In this Series paper, we examine how mother and baby attributes at the individual level
interact with breastfeeding determinants at other levels, how these interactions drive …

Objective The aim of this systematic review was to explore the impact of the COVID-19
pandemic on breastfeeding support services and continuation rates. Methods Electronic …

Abstract Background The World Health Assembly set a global target of increasing exclusive
breastfeeding for infants under 6 months to at least 50% by year 2025. However, little is …

Breastmilk contains many important nutrients, anti-inflammatory agents, and
immunomodulators. It is the preferred nutrition source for infants. However, the association …

Provision of human milk is crucial for maternal and infant health. However, exclusive
breastfeeding may exacerbate mood disorders in women unable to achieve this goal. A …

Breastfeeding is recommended for all neonates due to a known variety of beneficial effects,
but infants can be infected by cell-associated bacteria and viruses from breast milk, such as …

Although many studies have examined broad patterns of effects on pregnancy and infant
outcomes after disasters, the causes of adverse outcomes are not always clear. Disasters …

Background: Breast milk is vital for the growth and development of preterm infants. However,
in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), mothers often encounter significant challenges in …

Objective The purpose of this study was to examine maternal perceptions of postnatal
breastfeeding support in the hospital before and after designation to the Baby-Friendly …

Aim To evaluate the association between maternal obesity, gestational diabetes (GDM), and
birth size with infant fat-mass (FM) accretion from 1 to 6 months (M). Methods Healthy …