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Women ’s experiences with using domperidone as a galactagogue to increase breast milk supply: an australian cross-sectional survey
Domperidone is one of the most commonly utilised pharmacological galactagogues, with evidence of increasing use in clinical practice. However, the use of domperidone as a galactagogue remains controversial, wi... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - February 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Grace M. McBride, Robyn Stevenson, Gabbie Zizzo, Alice R. Rumbold, Lisa H. Amir, Amy Keir and Luke E. Grzeskowiak Tags: Research Source Type: research

Breastfeeding status and determinants of current breastfeeding of Syrian refugee children in Turkey
Turkey hosts the highest number of refugees in the World including 65% of Syrian refugees who reside in Turkey. Mothers and children were the most negatively affected among the Syrian refugees who had to migra... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - February 1, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Siddika Song ül Yalcin, Esin Aydin Aksoy, Suzan Yalcin and Mehmet Ali Eryurt Tags: Research Source Type: research

Maternity protection entitlements for non-standard workers in low-and-middle-income countries and potential implications for breastfeeding practices: a scoping review of research since 2000
Recommended breastfeeding practices contribute to improved health of infants, young children, and mothers. Access to comprehensive maternity protection would enable working women to breastfeed for longer. Wome... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 30, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Catherine Pereira-Kotze, Alison Feeley, Tanya Doherty and Mieke Faber Tags: Review Source Type: research

A training curriculum for an mHealth supported peer counseling program to promote exclusive breastfeeding in rural India
Despite strong evidence about the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, that is the baby receiving only breast milk, no other foods or liquids, rates have remained relatively unchanged over the past two decades... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 19, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Roopa M Bellad, Niranjana S Mahantshetti, Umesh S Charantimath, Tony Ma, Yukiko Washio, Vanessa L Short, Katie Chang, Parth Lalakia, Frances J Jaeger, Patricia J Kelly, Geetanjali Mungarwadi, Chandrashekar C Karadiguddi, Shivaprasad S Goudar and Richard J Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

Designing and developing a mobile app (BeBo) in a randomized controlled trial study to promote breastfeeding among Vietnamese mothers
Breastfeeding should begin as soon as possible after birth and continue exclusively to 6 months of age. In Vietnam, as in many other countries, breastfeeding is decreasing because of modern lifestyles and the ... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 19, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Thi Thuy Duong Doan, Trung Chuyen Tran, Ngoc Minh Pham, Yun Zhao, Thi Phuong Hoa Dinh, Nguyen Xuan Hoai, Andy Lee, Colin Binns and Thi Thu Ha Bui Tags: Research Source Type: research

Breastfeeding practices and associations with pregnancy, maternal and infant characteristics in Australia: a cross-sectional study
Exclusive breastfeeding to six months of age is a major global public health priority. Several characteristics are known to be associated with early cessation of breastfeeding, however, limited evidence exists... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 19, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Renee Reynolds, Melanie Kingsland, Justine Daly, Milly Licata, Belinda Tully, Emma Doherty, Eva Farragher, Clare Desmet, Christophe Lecathelinais, Julianne McKie, Melanie Williams, John Wiggers and Jenna Hollis Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effects of the experience of breastfeeding-friendly practices and breastfeeding intention and self-efficacy on breastfeeding behavior: a cohort study in Taiwan
Approximately 80% of births in Taiwan occurred in Baby-Friendly accredited facilities, although the trend of exclusively breastfeeding infants until 6 months of age has stagnated in the last ten years. To guid... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 18, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Yu-Wen Wang and Ying-Ju Chang Tags: Research Source Type: research

The association between early introduction of tiny tastings of solid foods and duration of breastfeeding
Conflicting advice and non-evidence-based recommendations have a negative effect on breastfeeding. Since 2011, the National Food Agency in Sweden has informed parents that they can introduce tiny tastings (1 mL o... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 16, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jenny Stern, Eva-Lotta Funkquist and Maria Grandahl Tags: Research Source Type: research

Development of SARS-CoV-2 specific IgG and IgA antibodies in serum and milk with different SARS-COV-2 vaccines in lactating women
Our main objective was to determine the evolution of IgG and IgA antibodies directed against SARS-CoV-2 protein S in the blood of lactating women and in breast milk. (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 11, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolina Lechosa-Mu ñiz, María Paz-Zulueta, Juan Irure-Ventura, Jose Manuel Mendez-Legaza, Rocío Cuesta González, Inés Gómez-Acebo, Marcos López-Hoyos, Javier Llorca and María Jesús Cabero-Pérez Tags: Research Source Type: research

Theory-based mHealth targeting fathers and mothers to improve exclusive breastfeeding: a quasi-experimental study
Exclusive breastfeeding remains sub-optimal in low-income countries contributing to infant mortality. Mobile health (mHealth) interventions, delivered through personal mobile phones, to improve exclusive breas... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 6, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Kidane Tadesse Gebremariam, Afework Mulugeta and Danielle Gallegos Tags: Research Source Type: research

Breastfeeding, socioeconomic status, and long-term postpartum weight retention
Almost half of all pregnant women in the United States gain weight above Institute of Medicine gestational weight gain guidelines. Breastfeeding has been shown to reduce weight retention in the first year post... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 5, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Saralyn F. Foster, Christian Vazquez, Catherine Cubbin, Amy R. Nichols, Rachel R. Rickman and Elizabeth M. Widen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Experiences of mothers of NICU preterm infants in milk management out of the hospital: a qualitative study
Human milk is important for the health and development of preterm infants. China ’s neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) have adopted the management system of maternal–infant separation. Human milk received an... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - December 31, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Rui Yang, Danqi Chen, Hua Wang and Xinfen Xu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Breastfeeding and human milk bank in a neonatal intensive care unit: impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in an Italian cohort of very low birth weight infants
Parental stress in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) is well known, as is the stress induced by the COVID-19 pandemic. This combination might increase stress to the extent of affecting the availability of m... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - December 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Ilia Bresesti, Laura Morlacchi, Caterina Cazzaniga, Camilla Sangiorgio, Lorenza Bert ù, Maria Elena Bolis, Angela Bossi and Massimo Agosti Tags: Research Source Type: research

Socioecological predictors of breastfeeding practices in rural eastern Ethiopia
Estimates by the World Health Organization indicate that over 800,000 global neonatal deaths each year are attributed to deviations from recommended best practices in infant feeding. Identifying factors promot... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - December 28, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Marina Magalh ães, Amanda Ojeda, Karah Mechlowitz, Kaitlin Brittain, Jenna Daniel, Kedir Teji Roba, Jemal Yousuf Hassen, Mark J. Manary, Wondwossen A. Gebreyes, Arie H. Havelaar and Sarah L. McKune Tags: Research Source Type: research

Feasibility and effectiveness of WhatsApp online group on breastfeeding by peer counsellors: a single-blinded, open-label pilot randomized controlled study
With mobile technologies becoming more advanced and accessible, mobile health (mHealth) has been incorporated in delivering timely and convenient breastfeeding support. However, its feasibility and potential e... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal)
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - December 22, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Heidi S. L. Fan, M. Y. Ho, Rachel W. T. Ko, Jojo Y. Y. Kwok, P. H. Chau, Janet Y. H. Wong, M. P. Wang and Kris Y. W. Lok Tags: Research Source Type: research