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Breastfeeding in the pandemic: A qualitative analysis of breastfeeding experiences among mothers from Canada and the United Kingdom
CONCLUSION: In both Canada and the United Kingdom, new mothers need consistent, reliable health care and social support when breastfeeding. This study supports the need to protect breastfeeding support in the midst of a global emergency and beyond to ensure positive breastfeeding experiences for both mother and baby.PMID:36669903 | DOI:10.1016/j.wombi.2023.01.002
Source: Women Birth - January 20, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Sarah E Turner Meredith Brockway Meghan B Azad Aimee Grant Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen Amy Brown Source Type: research

Supporting breastfeeding in rural Newfoundland and Labrador communities during COVID-19
Can J Public Health. 2021 Apr 30. doi: 10.17269/s41997-021-00513-8. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTExclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life has become the global standard of infant feeding for its extensive benefits to maternal and infant health. Public health programs, such as the Baby-Friendly Initiative, have helped increase the national breastfeeding initiation rate to 90%. However, initiation rates in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) continue to rank the lowest in the country at 70%, with a 6-month exclusivity rate of 16%. This commentary will discuss the influence of geographical location, societal norms, ...
Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health - April 30, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Kayla A St Croix Source Type: research

Predictors and impact of women's breastfeeding self-efficacy and postnatal care in the context of a pandemic in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
CONCLUSION: Sub-optimal postnatal care and support negatively influence breastfeeding self-efficacy. Women desired additional help during the COVID-19 pandemic inclusive of support and education to meet their postnatal needs and exclusively breastfeed.IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Women require appropriate and timely postnatal care and support to promote confidence in caring for baby and achieve their breastfeeding goals. Preferably this care should be provided face-to-face.PMID:36001943 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2022.103462
Source: Midwifery - August 24, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Linda Sweet Amanda Muller Lauren Kearney Ruth Martis Nicki Hartney Kym Davey Rea Daellenbach Helen Hall Marjorie Atchan Source Type: research

Breastfeeding prevalence in newborns of mothers with COVID-19: a systematic review
CONCLUSIONS: despite the recommendations for maintaining breastfeeding, there was a reduction worldwide, when compared to periods prior to the pandemic. With advances in science, these rates have improved, showing the impact of evidence on practices. As limitations, study sources are cited. It is recommended to carry out new studies. PROSPERO registration CRD42021234486.PMID:37531480 | PMC:PMC10389650 | DOI:10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0173
Source: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem - August 2, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Mariana Torreglosa Ruiz Karoline Faria de Oliveira Nayara Freitas Azevedo Marina Carvalho Paschoini Wellington Francisco Rodrigues Carlo Jos é Freire de Oliveira Jacqueline Faria de Oliveira Luciana Mara Monti Fonseca Monika Wernet Source Type: research

Breastfeeding women's attitudes towards and acceptance and rejection of COVID-19 vaccination: Implementation research
CONCLUSIONS: Breastfeeding women generally believed that vaccines reduce infection and disease severity. The women's COVID-19 immunity levels did not affect their acceptance or rejection of vaccination. Some mothers rejected vaccination because of concerns about possible harm to them or their newborns.PMID:36631358 | DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.01.014
Source: Vaccine - January 11, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Saifon Chawanpaiboon Sanitra Anuwutnawin Attapol Kanjanapongporn Julaporn Pooliam Vitaya Titapant Source Type: research

The Pent-Up Demand for Breastfeeding Among US Women: Trends After COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place
Conclusions. The United States ranks worse than similar countries when it comes to breastfeeding initiation and duration. This study suggests that this is partly attributable to inadequate access to postpartum paid leave. This study also demonstrates inequities introduced by patterns of remote work during the pandemic. (Am J Public Health. Published online ahead of print May 18, 2023:e1-e4. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307313).PMID:37200599 | DOI:10.2105/AJPH.2023.307313
Source: American Journal of Public Health - May 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Rita Hamad Daniel F Collin Alison Gemmill Kaitlyn Jackson Deborah Karasek Source Type: research