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Good practices in perinatal care and breastfeeding protection during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: a national situation analysis among BFHI maternity hospitals in Spain
Although the positive effects of good clinical quality standards in perinatal care and breastfeeding support for women, newborns and families have been already demonstrated, many of these practices were disrup... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 28, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Barbara Mu ñoz-Amat, Carmen Rosa Pallás-Alonso and María-Teresa Hernández-Aguilar Tags: Research Source Type: research

Barriers and challenges of infant feeding in disasters in middle- and high-income countries
Global evidence from the past 35  years confirmed the protective effect of breastfeeding and supported the guidance to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding practices, particularly in natural disaster and... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 23, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Cindy H. Hwang, Alessandro Iellamo and Mija Ververs Tags: Review Source Type: research

Administration of breast milk cell fractions to neonates with birthweight equal to or less than 1800  g: a randomized controlled trial
This study evaluates the clinical outcomes of administering b... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 23, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Minoo Fallahi, Seyed Masoud Shafiei, Naeeme Taslimi Taleghani, Maryam Khoshnood Shariati, Shamsollah Noripour, Fatemeh Pajouhandeh, Sina Kazemian, Mahmood Hajipour and Mohammad Kazemian Tags: Research Source Type: research

Breast milk to blood lead ratios among women from the West Bank of Palestine: a cross-sectional study of associated factors
Infants fed contaminated breast milk are at an increased risk of exposure to lead. Breast milk to blood (M/B) ratios have not been investigated among women in Palestine. The aim of this study was to assess blo... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 23, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Ramzi Shawahna Tags: Research Source Type: research

Oropharyngeal administration of colostrum for preventing necrotizing enterocolitis and late-onset sepsis in preterm infants with gestational age  ≤ 32 weeks: a pilot single-center randomized controlled trial
Oropharyngeal administration of colostrum (OAC) may provide immunoprotective and anti-inflammatory effects that potentially reduce the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and late-onset sepsis and imp... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 21, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Xia OuYang, Chang-Yi Yang, Wen-Long Xiu, Yan-Hua Hu, Su-Su Mei and Qin Lin Tags: Research Source Type: research

Validation of the Arabic Maternal Breastfeeding Evaluation Scale (MBFES-A) among Lebanese women
Maternal satisfaction with the breastfeeding experience is an important determinant of breastfeeding success. There is currently no valid tool to measure perceived maternal satisfaction with breastfeeding in t... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 21, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Mona Nabulsi, Hanan Smaili, Hani Tamim, Marya Wahidi and Carine El-Jamal Tags: Research Source Type: research

The link between knowledge of the maternal diet and breastfeeding practices in mothers and health workers in Poland
There are multiple misconceptions concerning the breastfeeding mother ’s diet and its adverse impact on breast milk composition and the breastfed child’s health, which might lead to breastfeeding cessation. Alt... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 9, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Karolina Karcz, Izabela Lehman and Barbara Kr ólak-Olejnik Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction to: Effect on breastfeeding practices of providing in-home lactation support to vulnerable women through the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program: protocol for a pre/post intervention study
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Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 29, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Alison Mildon, Jane Francis, Stacia Stewart, Bronwyn Underhill, Yi Man Ng, Elle Richards, Christina Rousseau, Erica Di Ruggiero, Cindy-Lee Dennis, Deborah L. O ’Connor and Daniel W. Sellen Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Antenatal breastmilk expression for women with diabetes in pregnancy - a feasibility study
Mothers with diabetes are less likely to achieve successful breastfeeding. Antenatal breastmilk expression (ABE) may facilitate earlier breastfeeding, but feasibility of introducing ABE and its acceptance amon... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 23, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Maren Johnsen, Claus Klingenberg, Meta Brand, Arthur Revhaug and Gunnbj ørg Andreassen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Maternal and child factors associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding in sub-Saharan Africa
In this study, we examined the maternal and chil... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 19, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Francis Appiah, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Eugene Budu, Joseph Kojo Oduro, Francis Sambah, Linus Baatiema, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw and Abdul-Aziz Seidu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Psychometric properties of the original and short Hungarian version of the Iowa infant feeding attitude scale
The Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale (IIFAS) is a widely used tool to assess attitudes towards infant feeding. Attitudes towards breastfeeding are one of the main influencing factors of feeding choice and br... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 16, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Ren áta Ungváry, András Ittzés, Veronika Bóné and Szabolcs Török Tags: Research Source Type: research

Examining supports and barriers to breastfeeding through a socio-ecological lens: a qualitative study
Early breastfeeding cessation is a societal concern given its importance to the health of mother and child. More effective interventions are needed to increase breastfeeding duration. Prior to developing such ... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 12, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Kailey Snyder, Emily Hulse, Holly Dingman, Angie Cantrell, Corrine Hanson and Danae Dinkel Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effectiveness of peer counseling and membership in breastfeeding support groups in promoting optimal breastfeeding behaviors in the Philippines
The prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) at 6 months remain low in the Philippines. To help meet the 90% early initiation of breastfeeding target and to improve inf... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 12, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Ofelia P. Saniel, Veincent Christian F. Pepito and Arianna Maever L. Amit Tags: Research Source Type: research

Impact of cesarean section on timely initiation of breastfeeding in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Timely initiation of breastfeeding is feeding of breast milk within one hour of birth, however, three in five babies were not breastfed in the first hour of birth globally. There is evidence that cesarean sect... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 5, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Temesgen Getaneh, Ayenew Negesse, Getenet Dessie, Melaku Desta, Habtamu Temesgen, Tadesse Getu and Kihinetu Gelaye Tags: Research Source Type: research

Trends in breastfeeding practices and mothers ’ experience in the French NutriNet-Santé cohort
France has one of the lowest rates in the world regarding breastfeeding initiation and duration. Few studies have explored breastfeeding practices in France since the middle of the twentieth century, or follow... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 2, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Fr édéric Courtois, Sandrine Péneau, Benoît Salanave, Valentina A. Andreeva, Marie Françoise Roland-Cachera, Mathilde Touvier, Pilar Galan, Serge Hercberg and Léopold K. Fezeu Tags: Research Source Type: research