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Magnitude and determinants of early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding at six weeks postpartum: evidence from the PMA Ethiopia longitudinal survey
Early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding are crucial in preventing child morbidity and mortality. Despite the importance of these practices, rates of timely initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breast... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 4, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Addisalem Zebene Armdie, Bedilu Alamirie Ejigu, Assefa Seme, Selamawit Desta, Mahari Yihdego and Solomon Shiferaw Tags: Research Source Type: research

Maternal disability and initiation and duration of breastfeeding: analysis of a Canadian cross-sectional survey
The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding as the best method for infant feeding. Known risk factors for breastfeeding non-initiation and early cessation of breastfeeding are diverse and include lo... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - December 21, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Hilary K. Brown, Lesley Pablo, Natalie V. Scime, Amira M. Aker and Cindy-Lee Dennis Tags: Research Source Type: research

Exclusive breastfeeding practices and its determinants in Indian infants: findings from the National Family Health Surveys-4 and 5
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in infants for the first 6 months of life. This analysis aims to estimate the proportion of Indian infants exclusively breastfed for... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - December 20, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Samarasimha Reddy N, Aravind Dharmaraj, Jovis Jacob and Kulandaipalayam Natarajan Sindhu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Lumbar spine bone mineral density in women breastfeeding for a period of 4 to 6 months: systematic review and meta-analysis
During the breastfeeding period, important transient changes in calcium homeostasis are verified in the maternal skeleton, to meet the demand for calcium for breastmilk production. The literature is inconclusi... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - December 18, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Larissa Brazolotto Ferreira, Keny Gon çalves Tirapeli, Carla Cristiane Silva and Tamara Beres Lederer Goldberg Tags: Review Source Type: research

“Work with us… to make it more accessible”. What women with intellectual disabilities want from infant-feeding health resources: an exploratory study
More women with intellectual disabilities are becoming mothers but fewer are known to breastfeed compared with other women. Women with intellectual disabilities are entitled to accessible antenatal and infant ... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - December 8, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Emma Douglass, Clare Johnson, Geraldine Lucas and Sally Dowling Tags: Research Source Type: research

Sociodemographic and health-related factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding in 77 districts of Uganda
Uganda surpasses many African nations and the global average in exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates. Yet, malnutrition is a critical issue, with stunting impacting roughly 29% of children under 5 years. Enhanc... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - December 5, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Derrick Kimuli, Florence Nakaggwa, Norah Namuwenge, Rebecca N. Nsubuga, Paul Isabirye, Kenneth Kasule, Justine Fay Katwesige, Sheila Nyakwezi, Solome Sevume, Norbert Mubiru, Barbara Amuron and Daraus Bukenya Tags: Research Source Type: research

Breastfeeding success and perceived social support in lactating women with a history of COVID 19 infection: a prospective cohort study
Given the limited availability of research on the association between COVID-19 infection and breastfeeding success, the primary objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of this relation... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - December 4, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Ashraf Moini, Fatemeh Heidari, Mitra Eftekhariyazdi, Reihaneh Pirjani, Marjan Ghaemi, Nasim Eshraghi and Maryam Rabiei Tags: Research Source Type: research

“It has changed my life”: unconditional cash transfers and personalized infant feeding support- a feasibility intervention trial among women living with HIV in western Kenya
The syndemic effects of poverty, food insecurity and living with HIV are recognized as global health priorities, including through the United Nations Sustainability Goals 1, 2 and 3. Today, women and girls acc... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - November 27, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Emily L. Tuthill, Ann E. Maltby, Belinda C. Odhiambo, Thomas J. Hoffmann, Maureen Nyaura, Rosemary Shikari, Craig R. Cohen and Sheri D. Weiser Tags: Research Source Type: research

The relationship between creamatocrit and cumulative percentage of total milk volume: a cross-sectional study in mothers of very preterm infants in Bangkok, Thailand
Human hindmilk contains higher concentrations of fat than foremilk and is more desirable for growth in preterm infants who can tolerate limited volumes of breastmilk. There is currently no clear demarcation be... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - November 23, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Walaiporn Bowornkitiwong, Chulaluk Komoltri and Sopapan Ngerncham Tags: Research Source Type: research

Factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding in central Saudi Arabia: a hospital-based survey
Early initiation of breastfeeding is central to the success of infant feeding. The World Health Organization (WHO) therefore recommends breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and has set a target to incr... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - November 16, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Ameinah Thamer Alrasheedi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction: Infant feeding practices and autism spectrum disorder in US children aged 2 –5 years: the national survey of children’s health (NSCH) 2016–2020
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Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - November 13, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Xiao-Ling Zhan, Ning Pan, Shamshad Karatela, Lei Shi, Xin Wang, Zhao-Yan Liu, Jin Jing, Xiu-Hong Li, Li Cai and Li-Zi Lin Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Maternity protection policies and the enabling environment for breastfeeding in the Philippines: a qualitative study
The Philippines has enacted maternity protection policies, such as the 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law and the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009, to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - November 10, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Cherry C. Maramag, Jyn Allec R. Samaniego, Mary Christine Castro, Paul Zambrano, Tuan T Nguyen, Jennifer Cashin, Janice Datu-Sanguyo, Roger Mathisen and Amy Weissman Tags: Research Source Type: research

Facilitators, barriers, and key influencers of breastfeeding among low birthweight infants: a qualitative study in India, Malawi, and Tanzania
Low birthweight (LBW) infants are at increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Exclusive breastfeeding up to six months is recommended to help them thrive through infection prevention, growth improvements, an... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - November 8, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Linda Vesel, Emily Benotti, Sarah Somji, Roopa M Bellad, Umesh Charantimath, Sangappa M Dhaded, Shivaprasad S Goudar, Chandrashekhar Karadiguddi, Geetanjali Mungarwadi, Sunil S Vernekar, Rodrick Kisenge, Karim Manji, Nahya Salim, Abraham Samma, Christophe Tags: Research Source Type: research

Impact of breastfeeding during infancy on functional constipation at 3 years of age: the Japan Environment and Children ’s Study
There is a lack of large, nationwide, birth cohort studies in Japan that examine the relationships of initial feeding habits and breastfeeding period duration with offspring functional constipation at 3 years ... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - November 6, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Noriko Motoki, Yuji Inaba, Hirokazu Toubou, Kohei Hasegawa, Takumi Shibazaki, Teruomi Tsukahara and Tetsuo Nomiyama Tags: Research Source Type: research

Beyond mothers: the crucial role of family caregivers ’ knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding in rural western China
The exclusive breastfeeding rate in China remains significantly low. Numerous studies have identified the impact of maternal characteristics on exclusive breastfeeding; however, the correlation between primary... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - November 6, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jingchun Nie, Jinbiao Ye, Shichong Wu, Nan Wang, Yangyuan Li, Yunjie Liu, Zulihumaer Reheman, Junhao Wu, Jie Yang and Yaojiang Shi Tags: Research Source Type: research