A Case Report of a Breastfed Infants Excessive Weight Gains over 14 Months
We report the case of an infant with excessive weight gains that persisted throughout 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding. The mother chose to continue breastfeeding despite medical advice to wean, and high weight gains continued for a further 8 months of breastfeeding and complementary foods. This is the first reported case of an exclusively breastfed infant with excessive weight gains (> 97th percentile) with contemporaneous measures of 24-hour breast milk intake and doses and concentrations of protein, fat, and energy. We found a high breast milk protein dose, which is associated with increased weight gain and lean b...
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - April 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Perrella, S. L., Geddes, D. T. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Successful Breastfeeding Outcome of a Woman with a Nevus of the Nipple: A Case Study
Unusual conditions of the nipple and breast may interfere with breastfeeding. Nevi of the nipple are rare, and breastfeeding outcomes of women with this condition have only been briefly reported in the literature. This case describes the proactive lactation management and successful breastfeeding outcome of a woman with a large, roughly textured nevus located on her right nipple and areola. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - April 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Yikilmaz, S. R., Wilson-Clay, B. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Promoting Breastfeeding-Friendly Hospital Practices: A Washington State Learning Collaborative Case Study
Conclusion:
This learning collaborative approach was valued by participants. Future efforts can be guided by these evaluation findings. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - April 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Freney, E., Johnson, D., Knox, I. Tags: Student Research Source Type: research
Breastfeeding Knowledge and Attitudes of Nevada Health Care Professionals Remain Virtually Unchanged over 10 Years
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Despite growing societal enthusiasm and support, the baseline knowledge of and attitudes toward breastfeeding showed minimal change over 10 years. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - April 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Sigman-Grant, M., Kim, Y. Tags: Original Research: Brief Report Source Type: research
Ultrasound Imaging of Breastfeeding--A Window to the Inside: Methodology, Normal Appearances, and Application
Ultrasound imaging has been employed as a noninvasive technique to explore the sucking dynamics of the breastfeeding infant over the past 40 years. Recent improvements in the resolution of ultrasound images have allowed a more detailed description of the tongue movements during sucking, identification of oral structures, and measurements of nipple position and tongue motion. Several different scanning planes can be used and each show sucking from a different perspective. Ultrasound techniques and image anatomy are described in detail in this review and provide the basis for implementation in the objective assessment of bre...
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - April 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Geddes, D. T., Sakalidis, V. S. Tags: Special Report: State of the Science Source Type: research
Transfer of Methamphetamine (MA) into Breast Milk and Urine of Postpartum Women who Smoked MA Tablets during Pregnancy: Implications for Initiation of Breastfeeding
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Smoked MA shows a similar breast milk pharmacokinetic pattern to previously reported intravenous MA. Breastfeeding can be safely initiated in mothers whose urine MA screen has turned negative for ≥ 24 hours. However, concurrent maternal substance use treatment and screening is necessary for continued promotion of lactation. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - April 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Chomchai, C., Chomchai, S., Kitsommart, R. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Medications, "Natural" Products, and Pharmacovigilance during Breastfeeding: A Mixed-Methods Study on Womens Opinions
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In the dilemma of the mothers needing drug treatment, health professionals play a crucial role. They should convey evidence-based information on the compatibility of drugs with breastfeeding and provide individualized treatments, tailored to the single mother–baby case. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - April 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Colaceci, S., Giusti, A., De Angelis, A., Della Barba, M. I., De Vincenti, A. Y., Vellone, E., Alvaro, R. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Psychometric Properties of the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale among a Multiethnic Population during Pregnancy
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The 15-item IIFAS is a psychometrically sound measurement tool that health care professionals can use to understand the diverse infant feeding attitudes and knowledge among different ethnic groups in order to provide breastfeeding interventions that are culturally sensitive. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - April 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Lau, Y., Htun, T. P., Lim, P. I., Ho-Lim, S. S. T., Klainin-Yobas, P. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Validation of the Arabic Version of the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale among Lebanese Women
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The 17-item IIFAS-A is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring women’s infant feeding attitudes in the Arab context. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - April 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Charafeddine, L., Tamim, H., Soubra, M., de la Mora, A., Nabulsi, M., Research and Advocacy Breastfeeding Team, Nabulsi, Charafeddine, Kabakian, Yehya, Tamim, Sinno, Masri Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Relationship between the Infant Feeding Preferences of Chinese Mothers Immediate Social Network and Early Breastfeeding Cessation
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The infant feeding preferences of mothers’ immediate social network are significantly associated with breastfeeding continuation. Prenatal breastfeeding education programs should involve significant family members to promote breastfeeding. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - April 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Bai, D. L., Fong, D. Y. T., Lok, K. Y. W., Tarrant, M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Factors Affecting the Choice and Desire to Exclusively Breastfeed in Jamaica: A Cross-Sectional Study at 6 Weeks Postpartum
Conclusion:
Antenatal and postnatal breastfeeding sessions should place more emphasis on dispelling maternal myths and misperceptions regarding signs of satiety and hunger in infants and reinforcing the knowledge that breast milk alone is sufficient for the first 6 months of life. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - April 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Harrison, A., Fletcher-Groves, S., Gordon-Strachan, G., Thame, M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Breastfeeding Duration and Primary Reasons for Breastfeeding Cessation among Women with Postpartum Depressive Symptoms
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There is a high prevalence of depressive symptoms among new mothers, and most do not breastfeed for recommended time periods. Increased PDS screening during prenatal and postpartum visits and promotion of lactation support services may better address the high rates of PDS and suboptimal breastfeeding behavior. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - April 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Bascom, E. M., Napolitano, M. A. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Breastfeeding and Postnatal Depression: A Prospective Cohort Study in Sabah, Malaysia
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Full breastfeeding appeared to be negatively associated with postnatal depressive symptoms for mothers residing in Sabah. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - April 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Mohamad Yusuff, A. S., Tang, L., Binns, C. W., Lee, A. H. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Reliability of Lactation Assessment Tools Applied to Overweight and Obese Women
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We demonstrated differences in the interrater reliability of 4 lactation assessment tools when applied to overweight/obese women, with the lowest values observed on day 4. Swallowing assessment was particularly unreliable. Researchers and clinicians using these scales should be aware of the differences in their psychometric behavior. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - April 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Chapman, D. J., Doughty, K., Mullin, E. M., Perez-Escamilla, R. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Prepregnancy Obesity Class Is a Risk Factor for Failure to Exclusively Breastfeed at Hospital Discharge among Latinas
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Maternal prepregnancy obesity class is an important predictor of exclusive breastfeeding status at hospital discharge among overweight and obese Latinas. Future research should examine why in-hospital exclusive breastfeeding behaviors differ by obesity class to subsequently inform the design of breastfeeding promotion and support interventions tailored to the needs of Latinas by obesity class. Culturally appropriate prenatal breastfeeding promotion interventions emphasizing action and coping planning should be considered. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - April 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Martinez, J. L., Chapman, D. J., Perez-Escamilla, R. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
