Assessing the Efficacy of a Breastfeeding-Friendly Quality Improvement Project in a Large Federally Qualified Health Center Network
Conclusion:
Implementing a BFI in a large multispecialty primary care network was found to improve breastfeeding initiation and duration up to 1 year, with a further increase in breastfeeding duration of 1 month following a 45-minute staff education module. After exposure to this module, health care providers and staff across our network improved in breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes. Given that expectant and new mothers regularly come into contact with staff and providers in primary care, sound knowledge and positive attitudes toward breastfeeding appear to have had a favorable effect on mothers that correlates with im...
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Rosen-Carole, C., Waltermaurer, E., Goudreault, M., Larimer, A., Pokharel-Wood, M., Rajupet, S., Kouba, N. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Breastfeeding and Growth of Children in the Peri/postnatal Epigenetic Twins Study (PETS): Theoretical Epigenetic Mechanisms
Conclusion:
Results suggest that supplementing with non–breast milk before 4 months of age was associated with an increased BMI, arm circumference, and abdominal circumference at 18 months of age. The mean BMI decreased from 85% to 65% when infants were breastfeeding for 4 to 6 months as compared to breastfeeding for 1 to 3 months. Breastfeeding for 4 to 6 months appeared to protect against the risk of obesity for the children in the PETS. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Temples, H. S., Willoughby, D., Holaday, B., Rogers, C. R., Wueste, D., Bridges, W., Saffery, R., Craig, J. M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
UK Views toward Breastfeeding in Public: An Analysis of the Publics Response to the Claridges Incident
Conclusion:
Campaigns portraying breastfeeding in public as normal and desirable with a focus on human milk as food rather than a bodily fluid may improve societal acceptance of breastfeeding in public. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Morris, C., Zarate de la Fuente, G. A., Williams, C. E. T., Hirst, C. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Exposure to Tobacco Metabolites via Breast Milk and Infant Weight Gain: A Population-Based Study
Conclusion:
Our findings are in accord with recommendations by health agencies for smokers to breastfeed. However, SGA infants exposed to tobacco metabolites via breastfeeding by heavy smokers appear to gain weight more rapidly than other infants. Practical implications of our findings are discussed. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Shenassa, E. D., Wen, X., Braid, S. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Breast Milk Lead Levels in 3 Major Regions of the West Bank of Palestine
Conclusion:
Breast milk lead levels were higher than the safety limits for occupationally unexposed populations. Authorities need to implement measures to eliminate or reduce lead exposure, especially in refugee camps and cities. Marketed eye kohl preparations should be tested for their lead contents. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Shawahna, R., Zyoud, A., Dwikat, J., El-Helo, M., Yacoub, B., Hilal, H. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Analysis of the Storage Methods for Raw Human Milk from Mothers with Infants Admitted to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, According to Brazilian Regulations
Conclusion:
Most samples tested (> 80%) were considered top quality milk (< 4°D) based on acidity values, and milk energy content was preserved after storage. We conclude that the storage methods required by Brazilian regulations are suitable to ensure milk safety and energy content of stored milk when supplied to neonates. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Grazziotin, M. C. B., Grazziotin, A. L., Vidal, N. M., Freire, M. H. d. S., da Silva, R. P. G. V. C. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Exclusive Breastfeeding and the Acceptability of Donor Breast Milk for Sick, Hospitalized Infants in Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia: A Mixed-Methods Study
Conclusions:
Increasing mothers’ opportunities for contact with infants is the first step to increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates among hospitalized infants in Kupang. This will facilitate mothers to express their breast milk, improve the acceptability of DBM, and enhance the feasibility of establishing a DBM bank. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Murray, L., Anggrahini, S. M., Woda, R. R., Ayton, J. E., Beggs, S. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Effect of Promoter Polymorphisms on Cytokine Concentration in Preterm Breast Milk and Subsequent Infant Outcomes
Conclusion:
Maternal IL SNPs may affect IL breast milk levels and IL milk levels may be associated with infant outcomes. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Baumgartel, K. L., Groer, M. W., Cohen, S. M., Ren, D., Spatz, D. L., Conley, Y. P. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Informal Human Milk Sharing: A Qualitative Exploration of the Attitudes and Experiences of Mothers
Conclusion:
Awareness of HM sharing was high in this sample. Depending on the situation, mothers may consider participating in informal HM sharing and they may be facilitated by health professionals. Future research is required to establish the benefits and risks associated with informal HM sharing. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: OSullivan, E. J., Geraghty, S. R., Rasmussen, K. M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Walking the Talk
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Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Dodgson, J. E. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
The Relationship between Prenatal Antidepressant Use and the Decision to Breastfeed among Women Enrolled in a Randomized Exercise Intervention Trial
Conclusion:
Our study indicates that prenatal antidepressant medication use may be a potential barrier to breastfeeding initiation. Additional research is needed to better understand the factors that play a role in the relationship between prenatal antidepressant use and breastfeeding initiation. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Lewis, B. A., Schuver, K., Gjerdingen, D., Avery, M., Sirard, J., Marcus, B. H. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Breastfeeding Is Associated with Decreased Risk of Hospitalization among HIV-Exposed, Uninfected Kenyan Infants
Conclusion:
Among HEU infants, breastfeeding and nutrition status were associated with reduced hospitalization during the first year of life. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Asbjörnsdottir, K. H., Slyker, J. A., Maleche-Obimbo, E., Wamalwa, D., Otieno, P., Gichuhi, C. M., John-Stewart, G. Tags: Student Research Source Type: research
Pacifier Use and Exclusive Breastfeeding in Brazil
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Pacifier use was the strongest risk factor for EBF interruption. Effective strategies to reduce pacifier use among infants younger than 6 months may further improve EBF rates in Brazil. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Buccini, G. d. S., Perez-Escamilla, R., Venancio, S. I. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Maternal and Infant Secretory Immunoglobulin A across the Peripartum Period
Conclusion:
Maternal salivary sIgA is highly stable over the peripartum period, whereas breast milk and infant salivary sIgA was variable. Infant secretory IgA development does not depend positively on maternal salivary or breast milk sIgA. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Hibel, L. C., Schiltz, H. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Association between History of Gestational Diabetes and Exclusive Breastfeeding at Hospital Discharge
Conclusion:
Women with GDM history and women with inadequate GWG may need additional education to promote exclusive breastfeeding during maternal hospital stay. It is important for health care providers to assess both factors when providing education on exclusive breastfeeding and to support these women’s breastfeeding efforts in the early postpartum period to maximize potential for longer term breastfeeding success. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Haile, Z. T., Oza-Frank, R., Azulay Chertok, I. R., Passen, N. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
