We have limited understanding of the organisational issues at the health facility-level that
impact providers and care as it relates to mistreatment in childbirth, especially in low-and …

Background Physicians and nurses are expected to support breastfeeding mothers.
However, there is a lack of standardized lactation education throughout training programs …

Background: Mothers' own milk (MOM) has more than nutritional benefits for extremely
preterm infants (< 28 weeks). However, mothers encounter barriers that make it difficult to …

Background Mothers of preterm infants often perceive the infant as having problems with
crying, sleeping and feeding, sometimes summarised as 'state-regulation'. Breastfeeding …

All health professional organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for at least 6
months, with continued breastfeeding for 1 year or more after birth. Women cite lack of …

Background: The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative represents a global effort to support
breastfeeding. Commitment to this program has been associated with the longer duration …

The preterm baby is born at a critical period for the growth and development of the
gastrointestinal and neuromotor systems. Breast milk is the food of choice for infants during …

Background: Although research has demonstrated positive impacts of family-centered care
(FCC), many neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses hesitate to fully engage in its …

The aim of this study was to assess Jordanian neonatal nurses' knowledge and beliefs
toward the application of kangaroo mother care in the neonatal intensive care unit. A cross …

Objective Preterm birth impacts approximately 10% of women globally. Midwives are often
the first point of care after the birth of a preterm infant providing mothers with information and …