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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
Only one-third of Canadian infants are exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life as recommended. Skilled lactation support in the early postpartum period is one strategy for improving breastfeeding ... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 2, 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: Study protocol Source Type: research

Association between breastfeeding and preeclampsia in parous women: a case –control study
Preeclampsia is a global health problem and it is the main cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Breastfeeding has been reported to be associated with lower postpartum blood pressure in wome... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - June 29, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Ishag Adam, Duria A. Rayis, Nadiah A. ALhabardi, Abdel B. A. Ahmed, Manal E. Sharif and Mustafa I. Elbashir Tags: Research Source Type: research

Implementing an education program for nurse-midwives focused on early essential care for breast milk expression among mothers of preterm infants
Although breastfeeding guidelines for infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) have been introduced in Japan, these guidelines have not been reflected in practice. To improve this situation,... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - June 26, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Rie Tanaka and Shigeko Horiuchi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Fathers ’ experiences of feeding their extremely preterm infants in family-centred neonatal intensive care: a qualitative study
Extremely preterm infants need advanced intensive care for survival and are usually not discharged before they reach the time of expected birth. In a family-centred neonatal intensive care unit both parents ar... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - June 17, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Evalotte M ӧrelius, Sofia Brogren, Sandra Andersson and Siw Alehagen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Breastfeeding and employed mothers in Ethiopia: legal protection, arrangement, and support
Breastfeeding is the single, most cost-effective intervention to reduce worldwide child mortality. Women empowerment interventions have positive impacts on child and maternal nutritional, and health status. Wo... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - June 14, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Ermiyas Mulu Kebede and Benyam Seifu Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

A systematic review of qualitative research on barriers and facilitators to exclusive breastfeeding practice in sub-Saharan African countries
Studies reporting factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding are mostly quantitative. No study has performed a systematic qualitative summary to document the recurring constraints and facilitators to excl... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - June 5, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Izuchukwu Loveth Ejie, George Uchenna Eleje, Moriam Taiwo Chibuzor, Maureen Ugonwa Anetoh, Ifeoma Jovita Nduka, Ifeoma Blessing Umeh, Brian Onyebuchi Ogbonna and Obinna Ikechukwu Ekwunife Tags: Review Source Type: research

Is maternal cigarette or water pipe use associated with stopping breastfeeding? Evidence from the Jordan population and family health surveys 2012 and 2017 –18
Maternal smoking is suspected to have negative impacts on breastfeeding, such as decreasing the quantity of breast milk, and reducing vitamin and fat concentrations in the milk in the late lactation period. Ci... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - May 30, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Esra Can Özalp and S. Songül Yalçın Tags: Research Source Type: research

Determinants of breastfeeding practice in Pujehun district, southern Sierra Leone: a mixed-method study
It is well established that exclusive breastfeeding can play a critical role in reducing child morbidity and mortality. Limited research has been done thus far on the practice and perceptions of breastfeeding ... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - May 26, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Dorothee van Breevoort, Francesca Tognon, Arne Beguin, Amara S. Ngegbai, Giovanni Putoto and Ankie van den Broek Tags: Research Source Type: research

Exclusivity of breastfeeding and body composition: learnings from the Baby-bod study
This report evaluated the breastfeeding status in a Tasmanian cohort and its effects on infant and maternal anthropometry and body composition. (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - May 19, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Sisitha Jayasinghe, Manoja P. Herath, Jeffrey M. Beckett, Kiran D. K. Ahuja, Nuala M. Byrne and Andrew P. Hills Tags: Research Source Type: research

Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months in China: a cross-sectional study
Breast milk is the best source of essential nutrients and bioactive components for infants under 6 months. However, little is known about what affects breastfeeding intentions and practices of Chinese mothers.... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - May 17, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Huifeng Shi, Yumei Yang, Xiaohan Yin, Jia Li, Jin Fang and Xiaoli Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Realities and challenges of breastfeeding policy in the context of HIV: a qualitative study on community perspectives on facilitators and barriers related to breastfeeding among HIV positive mothers in Baringo County, Kenya
Although recent policies have sought to increase the rates of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and continued breastfeeding for HIV exposed infants, few programs have considered the multiple social and cultural ba... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - May 8, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Betty Mogesi Samburu, Judith Kimiywe, Sera Lewise Young, Frederick Murunga Wekesah, Milka Njeri Wanjohi, Peter Muriuki, Nyovani Janet Madise, Paula L. Griffiths and Elizabeth W. Kimani-Murage Tags: Research Source Type: research

Achieving global targets on breastfeeding in Thailand: gap analysis and solutions
Global advocates for breastfeeding were evident since the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes (BMS Code) was adopted in 1981 and fostered by subsequent relevant World Health Assembly res... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - May 7, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Chompoonut Topothai and Viroj Tangcharoensathien Tags: Review Source Type: research

Breasts and the city: an urban ethnography of infant feeding in public spaces within Cardiff, United Kingdom
This study aimed to investigate the social-spatial aspects of public spaces in one UK city, Cardiff, in order to suggest possible barrie... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - April 29, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Aimee Grant Tags: Research Source Type: research

Prevalence and predictors of timely initiation of breastfeeding in Ghana: an analysis of 2017 –2018 multiple indicator cluster survey
This study aims to assess the prevalence and factors a... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - April 17, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Paschal Awingura Apanga and Maxwell Tii Kumbeni Tags: Research Source Type: research

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on exclusive breastfeeding in non-infected mothers
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed several challenges to the provision of newborn nutrition and care interventions including maternal support, breastfeeding and family participatory care. Italy was the first coun... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - April 17, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Giuseppe Latorre, Domenico Martinelli, Pietro Guida, Ester Masi, Roberta De Benedictis and Luca Maggio Tags: Research Source Type: research