Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Arti Bhanot, Vani Sethi, Zivai Murira, Konsan Dinachandra Singh, Sebanti Ghosh, Thomas Forissier
Summary: This study aimed to assess the compliance, reach, and quality of maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN) counseling in seven South Asian countries. The findings revealed inconsistencies in national guidelines, variable coverage of contact points, and a lack of engagement with men. The results can be used to align country guidance, improve training and materials, include MIYCN counseling indicators, and incorporate counseling services into country plans.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Esmeralda Santacruz-Salas, Antonio Segura-Fragoso, Diana P. Pozuelo-Carrascosa, Ana Isabel Cobo-Cuenca, Juan Manuel Carmona-Torres, Jose Alberto Laredo-Aguilera
Summary: The study found that the prevalence of EBF at 6 months was 19.49%, with factors influencing EBF maintenance including prior decision to practice EBF, belief in the sufficiency of EBF, not offering water or fluid to the child, delaying pacifier use, longer gestation time, and previous experience with EBF for more than 6 months. The earliest reason for EBF cessation was the mother's lack of self-efficacy. Understanding these factors is crucial for helping mothers and preventing early weaning.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Marcela Martins Soares, Leidjaira Lopes Juvanhol, Sarah Aparecida Vieira Ribeiro, Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini, Raquel Maria Amaral Araujo
Summary: This study aimed to investigate maternal consumption of processed and ultra-processed foods and its impact on the supply of these foods to Brazilian children. The results indicated that the supply of processed and ultra-processed foods to children was influenced by the child's age, absence of breastfeeding, and greater consumption of these foods by mothers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Harriet Torlesse, Rukundo K. Benedict, Hope C. Craig, Rebecca J. Stoltzfus
Summary: There are significant gaps in the coverage and quality of counseling on maternal nutrition and infant feeding during antenatal care in South Asian countries, which remains a challenge for improving service quality. Current evidence suggests that improving the quality of health worker training and enhancing supportive supervision are effective approaches to improving service quality.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Camila Abadia Rodrigues Meira, Gabriela Buccini, Catarina Machado Azeredo, Wolney Lisboa Conde, Ana Elisa Madalena Rinaldi
Summary: This study analyzed the association between economic, sociodemographic, and health factors with exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), mixed milk feeding (MixMF), and exclusive use of infant formula (IF) in three Latin American and Caribbean countries. The results showed that factors related to women empowerment and gender equality had a negative impact on EBF and favored the use of IF. Workplace interventions are important in promoting and supporting breastfeeding practices and reducing the use of IF.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Melinda Matyas, Madalina Valeanu, Monica Hasmasanu, Bianca Voina, Adelina Tutu, Gabriela C. Zaharie
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the impact of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection on neonatal outcome. The results showed that none of the infants had SARS-CoV-2 infection at birth or within the first two months of life. More than half of the newborns started breastfeeding after discharge from the hospital, and the negative experience of separation from their babies influenced breastfeeding continuation.
Article
Nursing
Cosima Lisi, Claudia De Freitas, Henrique Barros
Summary: This study used high performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometry to analyze the concentration of cetirizine in human milk and found a relative infant dose of 1.77% at 24 hr. Additionally, no adverse effects were reported in the infants. The study suggests that transfer of cetirizine into human milk is minimal and unlikely to pose a significant risk to breastfeeding infants.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Hannah Wilkerson, Palika Datta, Kathleen Rewers-Felkins, Teresa Baker, Thomas W. Hale
Summary: The study used high performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometry to analyze the concentration of cetirizine in human milk. The relative infant dose was calculated to be 1.77% at 24 hr, with no reported adverse effects in infants. This study suggests that the transfer of cetirizine into human milk is minimal and unlikely to pose a significant risk to breastfeeding infants.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Adriana V. Gaitan, JodiAnne T. Wood, Yingpeng Liu, Lipin Ji, Spyros P. Nikas, Alexandros Makriyannis, Carol J. Lammi-Keefe
Summary: This study found correlations between maternal dietary intake of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and the concentrations of fatty acids and derived endocannabinoids in human milk. The inadequate intake of docosahexaenoic acid by participants was highlighted as a concern for infant development.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alessandra Coscia, Lorenzo Riboldi, Elena Spada, Enrico Bertino, Stefano Sottemano, Ignazio Barbagallo, Giovanni Livolti, Fabio Galvano, Diego Gazzolo, Chiara Peila
Summary: This study investigated the effects of preeclampsia on activin A levels and found that the lactation phase had a significant effect on the concentration of activin A, while there were no significant differences between preeclamptic and normotensive women. The results suggest that the beneficial properties of breast milk can be maintained even if preeclampsia occurs.
Article
Pediatrics
Ciante E. Pretorius, Hannah Asare, Herculina S. Kruger, Jon Genuneit, Linda P. Siziba, Cristian Ricci
Summary: The study found that for each 1% increase in exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates in sub-Saharan African countries, the under-5 mortality rate decreased by 3.4 per 1000 children. A 10% increase in EBF rates could potentially reduce the under-5 mortality rate by 5.6 per 1000. The total cumulative nonhealth gross domestic product loss (TCNHGDPL) in sub-Saharan Africa exceeded $29 billion in 2018, with the cost of under-5 mortality estimated to rise to around $42 billion by 2030.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
R. Peng, Y. Tong, M. Yang, J. Wang, L. Yang, J. Zhu, Yu Liu, H. Wang, Z. Shi, Ya Liu
Summary: This study used 2019 Global Burden of Disease data to analyze the incidence, prevalence, death, and DALYs of maternal and neonatal disorders. The study found that the global burden of maternal and neonatal disorders remains high, and socioeconomic-related inequality tends to remain unchanged during the study period.
QJM-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ana Paula da Silva, Amanda M. Cezar, Ariany F. Toledo, Sophia C. Donde, Marina G. Coelho, Cristiane R. Tomaluski, Gercino F. Virginio Junior, Carla M. M. Bittar
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of maternal or formulated transition milk with colostrum powder on the performance and health of dairy calves. The calves fed with transition milk or formulated transition milk had a higher intake of total solids. However, there were no significant effects on the health and weight of the calves in this study. Further investigation is needed regarding the composition of transition milk and the number of meals after colostrum feeding.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Diane L. Putnick, Erin M. Bell, Akhgar Ghassabian, Pauline Mendola, Rajeshwari Sundaram, Edwina H. Yeung
Summary: This study explores the potential mechanisms of how maternal antenatal depression affects children's developmental delays. It suggests that continued depressive symptoms postnatally and interrupted breastfeeding practices may contribute to the increased risk of developmental delays in children.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Chessa K. Lutter, Laurence Grummer-Strawn, Lisa Rogers
Summary: Complementary feeding is introduced to complement a milk-based diet between 6 and 23 months of age, a critical period for both physical and cognitive development. It is important to pay attention to nutrient intake, as well as how a child is fed, to help form lifelong eating habits and practices.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michael Nnachebe Onah, John Hoddinott, Susan Horton
Summary: The study found that economic empowerment can increase autonomy in food purchase and consumption among married women, but limited income restricts their full autonomy in consumption decisions. The consumption frequency of different food items depends on women's economic empowerment and income levels.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Genevieve E. Becker, Paul Zambrano, Constance Ching, Jennifer Cashin, Allison Burns, Eva Policarpo, Janice Datu-Sanguyo, Roger Mathisen
Summary: This study systematically examined the nature and extent of exposure to violations of the International Code on infant and young child feeding and health. The findings showed that violations of the Code, particularly in inappropriate marketing, have continued despite its adoption in 1981. The majority of studies documenting such exposure were published since 2010, and they reported a wide range of marketing violations targeting different stakeholders. The study calls for renewed attention from the World Health Assembly and national governments to protect the health of children and their mothers.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2022)
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
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
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
Immunology
Karoun H. Bagamian, Chloe Puett, John D. Anderson Iv, Farzana Muhib, Clint Pecenka, Jere Behrman, Robert F. Breiman, Ijeoma Edoka, Susan Horton, Gagandeep Kang, Karen L. Kotloff, Claudio F. Lanata, James A. Platts-Mills, Firdausi Qadri, Elizabeth T. Rogawski McQuade, Christopher Sudfeld, Pascale Vonaesch, Thomas F. Wierzba, Suzanne Scheele
Summary: Shigellosis is a major cause of diarrhea and dysentery in young children in low to middle-income countries, and vaccination against Shigella may potentially alleviate the long-term burden associated with these infections. Experts recommend vaccinating infants during their first year of life to reduce the risk of infection and its negative long-term impacts.
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)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Karleen D. Gribble, Susan Bewley, Melissa C. Bartick, Roger Mathisen, Shawn Walker, Jenny Gamble, Nils J. Bergman, Arun Gupta, Jennifer J. Hocking, Hannah G. Dahlen
FRONTIERS IN GLOBAL WOMENS HEALTH
(2022)