities. The study also revealed a close correlation between levetiracetam dose, maternal serum concentration, and breastmilk levels. Further studies are needed to assess the short- and long-term safety of levetiracetam in breastfeeding infants.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Sandra Fernandez-Pastor, Dolores Silvestre Castello, M. C. Lopez-Mendoza
Summary: Fresh human milk has antimicrobial capacity against C. sakazakii, but this capacity is reduced by common preservation and hygienization methods such as refrigeration, freezing, and pasteurization. It is recommended to store milk refrigerated for a maximum of 72 hours or frozen for a short period of time.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dominick J. Lemas, Xinsong Du, Bethany Dado-Senn, Ke Xu, Amanda Dobrowolski, Marina Magalhaes, Juan J. Aristizabal-Henao, Bridget E. Young, Magda Francois, Lindsay A. Thompson, Leslie A. Parker, Josef Neu, Jimena Laporta, Biswapriya B. Misra, Ismael Wane, Samih Samaan, Timothy J. Garrett
Summary: This study aims to identify unique metabolites that may impact infant health outcomes by analyzing the metabolome of human and bovine milk at 2 weeks of life. The results showed that more than 80% of the milk metabolome is shared between human and bovine milk during early lactation. These findings highlight untargeted metabolomics as a potential strategy to identify unique and shared metabolites in bovine and human milk that may relate to and impact infant health outcomes.
Article
Nursing
Hannah G. Juncker, Michelle Romijn, Veerle N. Loth, Eliza J. M. Ruhe, Sjors Bakker, Saskia Kleinendorst, Christianne J. M. de Groot, Dasja Pajkrt, Aniko Korosi, Johannes B. van Goudoever, Marit J. van Gils, Britt J. van Keulen
Summary: In lactating mothers in the Netherlands, 23.1% of human milk contains IgA antibodies against SARS-CoV-2. This suggests that many breastfed infants may receive passive immunity and protection against COVID-19.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Maria Ines Couto de Oliveira, Cristiano Siqueira Boccolini, Enilce de Oliveira Fonseca Sally
Summary: Human milk has antimicrobial capacity against Cronobacter sakazakii, but its stability is negatively influenced by common preservation and hygienization methods.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Rachael L. Lamb, Jillian J. Haszard, Helen M. J. Little, Anthea F. Franks, Maggie G. Meeks
Summary: This study analyzed the macronutrient characteristics and energy content of human milk donated to a milk bank in New Zealand, as well as the impact of Holder pasteurization on these nutrients. The results showed variations in energy, fat, protein, and carbohydrate content between preterm and term milk, with no significant effect of pasteurization on these values.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Hannah G. Juncker, M. Romijn, Veerle N. Loth, Tom G. Caniels, Christianne J. M. de Groot, Dasja Pajkrt, Marit J. van Gils, Johannes B. van Goudoever, Britt J. van Keulen
Summary: SARS-CoV-2 antibodies can remain in human milk for at least 5 months post-infection, but IgA levels seem to decrease gradually over time.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Aleksandra Purkiewicz, Malgorzata Stasiewicz, Jacek J. Nowakowski, Renata Pietrzak-Fiecko
Summary: This study investigated the effect of lactation period and type of infant formula on amino acid and mineral content in infant food. The study found that the content of individual amino acids and minerals decreased with increasing lactation. Infant formulas had higher levels of amino acids and minerals compared to breast milk.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tuan T. Nguyen, Jennifer Cashin, Ha T. T. Tran, Duong H. Vu, Arijit Nandi, Minh T. Phan, Nguyen D. C. Van, Amy Weissman, Toan N. Pham, Binh V. Nguyen, Roger Mathisen
Summary: Vietnam's maternity protection policy has gaps in implementation, highlighting the need for increased awareness, stronger enforcement, and expanded coverage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Genevieve Ellen Becker, Constance Ching, Tuan T. Nguyen, Jennifer Cashin, Paul Zambrano, Roger Mathisen
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jyn Allec R. Samaniego, Cherry C. Maramag, Mary Christine Castro, Paul Zambrano, Tuan T. Nguyen, Janice Datu-Sanguyo, Jennifer Cashin, Roger Mathisen, Amy Weissman
Summary: The breastfeeding policies in the Philippines align with global standards, but their effectiveness is hindered by structural and individual barriers. Structural barriers include inconsistent promotion and limited workplace support, while individual barriers include knowledge and skill gaps, misconceptions, and lack of confidence. Actions are needed to address these barriers and enhance the effectiveness of breastfeeding practices.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tuan T. Nguyen, Jennifer Cashin, Hoang T. Tran, Tuan A. Hoang, Roger Mathisen, Amy Weissman, John C. S. Murray
Summary: This study in Vietnam found that longer skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby was associated with higher rates of early breastfeeding initiation. Additionally, factors such as cesarean birth and bringing formula to the maternity facility were found to decrease rates of breastfeeding within the first 3 days after birth. Efforts should focus on promoting immediate and uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact, reducing unnecessary cesarean sections, and eliminating infant formula from birthing environments.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hoang Thi Tran, Tuan Thanh Nguyen, Oanh Thi Xuan Nguyen, Le Thi Huynh, Le Thi Nguyen, Thao Thi Nguyen, Huong Thi Thanh Le, Debbie Barnett, Gillian Weaver, Roger Mathisen
Summary: This study analyzed the bacteria profiles in donor human milk (DHM) before and after pasteurization in the first human milk bank (HMB) in Vietnam. The results showed that DHM from community donors had higher pass rates compared to those from hospital donors. However, samples from hospital donors had higher contamination with common microorganisms. Therefore, corrective actions are needed to improve HMB operations and hospital microbiological quality standards, as well as general improvements in water and sanitation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tina G. Sanghvi, Rick Homan, Thomas Forissier, Patricia Preware, Auwalu Kawu, Tuan T. Nguyen, Roger Mathisen
Summary: This study retrospectively evaluates the costs and coverage of mass media interventions for promoting breastfeeding in four countries. The findings demonstrate that these interventions have achieved high coverage and frequent exposure, effectively encouraging breastfeeding.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Donna Isabel S. Capili, Janice Datu-Sanguyo, Claire S. Mogol-Sales, Paul Zambrano, Tuan T. Nguyen, Jennifer Cashin, Roger Mathisen
Summary: The Philippine Milk Code, enacted in 1986, aims to protect breastfeeding and reduce inappropriate marketing of breastmilk substitutes. Although the Code is largely aligned with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, it lacks strong provisions against promotion to the general public. This study investigates violations of the Philippine Milk Code in traditional and digital media platforms, revealing weaknesses in enforcement and the circumvention of regulations by the commercial milk formula industry.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Karleen Gribble, Jennifer Cashin, Kathleen Marinelli, Duong Hoang Vu, Roger Mathisen
Summary: In March 2020, the WHO published clinical guidance recommending maternal-infant proximity and breastfeeding for newborns of mothers with COVID-19. However, a study found that many countries did not align with these recommendations and failed to promote skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Julie P. P. Smith, Alessandro Iellamo, Tuan T. T. Nguyen, Roger Mathisen
Summary: The Mothers' Milk Tool was developed to highlight the economic value of women's unpaid care work through breastfeeding. This manuscript describes its development and key features, and reports results for selected countries.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Correction
Nutrition & Dietetics
Karleen Gribble, Jennifer Cashin, Kathleen Marinelli, Duong Hoang Vu, Roger Mathisen
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Area Studies
Caroline M. Joyce, Tuan T. Nguyen, Toan N. Pham, Roger Mathisen, Arijit Nandi
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of Vietnam's expanded paid maternity leave policy on long-term labour market outcomes for women. The results showed that the implementation of the policy did not lead to an overall increase in women's probability of holding a paid job or formal paid job three to five years after giving birth. However, the expansion of the policy was associated with a decreased probability of holding a formal labour contract for women with higher education and without other young children.
JOURNAL OF ASIAN PUBLIC POLICY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Duong Hoang Vu, Binh T. T. Ta, Ina Landau Aasen, Dai Q. T. Le, Roger Mathisen, Genevieve E. Becker, Hang Thi Phan, Cuong Minh Bui, Trinh Thi Kieu Nguyen, Suong Thi Thu Hoang, Jennifer Cashin
Summary: Through training and monitoring, hospitals can implement a policy of selective episiotomy, reduce the practice, especially among multiparous women, and improve breastfeeding rates.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Julie P. Smith, Bindi Borg, Alessandro Iellamo, Tuan T. Nguyen, Roger Mathisen
Summary: Women's contributions to food production and food security are often ignored, promoting inequitable and unsustainable global commercial food systems. The role of women in the first-food system, breastfeeding, is not sufficiently recognized and funded, resulting in the production and consumption of environmentally harmful commercial milk formula. This policy brief suggests funding interventions to support breastfeeding under carbon offset schemes like the United Nations Clean Development Mechanism, and the development of a Green Feeding Tool to account for the carbon and water footprints of commercial milk formula.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
