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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)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Christa Buckland, Debra Hector, Gregory S. Kolt, Jack Thepsourinthone, Amit Arora
Summary: This study aimed to understand young Australian mothers' experiences of infant feeding and explore factors that facilitated or hindered adherence to recommended breastfeeding practices. Research findings suggest that breastfeeding is challenging, mothers experience judgment for their feeding choices, and they require support from family, peers, and professionals to continue breastfeeding.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
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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)
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Nursing
Konsita Kuswara, Tess Knight, Karen J. Campbell, Kylie D. Hesketh, Miaobing Zheng, Kristy A. Bolton, Rachel Laws
Summary: The study found that breastfeeding is closely linked to motherhood identity for Chinese Australian mothers. Mothers lacking personal identification were more likely to introduce formula early, while health professionals were essential in enhancing maternal breastfeeding motivation and self-efficacy.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Courtney H. H. Schnefke, Valerie L. L. Flax, Fred Ubanmhen, Silvia Alayon, Sujata Bose, Obinna Daniel, Kathryn E. L. Grimes, Diana Allotey, Emily R. R. Seiger, Olujide Arije
Summary: This study in Nigeria found that mothers, fathers, and grandmothers have different attitudes, beliefs, and social norms regarding early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding. While mothers were more strongly committed to these practices, fathers and grandmothers showed a shift towards acceptance over time.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2023)
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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.
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Nursing
Mary M. Muse, Jerome E. Morris, Joan E. Dodgson
Summary: The study aims to describe intergenerational perspectives within African American families where the mother has successfully breastfed. Findings suggest that grandmothers support mothers' breastfeeding decisions, those who had breastfed benefit from updated information provided by mothers, and those who did not breastfeed acquire new knowledge to support the mothers based on breastfeeding experiences over time.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
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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)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Amare Belachew Dagnew, Mulat Dagnew Teferi
Summary: This study found that 82.76% of HIV-positive mothers in Ethiopia followed WHO-recommended infant feeding practices, while 10% of HIV exposed infants received mixed feeding. Factors such as disclosing HIV status and attending antenatal care visits were associated with increased adherence to recommended practices.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
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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
Nursing
Joanne Goldbort, Mary Bresnahan, Jie Zhuang, Elizabeth Bogdan-Lovis, Sunyoung Park
Summary: The study found that Chinese American mothers have high rates of suboptimal breastfeeding practices, including early introduction of other foods and concerns about infants not receiving enough nutrition from exclusive mother's milk. Mothers with more than one child are more inclined to continue exclusive breastfeeding.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
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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.
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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)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Kimberley J. Brown, Kathryn L. Beck, Pamela von Hurst, Anne-Louise Heath, Rachael Taylor, Jillian Haszard, Lisa Daniels, Lisa Te Morenga, Jenny McArthur, Rebecca Paul, Emily Jones, Ioanna Katiforis, Madeleine Rowan, Maria Casale, Neve McLean, Alice Cox, Elizabeth Fleming, Bailey Bruckner, Rosario Jupiterwala, Andrea Wei, Cathryn Conlon
Summary: This study investigated adherence to infant feeding guidelines in New Zealand and found that most infants met recommendations for introducing solid foods, but the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding could be improved, indicating a need for more support in New Zealand families.
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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.
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Nursing
McKenzie Ken Maviso, Bridget Ferguson, Lillian Maye Kaforau, Tanya Capper
Summary: This study used a qualitative descriptive approach to explore factors influencing early weaning and breastfeeding duration among first-time mothers in rural Papua New Guinea. The study identified social networks, maternal factors, and lack of fathers' involvement as key factors influencing breastfeeding practices.
