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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on breastfeeding in Israel: a cross- sectional, observational survey
Since March 2020, the world has been coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. One group particularly affected were mothers of newborns. The Israeli government imposed three lockdowns, with the first from 14 March to... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Moran Blaychfeld Magnazi, Gaya Sartena, Michal Goldberg, Deena Zimmerman, Einat Ophir, Ravit Baruch, Rebecca Goldsmith and Ronit Endevelt Tags: Research Source Type: research

Postnatal mental health, breastfeeding beliefs, and breastfeeding practices in rural China
The importance of breastfeeding in low- and middle- income countries is well recognized, yet the importance of postnatal mental health on breastfeeding practices and beliefs in these settings has been understu... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 20, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Qi Jiang, Evelyn Zhang, Nourya Cohen, Mika Ohtori, Sabrina Zhu, Yian Guo, Hannah Faith Johnstone, Sarah-Eve Dill, Huan Zhou and Scott D. Rozelle Tags: Research Source Type: research

Barriers and facilitators to exclusive breastfeeding in rural Pakistan: a qualitative exploratory study
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) of children until six months of age is considered one of the most critical interventions in tackling childhood undernutrition. EBF rates are suboptimal in Pakistan, particularly i... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Atif Riaz, Shelina Bhamani, Sheraz Ahmed, Fayaz Umrani, Sadaf Jakhro, Abdul Khaliq Qureshi and Syed Asad Ali Tags: Research Source Type: research

Postnatal women ’s breastfeeding beliefs, practices, and support during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional comparative study across five countries
This study aims to compare breastfeed... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 17, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: K. P. Coca, E. Y. Lee, L. Y. Chien, A. C. P. Souza, P. Kittikul, S. A. Hong and Y. S. Chang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effects of lactation room quality on working mothers ’ feelings and thoughts related to breastfeeding and work: a randomized controlled trial and a field experiment
The challenging combination of breastfeeding and work is one of the main reasons for early breastfeeding cessation. Although the availability of a lactation room (defined as a private space designated for milk... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 9, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Sjoukje A. van Dellen, Barbara Wisse and Mark P. Mobach Tags: Research Source Type: research

The association of maternal dietary quality and the antioxidant-proxidant balance of human milk
Human milk composition varies over time within an individual mother as well as between lactating mothers due to several factors including maternal health, diet, and nutritional status. Therefore, improving nut... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 8, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Samira Karbasi, Afsane Bahrami, Zahra Asadi, Fatemeh Shahbeiki, Mohsen Naseri, Asghar Zarban and Gordon A. Ferns Tags: Research Source Type: research

Breastfeeding, pregnancy, medicines, neurodevelopment, and population databases: the information desert
The pharmacoepidemiology of the long-term benefits and harms of medicines in pregnancy and breastfeeding has received little attention. The impact of maternal medicines on children is increasingly recognised a... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 2, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Sue Jordan, Rebecca Bromley, Christine Damase-Michel, Joanne Given, Sophia Komninou, Maria Loane, Naomi Marfell and Helen Dolk Tags: Methodology Source Type: research

Association between place of birth and timely breastfeeding initiation among Cambodian women: a population-based study
Enhancing timely breastfeeding initiation within the first hour postpartum is a goal the WHO ’s Early Essential Newborn Care (EENC) and Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) aim to achieve globally. However,... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 23, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Raleigh M. Harriott, Zelalem T. Haile, Ilana R. Azulay Chertok and Mohammad Rifat Haider Tags: Research Source Type: research

Impact of caesarean delivery on children ’s autism-like behaviours: the mediation of exclusive breastfeeding
This study examined the role of breastfee... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 15, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Xiaoyun Qin, Peixuan Li, Ya Wu, Xiaoxu Wang, Shuangqin Yan, Yeqing Xu, Peng Zhu, Jiahu Hao, Fangbiao Tao and Kun Huang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Influence of skin-to-skin contact on breastfeeding: results of the Mexican National Survey of Demographic Dynamics, 2018
Skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding initiation within the first hour after birth are key recommendations to promote breastfeeding. In Mexico, the National Survey of Demographic Dynamics 2018, known by its S... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 7, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Clara Luz Sampieri, Karina Guti érrez Fragoso, Daniel Córdoba-Suárez, Roberto Zenteno-Cuevas and Hilda Montero Tags: Research Source Type: research

Structured antenatal milk expression education for nulliparous pregnant people: results of a pilot, randomized controlled trial in the United States
Hand-expression, collection, and storage of breast milk during pregnancy (i.e., antenatal milk expression or AME) is a safe, potentially effective practice to reduce early, undesired infant formula supplementa... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 7, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Jill R. Demirci, Melissa Glasser, Katherine P. Himes and Susan M. Sereika Tags: Research Source Type: research

Seasonal differences in breastfeeding in the United States: a secondary analysis of longitudinal survey data
Both the consumption of breastmilk in infancy and a person ’s season of birth influences his or her health, educational, professional, and behavioral outcomes. Further, season of birth effects differ by sex. Ho... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 7, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Claudia W. Strow and Brian K. Strow Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effects of the thawing rate and heating temperature on immunoglobulin A and lysozyme activity in human milk
The percentage of infants receiving frozen human milk (HM) is increasing. The effects of thawing and warming on the secretory immunoglobulin A (SIgA) level and lysozyme activity in frozen HM should be investig... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 7, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Xuejing Li, Penprapa Siviroj, Jetsada Ruangsuriya, Nitthinan Yousaibua and Krongporn Ongprasert Tags: Research Source Type: research

The association between intrapartum interventions and immediate and ongoing breastfeeding outcomes: an Australian retrospective population-based cohort study
The use of intrapartum interventions is becoming increasingly common globally. Interventions during birth, including caesarean section (CS), epidural analgesia and synthetic oxytocin infusion, can be important... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 5, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Madison S. Andrew, Roshan J. Selvaratnam, Miranda Davies-Tuck, Kim Howland and Mary-Ann Davey Tags: Research Source Type: research

Using art to raise awareness of breastfed children with medical complexity
Current infant feeding support is often targeted at establishing breastfeeding in healthy term infants, or supporting lactation for preterm infants in the neonatal setting. Breastfeeding presents different cha... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - June 27, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Lyndsey Hookway Tags: Comment Source Type: research