Early Lactation and Infant Feeding Practices Differ by Maternal Gestational Diabetes History
Conclusion:
Additional research is needed to understand why women with GDM engage in different early lactation and infant feeding practices, and how best to promote and sustain breastfeeding among these women. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Oza-Frank, R., Moreland, J. J., McNamara, K., Geraghty, S. R., Keim, S. A. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Hospital Staffs Perceptions with Regards to the Baby-Friendly Initiative: Experience from a Canadian Tertiary Care Centre
Conclusion:
The results of our study have allowed us to identify potential barriers to implementation of the BFI, which can be targeted through system changes and staff education. Through this approach, we hope to facilitate acceptance of the BFI at our institution and increase support for optimal breastfeeding practices among our patients. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Pound, C., Ward, N., Freuchet, M., Akiki, S., Chan, J., Nicholls, S. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Factors Associated with Infant Feeding Choices in the Adolescent Population
Conclusion:
Involvement of the adolescent mothers’ parents or caregivers was associated with the decision to bottle feed. Participation in early skin-to-skin contact after birth was associated with the decision to breastfeed. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Godbout, J. M., Goldsberry, W. N., Franklin, T. E. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
A Breastfeeding Quality Improvement Project in Rural Primary Care
Conclusion:
The implementation of an evidence-based breastfeeding-friendly office protocol in a rural low breastfeeding rate primary care setting was associated with increased breastfeeding rates. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Dumphy, D., Thompson, J., Clark, M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Elite Distance Runners and Breastfeeding: A Qualitative Study
Conclusion:
Based on our findings, we argue that elite female distance runners’ experiences of breastfeeding would be enhanced if more research were conducted on breastfeeding practices while training and competing at an elite level. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Giles, A. R., Phillipps, B., Darroch, F. E., McGettigan-Dumas, R. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Breastfeeding Support in Spanish Neonatal Intensive Care Units and the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: A National Survey
Conclusion:
The Spanish NICUs in hospitals with BFHI accreditation or in the process of being accredited have better implementation of practices to promote and support breastfeeding. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Alonso-Diaz, C., Utrera-Torres, I., de Alba-Romero, C., Flores-Anton, B., Lora-Pablos, D., Pallas-Alonso, C. R. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Commentary: "Community Rates of Breastfeeding Initiation: A Geospatial Analysis of Kentucky" by T. H. Grubesic & K. M. Durbin
(Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Gill, S. L. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Community Rates of Breastfeeding Initiation: A Geospatial Analysis of Kentucky
Conclusion:
Not only do spatial analytics facilitate the identification of breastfeeding initiation hot spots and cool spots, but they can be used to better understand the landscape of breastfeeding initiation and help target breastfeeding education and/or support efforts. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Grubesic, T. H., Durbin, K. M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
"You Are Not Alone": Toward Equity in Breastfeeding and Skilled Lactation Care: Presidents Address Given at the 2016 Meeting of the International Lactation Consultant Association
(Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Griswold, M. K. Tags: President ' s Address Source Type: research
The Miriam Labbok New Investigator Award
(Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Announcement Source Type: research
What Is a Lactation Professional?
(Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Dodgson, J. E. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Formula Feeding Is Independently Associated With Acute Kidney Injury in Very Low Birth Weight Infants: A Pre-Post Cohort Analysis
Conclusion:
The study showed that, at our institution, acute kidney injury in the neonatal period is frequently associated with the avoidable procedure of formula feeding. Further prospective multicenter studies are needed to determine the generality of this association. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Ginovart, G., Gich, I., Verd, S. Tags: Web Only Papers Source Type: research
Melatonin Concentrations and Antioxidative Capacity of Human Breast Milk According to Gestational Age and the Time of Day
Conclusion:
Because of its higher melatonin and Gpx3 content, future research is needed to determine if preterm nighttime milk ought to be the first choice in the feeding of high-risk preterm infants. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Katzer, D., Pauli, L., Mueller, A., Reutter, H., Reinsberg, J., Fimmers, R., Bartmann, P., Bagci, S. Tags: Web Only Papers Source Type: research
Feeding Mode of Australian Infants in the First 12 Months of Life: An Assessment against National Breastfeeding Indicators
Conclusion:
The feeding behaviors of Australian infants in the first 12 months fall well short of recommendations. Women need anticipatory guidance as to the indicators of breastfeeding success and the tendency of women to doubt the adequacy of their breast milk supply warrants further investigation. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Magarey, A., Kavian, F., Scott, J. A., Markow, K., Daniels, L. Tags: Web Only Papers Source Type: research
Streptococcal Diversity of Human Milk and Comparison of Different Methods for the Taxonomic Identification of Streptococci
Conclusion:
There was a good agreement among the different methods assessed in this study to identify those isolates of the salivarius, mutans, and pyogenic groups, whereas unambiguous discrimination could not be achieved concerning some species of the mitis group (S mitis, S pneumoniae, S pseudopneumoniae, S oralis). (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Martin, V., Mediano, P., del Campo, R., Rodriguez, J. M., Marin, M. Tags: Web Only Papers Source Type: research
