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Evolution of breastfeeding indicators and early introduction of foods in Latin American and Caribbean countries in the decades of 1990, 2000 and 2010
Early introduction of liquid/solid food before 6 months of age is one of the major barriers to exclusive breastfeeding. Our objective was to analyze the evolution of infant feeding practices for infants under ... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - April 22, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Camila Abadia Rodrigues Meira, Gabriela Buccini, Catarina Machado Azeredo, Wolney Lisb ôa Conde and Ana Elisa Madalena Rinaldi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Liquid gold: do we need to fraction fresh colostrum for oral immunotherapy in premature infants?
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Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - April 13, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Anish Pillai, Isha Jhaveri, Sachin Sakharkar and Nandkishor Kabra Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Recommendations for breastfeeding during Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread worldwide. The safety of breastfeeding of SARS-CoV-2-positive women has not yet reached a consensus among the scientific community, healthcare providers, experts ... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - April 11, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Xiyao Liu, Haoyue Chen, Meijing An, Wangxing Yang, Yujie Wen, Zhihuan Cai, Lulu Wang and Qianling Zhou Tags: Review Source Type: research

Breastfeeding-friendly policies and programs in three public Universities in Ghana
The United Nations through its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3 and 5 has championed Women empowerment for exclusive breastfeeding through various action plans and expected the concept to be decentralized... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - April 11, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Fred Yao Gbagbo and Jacqueline Nkrumah Tags: Research Source Type: research

Shift-work and breastfeeding for women returning to work in a manufacturing workplace in Taiwan
Although breastfeeding-friendly workplaces are provided to promote an employed mother ’s breastfeeding intention, few studies have explored breastfeeding intentions and behavior after a mother returns to work o... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - April 7, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Su-Ying Tsai Tags: Research Source Type: research

Reply to the commentary “Liquid gold: do we need to fraction fresh colostrum for oral immunotherapy in premature infants?”
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Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - April 6, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Sina Kazemian, Minoo Fallahi and Mohammad Kazemian Tags: Comment Source Type: research

Vascular endothelial growth factor-A level in human breast milk after intravitreal injection of ranibizumab: a case report
Ranibizumab is one of intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents. It is applied in the treatments of choroidal neovascularization, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - March 31, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Ying Huang, Rong Zhou, Zuhua Sun, Yihan Zheng and Bing Lin Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Prevalence of and factors associated with lactational mastitis in eastern and southern Africa: an exploratory analysis of community-based household surveys
Lactational mastitis is an extremely painful and distressing inflammation of the breast, which can seriously disrupt breastfeeding. Most of the evidence on the frequency of this condition and its risk factors ... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - March 28, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Mariame O. Ouedraogo, Lenka Benova, Tom Smekens, Gezahegn G. Sinke, Abraha Hailu, Herbert B. Wanyonyi, Madalitso Tolani, Caristus Zumbe and Ibukun-Oluwa O. Abejirinde Tags: Research Source Type: research

Evaluation of a new lactation device ‘Lactamo’ designed to apply massage, heat or cold, and compression to the breast
Common approaches to manage breastfeeding problems such as pain, blocked ducts, and milk production issues include breast compression, breast massage, application of warmth or cold, medications, and breastmilk... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - March 24, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Linda Sweet and Vidanka Vasilevski Tags: Research Source Type: research

Enablers and inhibitors of exclusive breastfeeding: perspectives from mothers and health workers in Accra, Ghana
Despite the health and economic benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, there is evidence of a decline globally and in Ghana. Previous studies addressing this problem are mostly quantitative with only a few of su... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - March 21, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Martin Wiredu Agyekum, Samuel N. A. Codjoe, Fidelia A. A. Dake and Mumuni Abu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Lactation in quarantine: The (in)visibility of human milk feeding during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, billions of people were asked by their state and local governments not to go to work and not leave the house unless they had to. The goal of this qualitative study was to ... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - March 21, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Mathilde Cohen and Corinne Botz Tags: Research Source Type: research

The visibility of breastfeeding as a sexual and reproductive health right: a review of the relevant literature
Governments must protect and apply maximum feasible resourcing to the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding in order to meet their international legal obligations with respect to the human rights ... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - March 5, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Carina Stone and Julie P. Smith Tags: Review Source Type: research

Breastfeeding, feeding practices and stunting in indigenous Ecuadorians under 2 years of age
The indigenous child population in Ecuador has a high prevalence of stunting. There is limited evidence of the association between breastfeeding, feeding practices, and stunting in indigenous children. This st... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - March 5, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Betzab é Tello, María F. Rivadeneira, Ana L. Moncayo, Janett Buitrón, Fabricio Astudillo, Andrea Estrella and Ana L. Torres Tags: Research Source Type: research

Risk factors for discontinuation of exclusive breast feeding within 1month: a retrospective cohort study in Japan
While breastfeeding provides benefits for infants and the mother, many women either do not breastfeed or terminate breastfeeding earlier than recommended. The aim of this analysis was to identify factors assoc... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - March 5, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Shun Yasuda, Toma Fukuda, Naoya Toba, Norihito Kamo, Karin Imaizumi, Midori Yokochi, Tomoko Okawara, Seiko Takano, Hideko Yoshida, Nobuko Kobayashi, Shingo Kudo, Kyohei Miyazaki, Mamiko Hosoya, Kenichi Sato, Kei Takano, Aya Kanno & hellip; Tags: Research Source Type: research

Maternal and health care workers ’ perspectives on exclusive breastfeeding in the context of maternal HIV infection, in Busia county, western Kenya: a mixed methods cross-sectional survey
World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for 6 months with maternal active antiretroviral therapy (ART) to prevent mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. However, EBF in low res... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - March 4, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Esther Clyde Nabakwe, Omar Egesah and Grace Adisa Kiverenge-Ettyang Tags: Research Source Type: research