Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Christopher E. Anderson, Shannon E. Whaley, Catherine M. Crespi, May C. Wang, M. Pia Chaparro
Summary: Findings from studying the feeding practices and growth development of WIC infants and toddlers in Southern California reveal a very low rate of growth deceleration/faltering, underscoring the critical role of nutrition assistance in supporting adequate growth during early childhood.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Emily Fisher, Kathryn Wouk, Priyanka Patel, Chuanyi Tang, Qi Zhang
Summary: Nearly half of newborns in the United States are enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Perceptions of WIC's breastfeeding recommendations significantly impact breastfeeding initiation, duration, and exclusivity outcomes. A qualitative pilot study in Nevada revealed various perceptions of WIC's recommendations, factors influencing these perceptions, and the negative legacy of WIC as a free formula program.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
McKenna M. Halverson, Allison Karpyn
Summary: WIC participants in the United States faced unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including financial concerns and a shortage of infant formula. To mitigate these challenges, the USDA implemented flexibilities in the WIC program. However, little is known about participants' perceptions of these changes and their impact on in-store benefit redemption. This study aims to characterize the impact of pandemic-related events on Delaware WIC participants' shopping experiences and program perceptions.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Md Tariqujjaman, Mahfuzur Rahman, Sharmin Khan Luies, Gobinda Karmakar, Tahmeed Ahmed, Haribondhu Sarma
Summary: This study focused on the unintended consequences of programmatic changes in a home-fortification programme in Bangladesh. Results showed that the prevalence of good infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices decreased after the withdrawal of incentivized community health worker (CHW) support.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Cara J. Westmark
Summary: The study found associations between the use of soy-based infant formula and worsened autistic behaviors in females and males with fragile X syndrome. It suggests the need for prospective evaluation of soy-based infant formula on disease comorbidities in fragile X syndrome, and supports further investigation into early gastrointestinal problems in the syndrome. The findings also indicate that premutation fragile X mothers should be encouraged to breastfeed, based on data from the Fragile X Syndrome Nutrition Study.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ozge Yesildemir, Yasemin Akdevelioglu, Selinay Basak Erdemli Kose, Deniz Arca Cakir, Anil Yirun, Aylin Balci Ozyurt, Suna Sabuncuoglu, Aysu Duyan Camurdan, Bahar Cuhaci Cakir, Pinar Erkekoglu
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the daily dietary intakes of melamine for human milk-fed (HMF) babies and mixed-fed (MF) babies. It was conducted in 70 mother-baby pairs, with 40 babies in the HMF group and 30 babies in the MF group. Samples of human milk, formula milk, and baby urine were collected for analysis. The results showed that melamine concentrations in human milk and formula milk samples were below the tolerable daily intake, indicating that Turkish babies (aged 0-6 months) are not at risk for high melamine exposure through the diet.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Deborah L. Harris, Philip J. Weston, Jane E. Harding
Summary: The study found that feeding patterns of healthy term newborns vary widely, with frequency increasing during the first 3 days and being higher in males, newborns born late term, and born by Caesarean section.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Christopher E. Anderson, Shannon E. Whaley, Michael Goran
Summary: The study found that the use of glucose-based lactose-reduced infant formula made with corn syrup solids (CSSF) is associated with increased obesity risk, particularly among children from low-income households. This association is independent of maternal weight status, breastfeeding duration, and total formula issuance.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Martin J. J. Ronis, Horacio Gomez-Acevedo, Kartik Shankar, Leah Hennings, Neha Sharma, Michael L. Blackburn, Isabelle Miousse, Harry Dawson, Celine Chen, Kelly E. Mercer, Thomas M. Badger
Summary: This study found that soy infant formula does not have estrogenic effects or significantly alter male reproductive development in newborn male piglets, compared to sow milk and milk formula.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nikolaos G. Papadopoulos, Theodor A. Balan, Liandre F. van der Merwe, Wei Wei Pang, Louise J. Michaelis, Lynette P. Shek, Yvan Vandenplas, Oon Hoe Teoh, Alessandro G. Fiocchi, Yap Seng Chong
Summary: This study applied a statistical clustering algorithm to analyze infant feeding data from two clinical trials, identifying four distinct mixed milk feeding clusters. These findings can inform future research on the impact of infant feeding patterns on health outcomes. It is important to establish a unified definition of mixed milk feeding for standardized studies.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Leanne Jackson, Leonardo De Pascalis, Jo Harrold, Victoria Fallon
Summary: Negative maternal affect like depression and anxiety is associated with shorter breastfeeding duration and poorer breastfeeding outcomes. Guilt was more common among formula feeders, with different sources between formula feeding and breastfeeding mothers. Further research is needed on the relationship between shame and infant feeding outcomes.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Nursing
Leanne Jackson, Victoria Fallon, Jo Harrold, Leonardo De Pascalis
Summary: The study aimed to develop specific definitions of postpartum guilt and shame in the context of infant feeding. Shame was found to have a unique association with postnatal depression, highlighting its important impact.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Dina M. DiMaggio, Nan Du, Anthony F. Porto
Summary: This study aimed to investigate contemporary infant feeding practices and parental reasoning behind their choices. The results showed that at least 18% of families in the United States were following at least one contemporary feeding practice with possible nutritional and safety concerns. Therefore, it is crucial for pediatric gastroenterologists and dieticians to inquire about infants' feeding practices and be aware of potential health risks.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jennifer L. Pomeranz, Xiangying Chu, Oana Groza, Madeline Cohodes, Jennifer L. Harris
Summary: The study evaluated messages about infant feeding on breastmilk substitute (BMS) manufacturer websites in the US, revealing a bias towards promoting infant formula over breastfeeding. The findings suggest that the marketing practices on these websites may discourage breastfeeding practices.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jennifer Hemeon, Deborah Norris, Sarah Stahlke, Daphne Lordly
Summary: This study uses the experiences of a breastfeeding mother to expose the dominant discourses that reinforce expert-driven imperatives to breastfeed, as well as the judgement and denormalization of formula-feeding. The study concludes that contemporary breastfeeding promotion messages and strategies are quiet coercions that do not support evidence-based practice, person-centred care, and informed choice.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF DIETETIC PRACTICE AND RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Pamela Berens, Miriam Labbok
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2015)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emily C. Taylor, Nathan C. Nickel, Miriam H. Labbok
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2012)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Karen Bonuck, Alison Stuebe, Josephine Barnett, Miriam H. Labbok, Jason Fletcher, Peter S. Bernstein
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2014)
Article
Nursing
Kathleen Parry, Emily Taylor, Pam Hall-Dardess, Marsha Walker, Miriam Labbok
BIRTH-ISSUES IN PERINATAL CARE
(2013)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Barbara Cameron, Sara Javanparast, Miriam Labbok, Rachel Scheckter, Ellen McIntyre
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2012)
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Miriam H. Labbok
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2012)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Miriam H. Labbok, Ali Starling
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2012)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Miriam H. Labbok
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2012)
Letter
Nursing
Miriam H. Labbok
JOGNN-JOURNAL OF OBSTETRIC GYNECOLOGIC AND NEONATAL NURSING
(2011)
Article
Nursing
Kinga A. Szucs, Miriam H. Labbok
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2011)
Article
Nursing
Nathan Christopher Nickel, Miriam H. Labbok, Michael G. Hudgens, Julie L. Daniels
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2013)
Article
Nursing
Ellen Chetwynd, Anne-Marie Meyer, Alison Stuebe, Rebecca Costello, Miriam Labbok
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2013)
Article
Nursing
Nathan C. Nickel, Emily C. Taylor, Miriam H. Labbok, Bryan J. Weiner, Nancy Williamson
Article
Pediatrics
Miriam H. Labbok
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2013)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Paige Hall Smith, Sheryl L. Coley, Miriam H. Labbok, Susan Cupito, Eva Nwokah
INTERNATIONAL BREASTFEEDING JOURNAL
(2012)