Late preterm infants (34 0/7–36 6/7 weeks of gestation) are often cared for in general
maternity units by clinicians who have limited experience with the specific needs of these …

During and after the maternity hospitalization, breastfeeding management for the LPI and
mother should incorporate evidence-based lactation technologies, including the breast …

Background Mothers of preterm infants face many challenges in breastfeeding, especially
regarding lactation. This study aimed to investigate the lactation status and challenges in …

Mounting scientific evidence documents the diverse health benefits of successful breast-
feeding for infants and mothers. The trend toward earlier discharge of newborns, however …

Breastfeeding mother–infant dyads should be followed closely until lactation is well
established and the infant is gaining well. Further research is needed to understand the …

Background The supply of breast milk to preterm infants tends to occur at a lower rate than
that recorded among term infants. We aimed to investigate the facilitators of and barriers to …

It is estimated that as many as 1 in 20 women worldwide are unable to successfully
breastfeed or provide adequate nutrition for their infants through their breast milk alone …

Early nutrition of newborns significantly influences their long-term health. Mother's own milk
(MOM) feeding lowers the incidence of complications in preterm infants and improves long …

Background: Preterm mother-infant dyads often face many obstacles to breastfeeding.
Preterm infants are at highest risk for low rates of exclusive breastfeeding. Research Aim: To …

Objective To synthesize the published research pertaining to breastfeeding establishment
and outcomes among late preterm infants and to describe the state of the science on …