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Nutrition & Dietetics
Erick Maas-Mendoza, Rodrigo Vega-Sanchez, Inocente Manuel Vazquez-Osorio, Solange Heller-Rouassant, Maria Eugenia Flores-Quijano
Summary: Early introduction of liquids and foods worldwide has negative effects on breastfeeding practice, nutrition, and health. In a semi-rural community in Tabasco, Mexico, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is being replaced by formula milk (FM) and early complementary feeding (CF). Factors associated with these inadequate feeding practices are related to returning to work, information received during prenatal visits, and the mother's beliefs and thoughts.
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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.
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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)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Misra Abdulahi, Atle Fretheim, Alemayehu Argaw, Jeanette H. Magnus
Summary: This study demonstrates that training Women's Development Army leaders to provide breastfeeding education and support intervention can effectively improve early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding practices in Ethiopia, as well as enhance attitudes towards breastfeeding.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Bernadette Buerger, Karin Schindler, Tanja Tripolt, Antonia Griesbacher, Hans Peter Stueger, Karl-Heinz Wagner, Adelheid Weber, Alexandra Wolf-Spitzer
Summary: The WHO European Region has the lowest exclusive breastfeeding rates at 6 months globally, with only 55.5% of infants in Austria exclusively breastfed at one week. The study identified several factors influencing breastfeeding duration, including maternal BMI, lifestyle factors, and breastfeeding support. Maternal support from hospital staff, midwives, and partners significantly increased the duration of breastfeeding. Higher household income, delivery in a baby-friendly certified hospital, and breastfeeding support were associated with longer exclusive breastfeeding duration.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Andrea Horvath, Agata Strozyk, Piotr Dziechciarz, Hania Szajewska
Summary: This study in Poland investigated how COVID-19 pandemic restrictions impacted complementary feeding practices among parents of infants aged 4 to 12 months. Results showed that most parents received information from various sources, with other parents, family members, or friends being the most common source. The study found that COVID-19 restrictions did not significantly affect feeding methods or patterns, but may have had an impact on complementary feeding in families with average financial situations.
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Pediatrics
Chayatat Ruangkit, Nawapat Prachakittikul, Nutthida Hemprachitchai, Oraporn Dumrongwongsiri, Sasivimon Soonsawad
Summary: The study found that at 6 months, infants who were exclusively breastfed had the highest rates of anemia, iron deficiency, and iron deficiency anemia, while starting iron supplementation at 4 months significantly reduced these risks for breastfed infants.
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Spencer R. Ames, Larisa C. Lotoski, Meghan B. Azad
Summary: This review synthesizes evidence from human studies and model systems to discuss the impact of different nutritional sources on co-development of the gut microbiome, antigen tolerance, and immunity. Two key mechanisms, epigenetics and the weaning reaction, are highlighted. The evidence emphasizes the fundamental role of direct breastfeeding with parents' own milk as a dynamic and personalized nutrition source, and the deficiencies of alternative nutritional sources.
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Pediatrics
Edith Y. Kim-Herrera, Ivonne Ramirez-Silva, Guadalupe Rodriguez-Oliveros, Eduardo Ortiz-Panozo, Marcela Sanchez-Estrada, Marta Rivera-Pasquel, Rafael Perez-Escamilla, Juan Angel Rivera-Dommarco
Summary: This study investigated parental feeding styles and complementary feeding practices in Mexican infants, finding that a high proportion did not meet international recommendations. The study suggested a correlation between parental feeding styles and growth indicators in 6-month old infants.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Mansi Vijaybhai Dhami, Felix Akpojene Ogbo, Thierno M. O. Diallo, Bolajoko O. Olusanya, Piwuna Christopher Goson, Kingsley Emwinyore Agho
Summary: The study found that infant and young child feeding practices among adolescent mothers in India are suboptimal, particularly in complementary feeding. Key factors influencing feeding practices include maternal education, child's age, household wealth, among others.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mansi Vijaybhai Dhami, Felix Akpojene Ogbo, Blessing Jaka Akombi-Inyang, Raphael Torome, Kingsley Emwinyore Agho
Summary: This review assesses the enablers and barriers of infant and young child feeding practices in India, highlighting that higher maternal socioeconomic status and more frequent antenatal care visits are common enablers, while low SES and less frequent ANC visits are common barriers. The study suggests that improving IYCF practices in India requires multifactorial interventions at the subnational and national levels.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kimberly B. Glazer, Luciana Vieira, Ellerie Weber, Joanne Stone, Toni Stern, Angela Bianco, Brian Wagner, Sarah Nowlin, Siobhan M. Dolan, Elizabeth A. Howell, Teresa Janevic
Summary: The study aimed to examine whether the COVID-19 pandemic led to changes in racial and ethnic disparities in exclusive breastmilk feeding during the delivery stay in New York City. The results showed an increase in the Latina-white disparity in exclusive breastmilk feeding during the pandemic.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Alison Mildon, Jane Francis, Stacia Stewart, Bronwyn Underhill, Yi Man Ng, Christina Rousseau, Erica Di Ruggiero, Cindy-Lee Dennis, Deborah L. O'Connor, Daniel W. Sellen
Summary: While 70% of participants continued breastfeeding for 6 months, only 18% practiced exclusive breastfeeding for the full duration. The early use of formula was common in the first three months, and the introduction of solids and non-formula fluids at 5 to 6 months further compromised exclusive breastfeeding rates. Transitions between different categories of breastmilk feeding intensity were common, with 35% making two or more transitions. High levels of breastmilk provision were observed despite low rates of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, highlighting the need for nuanced reporting and intervention designs in future studies.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Qiushi Huang, Jeanne Murphy, Emily R. Smith, Allison C. Sylvetsky
Summary: The study found that maternal intake of low-calorie sweeteners during lactation is associated with an increased risk of vomiting in infants, but not with weight and overweight. Despite the small sample size of the study, the results suggest a need for further research on the potential adverse effects of sweeteners on gastrointestinal symptoms.
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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.