Article
Nursing
Katherine R. Standish, Ginny Combs, Marcy Mcmahon, Cheryl Slater, Lisa Zani, Christina Pindar, Karol Serafin, Margaret G. Parker, Barbara L. Philipp
Summary: Late preterm infants have lower breastfeeding rates and there are few interventions or guidelines for managing them in non-intensive nursery settings. This study developed and implemented an interdisciplinary breastfeeding support program, which increased nurses' attentiveness and confidence in caring for late preterm infants. However, well-designed clinical studies are needed to identify effective breastfeeding support practices.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Danae De La Cruz, Richard Philip Lee, Justine Gallagher
Summary: The lack of family support, especially from grandmothers, is the main barrier to breastfeeding in Panama. Private lactation consultation and partners' support are perceived as the best approaches for breastfeeding success. This study highlights the importance of understanding the complexity of social norms surrounding infant feeding and the need for interventions to improve breastfeeding initiation and continuation.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Philippa Davie, Joseph Chilcot, Louise Jones, Debra Bick, Sergio A. Silverio
Summary: Women prioritize latch experiences over feeding indicators, with nipple pain being a key factor affecting the overall breastfeeding experience. Feeding experience can be achieved through four distinct pathways.
Article
Nursing
Rhian L. Cramer, Helen L. McLachlan, Touran Shafiei, Lisa H. Amir, Meabh Cullinane, Rhonda Small, Della A. Forster
Summary: Most new mothers received adequate infant feeding support from various sources, and those who did not were less likely to breastfeed at six months. Accessible, non-judgemental professional support was preferred and associated with higher rates of breastfeeding. Care providers should ensure all new mothers have access to such support to promote breastfeeding.
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Aimee Grant, Sara Jones, Kathryn Williams, Jennifer Leigh, Amy Brown
Summary: This study analyzed the qualitative research on Autistic mothers and infant feeding experiences, identifying challenges such as lack of social support, sensory challenges, and pain. Breastfeeding can be difficult for Autistic mothers due to various factors.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tayla von Ash, Anna Alikhani, Katherine M. Sharkey, Paola Solano, Melanie Morales Aquino, Patricia Markham Risica
Summary: Excessive sleepiness during late pregnancy is associated with less favorable attitudes toward breastfeeding, while excessive sleepiness at 6 months postpartum is associated with less use of feeding to calm a fussy infant. However, excessive sleepiness does not affect breastfeeding intentions, initiation, or continuation. Assessing excessive sleepiness in late pregnancy can help identify individuals with negative attitudes toward breastfeeding and lead to innovative approaches to promote breastfeeding in populations with lower rates.
Article
Nursing
Olivia Knox, Denise Parker, Debbie Johnson, Stephan U. Dombrowski, Gill Thomson, Joanne Clarke, Pat Hoddinott, Kate Jolly, Jenny Ingram
Summary: Text message conversations between Infant Feeding Helpers and new mothers were analyzed to understand the influence of peer support on women's feeding experiences. The use of Behavior Change Techniques (BCTs) focusing on social support and changing the social environment was found to be effective in delivering breastfeeding peer support through text messages. The findings suggest that messaging is an appropriate method for providing support when in-person interactions are limited.
Article
Nursing
Carol Duh-Leong, H. Shonna Yin, Vanessa Salcedo, Angel Mui, Eliana M. Perrin, Stella S. Yi, Qiuqu Zhao, Rachel S. Gross
Summary: This study explores the role of social support networks in the development of infant feeding practices among immigrant Chinese American mothers. The findings suggest that broad transnational communities and close family and friends play an important role in shaping maternal-infant feeding practices, including gathering information, aligning with cultural health beliefs, and gaining confidence through interactions.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Heidi Sze Lok Fan, Daniel Yee Tak Fong, Kris Yuet Wan Lok, Marie Tarrant
Summary: The main reason for Chinese women to use expressed human milk feeding is difficulties with direct breastfeeding. Strengthening breastfeeding support in the early postpartum period may decrease the perceived need for expressed human milk.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Juan Brines, Claude Billeaud
Summary: Lactation is a critical period for mammal feeding. The debate between natural and artificial lactation continues, with a lack of consensus. Information overload may hinder the acquisition of objective knowledge and decision-making in specific circumstances.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Natasha Baker, Debra Bick, Louise Bamber, Claire A. Wilson, Louise M. Howard, Ioannis Bakolis, Tayana Soukup, Yan-Shing Chang
Summary: Women with severe mental illness face challenges in initiating and maintaining breastfeeding compared to women without mental illness. This systematic review examines infant feeding outcomes, experiences and support, interventions, and healthcare professionals' attitudes towards supporting breastfeeding in women with SMI.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elizabeth Walker-Short, Teresa Buckner, Timothy Vigers, Patrick Carry, Lauren A. Vanderlinden, Fran Dong, Randi K. Johnson, Ivana V. Yang, Katerina Kechris, Marian Rewers, Jill M. Norris
Summary: This study examined the relationship between infant diet and DNA methylation in infancy and childhood. The results suggested that infant diet was associated with methylation differences in certain genes, some of which were present at birth while others only appeared in infancy. The study also indicated that factors other than diet may also influence DNA methylation outcomes.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Karen Simon Rezende da Silveira, Junia Maria Serra-Negra, Ivana Meyer Prado, Lucas Guimaraes Abreu, Thaliny Vitoria Diniz Reis, Sheyla Marcia Auad
Summary: This cross-sectional study evaluated factors associated with sleep disturbances in preterm and low birth weight infants. The study found that higher frequency of night feeding, bottle feeding, younger age, and belonging to higher income families were associated with sleep disturbances. Recognizing these associated factors can aid families in dealing with sleep issues and providing individualized counseling.
Article
Biology
S. Myers, A. E. Page, E. H. Emmott
Summary: Social support is an important determinant of breastfeeding behavior, with different forms of support having varied impacts on infant feeding outcomes. Practical support was found to predict shorter breastfeeding durations and poorer feeding experience, while the relationship with other forms of support was more complex.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Maria Luisa Imaz, Klaus Langohr, Merce Torra, Dolors Soy, Luisa Garcia-Esteve, Rocio Martin-Santos
Summary: The study evaluated neonatal lithium serum concentrations based on three different feeding trajectories - breastfeeding, formula feeding, and mixed feeding. The results showed that the time needed to reach the limit of quantification was longest for exclusive breastfeeding, but no accumulation of lithium was observed during breastfeeding. Overall, breastfeeding was found to be safe and did not lead to adverse effects on development or growth.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Elaine S. Burns, Margie Duff, Janie Leggett, Virginia Schmied
Summary: This study evaluated the experiences of midwifery and medical students in interprofessional simulation-based learning workshops focused on emergency scenarios in Australia. Findings indicate that students initially had apprehensions but reported enhanced collaborative skills post-workshop. They also noted a perceived power imbalance and the need to prove their knowledge levels, but recognized the value of working together in emergency situations.
Article
Nursing
Rakime Elmir, Virginia Schmied
Summary: The study explores the impact of witnessing a complicated or adverse birth experience on men in heterosexual relationships and their role as fathers. Men may experience feelings of helplessness, worry, and anxiety, as they desire to be involved in the birth process but are often excluded. Support from midwives and other healthcare professionals is crucial for men's adjustment and processing of the experience.
Article
Nursing
Sheeja Perumbil Pathrose, Kaye Spence, Christine Taylor, Kim Psalia, Virginia Schmied, Hannah Dahlen, Nadia Badawi, Katherine Gregory, Karen Peters, Jann Foster
Summary: Despite the majority of Australian neonatal clinicians reporting the use of unit-based clinical practice guidelines, there is considerable variability in the methods for confirming enteral feeding tube placement and assessing feeding intolerance during tube feeding. Further research is necessary to establish evidence-based methods, and reasons behind the lack of adherence to evidence-based practices should be investigated.
ADVANCES IN NEONATAL CARE
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Marianne Stistrup Frederiksen, Virginia Schmied, Charlotte Overgaard
Summary: This study aimed to identify the key elements of supportive care practices by exploring how parents in vulnerable positions experience their relationship and encounters with professionals involved in their pregnancy and postnatal care. The analysis found that positive care experiences facilitate engagement with services and professionals as this contribute to parents feeling included, respected and safe.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2021)
Article
Nursing
A. Sheehan, R. Thomson, H. Pierce, F. Arundell
Summary: This study compared attrition rates and GPA scores between students admitted into the BMid using academic ranking and MMIs, to those admitted based on academic ranking alone. The findings showed that students admitted via MMIs had lower attrition rates and higher GPA scores. MMIs helped identify applicants more likely to succeed in their studies.
Article
Nursing
Titaree Phanwichatkul, Virginia Schmied, Pranee Liamputtong, Elaine Burns
Summary: This study examines the perceptions and practices of Thai health professionals providing maternity care for migrant Burmese women, as well as the experiences of Burmese women in encounters with health professionals in southern Thailand. The findings indicate differences in care provided between antenatal clinics and postnatal wards, with barriers to accessing culturally appropriate antenatal care observed.
Article
Nursing
Ashleigh E. Ray, Kate N. Jeffrey, Pooja H. Nair, Quynh D. Vu, Felicia King, Virginia Schmied
Summary: This qualitative study explored women's experiences of receiving information about pregnancy complications from healthcare providers and found that communication with healthcare providers was distressing for most women. They reported not being listened to and encountering insensitive and abrupt language. Delays in education, receiving contradictory information, and repeatedly sharing their stories with different health professionals also caused distress. Trust towards healthcare providers was reduced as a result. Midwives were generally preferred over doctors due to their woman-centred approach.
Article
Nursing
A. Sheehan, R. Elmir, A. Hammond, V Schmied, S. Coulton, K. Sorensen, F. Arundell, H. Keedle, H. Dahlen, E. Burns
Summary: This study explores the development of the mentor/mentee relationship in a structured midwifery mentoring program in Sydney, Australia. The research findings indicate that the mentor/mentee relationship takes time to develop and goes through various phases, and a positive relationship can flatten hierarchical differences and increase student confidence and capacity for learning.
Article
Nursing
Virginia M. Stulz, Zoe Bradfield, Allison Cummins, Christine Catling, Linda Sweet, Rhona McInnes, Karen McLaughlin, Jan Taylor, Donna Hartz, Athena Sheehan
Summary: The study aims to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on midwives' ability to provide woman-centred care. Through interviews and thematic analysis, the study identifies themes such as the chaos caused by the pandemic and the efforts to keep the woman at the centre of care.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Theodora Binasis, Catherine Kaplun, Virginia Schmied
Summary: This study examined the beliefs, practices, and perceptions of parents of preschool-aged children in a multicultural suburb in Western Sydney regarding school readiness. Findings showed that parents, primarily migrants of South Asian background, believed in practical learning and emphasized academic and social development. They approached school readiness by engaging children in shared activities that maintained traditional cultural practices while seeking community connection.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Patricia Leahy-Warren, Lloyd Philpott, Rakime Elmir, Virginia Schmied
Summary: This study aimed to explore fathers' perceptions and experiences of support in the perinatal period. The findings suggest that fathers desire to be actively involved in their children's lives and view fatherhood as a significant status in society, contributing to their self-efficacy as fathers. Fathers require support from various levels, including policy, socio-cultural changes, workplace changes, and support from partners, family, peers, and health service providers.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Hannah Grace Dahlen, Simone Maree Ormsby, Suzanne Brownhill, Cathrine Fowler, Virginia Schmied
Summary: This review provides an overall assessment of residential parenting services in Australia, including the characteristics of infants and parents using these services, their prior service use and reasons for admission, and the outcomes for parenting and infants. The results show that women and babies admitted to residential parenting services in Australia are more likely to have certain characteristics and experiences, and that these services have positive impacts on maternal mental health, breastfeeding, parenting confidence, and infant sleep and behavior.
Review
Nursing
Lois McKellar, Kristen Graham, Athena Sheehan, Julie-Anne Fleet, Mary Sidebotham, Linda Sweet
Summary: This study aims to critically examine the literature to explore the historical and current drivers, supports, and impediments for midwifery education programs in Australia and identify strategies to strengthen midwifery education. The findings reveal that quality midwifery education has been established in Australia through collaboration and opposition. Recognizing midwifery as a distinct profession and transformative leadership have been crucial in this evolution to maintain standards and quality.
Article
Nursing
Kim M. Psaila, Virginia Schmied, Susan Heath
Summary: This study aimed to map the pathway and service provision for pregnant women whose newborns require admission into the surgical neonatal intensive care unit and to examine the nature of continuity of care provided. The results showed that the provision of comprehensive continuity of care is essential for achieving optimal outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Jane M. Ussher, Alexandra Hawkey, Janette Perz, Pranee Liamputtong, Jessica Sekar, Brahm Marjadi, Virginia Schmied, Tinashe Dune, Eloise Brook
Summary: This study examined the subjective experiences of sexual violence among 31 transgender women of color in Australia. The findings revealed that these women experienced sexual harassment, nonconsensual touching, and sexual assault. The study also highlighted the impact of social inequities and transphobia on their poor health outcomes. Transgender women of color face additional prejudice and discrimination due to the intersectionality of gender, sexuality, race, and social class.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2022)