Type of Homogenization and Fat Loss during Continuous Infusion of Human Milk
Conclusion:
When thawed HM is continuously infused, a smaller fat loss is observed when syringes are agitated hourly versus when ultrasound or a baseline homogenization is used. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Garcia-Lara, N. R., Escuder-Vieco, D., Alonso Diaz, C., Vazquez Roman, S., De la Cruz-Bertolo, J., Pallas-Alonso, C. R. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Predictors of Low Milk Volume among Mothers Who Delivered Preterm
Conclusion:
Cesarean delivery is associated with lower milk volume on day 4 but may represent a composite of underlying risk factors for low milk volume in the early postpartum period. Further, low milk volume on day 4 is a strong correlate of lack of exclusive breast milk feeding at NICU discharge. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Murase, M., Nommsen-Rivers, L., Morrow, A. L., Hatsuno, M., Mizuno, K., Taki, M., Miyazawa, T., Nakano, Y., Aizawa, M., Itabashi, K. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Content May Be Increased in the Milk of Women with Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer
Conclusion:
Breast milk concentrations of AA, EPA, and DPA increased in the cancer-containing breast of women with PABC. This increase was not associated with higher sFAS levels. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Qin, W., Raatz, S., Zhang, K. K., Rosenberger, T. A., Sauter, E. R. Tags: Original Research: Brief Report Source Type: research
Maternity Leave Duration and Full-time/Part-time Work Status Are Associated with US Mothers' Ability to Meet Breastfeeding Intentions
Conclusion:
Returning to work full-time before 3 months may reduce a mother’s ability to meet her intention to breastfeed at least 3 months. Employer support for flexible work scheduling may help more women achieve their breastfeeding goals. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Mirkovic, K. R., Perrine, C. G., Scanlon, K. S., Grummer-Strawn, L. M. Tags: FastTrack: Original Research Source Type: research
Blood-Stained Colostrum and Human Milk during Pregnancy and Early Lactation
We report on a case of bilateral frank blood-stained colostrum secreted during pregnancy and early postpartum, emphasizing the transitory nature of this condition and the need to reinforce breastfeeding. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Barco, I., Vidal, M., Barco, J., Badia, A., Piqueras, M., Garcia, A., Pessarrodona, A. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Transfer of Linezolid into Breast Milk
Linezolid, a broad-spectrum antibiotic used primarily for treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections, is the first oxazolidinone approved for clinical use. This is a case report of a 30-year-old woman who was exclusively breastfeeding her infant prior to taking linezolid 600 mg orally every 12 hours to treat a MRSA mastitis. Breast milk samples were obtained over a 12-hour dosing interval on day 1 (after a single dose of therapy) and again on day 14 (at steady state). The relative infant dose at steady state was found to be 15.61% on day 14 of therapy. Using the average concentration at stea...
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Rowe, H. E., Felkins, K., Cooper, S. D., Hale, T. W. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
From Tube to Breast: The Bridging Role of Semi-demand Breastfeeding
Determination of the optimal timing of breastfeeding initiation for preterm infants is still a challenge for health professionals. Often unjustified delays and restrictions of breastfeeding occur due to non-evidence-based current opinions about preterm infants’ feeding capacity. Semi-demand feeding has been proposed for preterm infants during the transition from scheduled to full demand feeding, to promote the establishment of self-regulated oral feeding. Although semi-demand feeding has been shown to be safe and effective in reducing time to reaching oral feeding, the implementation of this feeding pattern for prete...
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Davanzo, R., Strajn, T., Kennedy, J., Crocetta, A., De Cunto, A. Tags: Insights in Policy Source Type: research
Implications for Observant Jewish Families in the Provision of Mother's Own and Donor Milk for Their Very Low Birth Weight Infant
This report reviews briefly the relevant Jewish laws related to breast milk provision, both mother’s own milk and donor milk, in the neonatal intensive care unit with background information for counseling such families. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Kassierer, M. Y., O'Connor, D. L., Rutherford, E., Rolnitzky, A., Unger, S. Tags: Insights in Practice Source Type: research
A Quality Improvement Project to Improve the Rate of Early Breast Milk Expression in Mothers of Preterm Infants
In conclusion, a multidisciplinary initiative aimed at improving the rate of early milk expression was associated with more VLBW infants receiving exclusive MBM at discharge. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Murphy, L., Warner, D. D., Parks, J., Whitt, J., Peter-Wohl, S. Tags: Insights in Practice Source Type: research
A Call to Action: Lactation Equity through Professional Diversification
(Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Payne, S. L. Tags: FastTrack: Commentary Source Type: research
Maternal Perception of Breastfeeding Challenges after Cesarean Delivery
(Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Chapman, D. J. Tags: Research Spotlight Source Type: research
Climate Change
(Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Merewood, A. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Order Form (August 2014)
(Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 11, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Order Form (August 2014) Source Type: research
Membership Application
(Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 11, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Membership Application Source Type: research
Association News from the ILCA Board of Directors
(Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 11, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Association News Source Type: research
