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Resisting stigma: the role of online communities in young mothers ’ successful breastfeeding
Breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates are shaped by complex and interrelated determinants across individual, interpersonal, community, organisational, and policy spheres. Young mothers, however, face... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - March 6, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Christina Severinsen, Eva Neely and Rochelle Hutson Tags: Research Source Type: research

Prelacteal feeding is not associated with infant size at 3 months in rural Bangladesh: a prospective cohort study
Early and exclusive breastfeeding may reduce neonatal and post-neonatal mortality in low-resource settings. However, prelacteal feeding (PLF), the practice of giving food or liquid before breastfeeding is esta... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - February 27, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Hannah Tong, Andrew Thorne-Lyman, Amanda C. Palmer, Saijuddin Shaikh, Hasmot Ali, Ya Gao, Monica M. Pasqualino, Lee Wu, Kelsey Alland, Kerry Schulze, Keith P. West, Jr., Md Iqbal Hossain and Alain B. Labrique Tags: Research Source Type: research

Understanding mother-to-child transmission of HIV among mothers engaged in HIV care in Kenya: a case report
Mother-to-child transmission of HIV, which may occur in utero, during birth, or through breastmilk, is now largely preventable with the advancement of HIV testing and treatment for women and their infants. Glo... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - February 24, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Emily L. Tuthill, Belinda C. Odhiambo and Ann E. Maltby Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Laid-back breastfeeding: knowledge, attitudes and practices of midwives and student midwives in Ireland
Despite concerted efforts by policy developers, health professionals and lay groups, breastfeeding rates in Ireland remain one of the lowest in world, with 63.6% of mothers initiating breastfeeding at birth, d... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - February 19, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Margaret McGuigan and Patricia Larkin Tags: Research Source Type: research

The investigation of serum phenylalanine levels based on infant feeding method: a cross-sectional study of children less than two years old with phenylketonuria (PKU)
Clinical advice may suggest discontinuing breastfeeding after the diagnosis of phenylketonuria in infants as the only effective way to monitor the newborn's intake and accurate measurement of phenylalanine (Ph... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - February 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Zaniar Mohammadzadeh, Loghman Sharifi, Asadolah Fatholahpour and Elham Bazshahi Tags: Research Source Type: research

The economic value of human milk from three cohort studies in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
The Mothers ’ Milk Tool, developed and launched by the Australian National University and Alive& Thrive in 2022, allows to estimate the volume and value of breastmilk using prevalence rates of breastfeeding by... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - February 8, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Benedetta Zabotti, Sara Buchini, Mariarosa Milinco, Adriano Cattaneo, Paola Pani and Luca Ronfani Tags: Research Source Type: research

Spatial variation and determinants of delayed breastfeeding initiation in Ethiopia: spatial and multilevel analysis of recent evidence from EDHS 2019
Despite the World Health Organization ’s firm recommendation to start breastfeeding during the first hour after delivery, nearly 54% of children in low- and middle-income countries are unable to initiate breast... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - February 7, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Ribka Nigatu Haile, Biruk Beletew Abate and Tegene Atamenta Kitaw Tags: Research Source Type: research

Acceptability to donate human milk among postnatal mothers at St. Francis hospital Nsambya, Uganda: a mixed method study
The World Health Organization recommends the use of donated human milk (HM) as the second-best option for mothers who are temporarily unable to provide sufficient breast milk to meet the needs of their infants... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - February 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Mohammed A. M. Ahmed, Charles Patrick Namisi, Nakibuuka Victoria Kirabira, Micheal Webba Lwetabe and Joseph Rujumba Tags: Research Source Type: research

Determinants of health care worker breastfeeding experience and practices and their association with provision of care for breastfeeding mothers: a mixed-methods study from Northern Thailand
Improving breastfeeding rates is one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent infant deaths, but most of the world falls far below WHO recommended breastfeeding practices. Confident, informed healthcare work... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary Ellen Gilder, Chanapat Pateekhum, Nan San Wai, Prapatsorn Misa, Phimthip Sanguanwai, Jarntrah Sappayabanphot, Nan Eh Tho, Wichuda Wiwattanacharoen, Nopakoon Nantsupawat, Ahmar Hashmi, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon and Rose McGready Tags: Research Source Type: research

Mothers ’ experiences and perceptions of breastfeeding peer support: a qualitative systematic review
The global issue of low breastfeeding rates has been widely reported. Quantitative studies have shown the positive effects of peer support on breastfeeding. However, the experiences of mothers who receive brea... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 19, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Yuanyuan Yang, Huijuan Liu, Xiaoyi Cui and Jingwen Meng Tags: Review Source Type: research

Promoting breastfeeding in women with gestational diabetes mellitus in high-income settings: an integrative review
Breastfeeding provides many short- and long-term health benefits for mothers and their infants and is a particularly relevant strategy for women who experience Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) during pregna... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Georgia Otter, Deborah Davis, Ella Kurz, Mary-Ellen Hooper, Alison Shield, Indira Samarawickrema, Sarah Spiller and Marjorie Atchan Tags: Review Source Type: research

Anti-SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies in human breast milk following SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy: a prospective cohort study
While the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in human breast milk is contentious, anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies have been consistently detected in human breast milk. However, it is uncertain when and how long the antibodies ... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Irene Fern ández-Buhigas, Nieves Rayo, Julia Cuesta Silos, Berta Serrano, Olga Ocón-Hernández, Bo Wah Leung, Juan Luis Delgado, David Sánchez-Nieves Fernández, Silvia Valle, Laura De Miguel, Aroa Silgado, Ramón Perez Tanoira, Valeria Rolle, Belén S Tags: Research Source Type: research

Partners ’ experiences of breastfeeding: a qualitative evaluation of a breastfeeding support intervention in Sweden
The World Health Organization states that women and their families need breastfeeding support from the healthcare system. However, knowledge about the most effective way to involve the partner in breastfeeding... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Ingrid Blixt, Ove Axelsson and Eva-Lotta Funkquist Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of breast milk intake volume on early behavioral neurodevelopment of extremely preterm infants
This study aimed to explore the effects of breast milk feeding volume on the early behavioral neurodevelopment of extremely preterm infants (gestational age   (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 17, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Ying Gao, Xiaoyu Lu, Mengqing Pan, Chuntian Liu, Yuxiao Min and Xiaochun Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Translation and validation of the Breastfeeding Motivation Scale in China
There are several versions of the Breastfeeding Motivation Scale (BMS), which have been shown to measure maternal breastfeeding motivation, but there is not a Chinese version yet. The study aimed to translate ... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 4, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Yanfei Yu, Lu Zhang, Ying Liu, Lan Zhang and Nafei Guo Tags: Research Source Type: research