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Infant feeding practices and autism spectrum disorder in US children aged 2 –5 years: the national survey of children’s health (NSCH) 2016–2020
To investigate the relationship between infant feeding practices and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among children aged 2 –5 years in the United States (US). (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 11, 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: Research Source Type: research

Current prevalence, changes, and determinants of breastfeeding practice in China: data from cross-sectional national household health services surveys in 2013 and 2018
The World Health Organization and the government of China have made many efforts to improve breastfeeding practices. The evidence of breastfeeding practices over the past decade in China is limited. The curren... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 11, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Zeyu Li, Yufei Jia, Iris Parshley, Yaoguang Zhang, Jia Wang and Qian Long Tags: Research Source Type: research

Teaching antenatal hand expression: a feasibility study in an inner urban U.S. hospital
Many women have low confidence in breastfeeding and have concerns regarding low milk volume or discomfort with breastfeeding. Antenatal hand expression may be an opportunity to help women feel more comfortable... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 10, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Sally Chen, Yukiko Washio, Angela Liu, Colette Acker and Gail Herrine Tags: Research Source Type: research

Evaluation of breastfeeding and infant feeding attitudes among syrian refugees in Turkey: observations of Syrian healthcare workers
The influx of Syrian refugees into Turkey has highlighted the importance of supporting breastfeeding practices among this vulnerable population. We aimed to evaluate the breastfeeding and infant feeding attitu... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 9, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Siddika Song ül Yalçın, Meryem Erat Nergiz and Suzan Yalçın Tags: Research Source Type: research

Breastfeeding in women with systemic lupus erythematosus: results from a Norwegian quality register
Knowledge on breastfeeding among women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is sparse. We wanted to identify the frequency of breastfeeding in SLE, and to compare breastfeeding women with SLE to non-breastf... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 1, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Maylinn Bjerkaas Hanssen, Agnete Malm Gulati, Hege Koksvik and Marianne Wallenius Tags: Research Source Type: research

Breastmilk cadmium levels and estimated infant exposure: a multicenter study of associated factors in a resource-limited country
This study was conducted to assess breastmilk ... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 28, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Ramzi Shawahna, Rana Saleh, Lina Owiwi, Aya Abdi, Diana Bani-Odeh, Iyad Maqboul, Hatim Hijaz and Mohammad Jaber Tags: Research Source Type: research

The association of breast feeding for at least six months with hemodynamic and metabolic health of women and their children aged three years: an observational cohort study
Breastfeeding is important for both mother and child in reducing risk of future cardiovascular disease. Therefore, it may be an effective method to improve cardio-metabolic health, particularly those who are e... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 19, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Maleesa M. Pathirana, Prabha H. Andraweera, Emily Aldridge, Madeline Harrison, Jade Harrison, Shalem Leemaqz, Margaret A. Arstall, Gustaaf A. Dekker and Claire T. Roberts Tags: Research Source Type: research

Associations of in-hospital postpartum feeding experiences with exclusive breastfeeding practices among infants in rural Sichuan, China
In rural China, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) prevalence is low and hospitals often fail to attain baby-friendly feeding objectives, such as  ≥ 75% of newborns exclusively breastfed from birth to discharge. Emp... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 13, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Ann M. Weber, Yian Guo, Evelyn Zhang, Susan Gruber, Alexis Medina, Huan Zhou and Gary L. Darmstadt Tags: Research Source Type: research

Determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding in The Gambia: a population-based study using the 2019 –2020 demographic and health survey data
Early initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of life prevents neonatal and infant mortality. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Target 3.2 aims to reduce neonatal mortality and under 5 mortality g... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - June 22, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Muhammed L Darboe, Angeline Jeyakumar, Salma M. A. Mansour and Shahanara Valawalkar Tags: Research Source Type: research

Acceptability of donated breast milk among pregnant women in selected hospitals in central Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Donated breast milk is considered beneficial to vulnerable infants. Thus, Uganda launched its first human milk bank in November 2021 to provide breast milk to preterm, low birthweight and sick babies. However,... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - June 16, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary Gorreth Namuddu, Juliet Kiguli, Victoria Nakibuuka, Ritah Nantale and David Mukunya Tags: Research Source Type: research

Breastfeeding environment and experiences at the workplace among health workers in the Upper East Region of Ghana
Employed mothers have lower rates of breastfeeding, including health workers who are supposed to be advocates for breastfeeding. These working mothers need a supportive workplace environment to breastfeed, yet... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - June 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Clement Kubreziga Kubuga and Juliana Tindana Tags: Research Source Type: research

Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding in Israel during the COVID-19 pandemic: a subset of the IMAgiNE EURO cross-sectional study
Evidence has shown that restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively affected breastfeeding support and outcomes in hospitals in many countries. The aims of the study were to describe exclusive br... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - June 9, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Rada Artzi-Medvedik, Ilaria Mariani, Emanuelle Pessa Valente, Marzia Lazzerini and Ilana Azulay Chertok Tags: Research Source Type: research

Comparison of bacterial profiles in human milk from mothers of term and preterm infants
Reducing the disposal of donated human milk (HM) is important for efficient management of human milk banks (HMBs). The presence of bacteria growth is the main factor that contributes to the disposal of donated... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - June 8, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Kumiko Miura, Miori Tanaka, Midori Date, Mizuho Ito, Noriko Mizuno and Katsumi Mizuno Tags: Research Source Type: research

Factors associated with delayed initiation and non-exclusive breastfeeding among children in India: evidence from national family health survey 2019-21
In India, more than half of the newborns experience delayed breastfeeding, and non-exclusive breastfeeding is practiced in 63% of babies below the age of six months. The goal of this study is to investigate th... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - June 6, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Madhurima Sharma, Abhishek Anand, Indrajit Goswami and Manas Ranjan Pradhan Tags: Research Source Type: research

Calcium, zinc, and vitamin D in breast milk: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The objective of this systematic review was to determine the calcium, zinc, and vitamin D content in breast milk. (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - June 1, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Magali Rios-Leyvraz and Qisi Yao Tags: Review Source Type: research