Human breast milk promotes maturation of the infant gastrointestinal barrier, including the
promotion of mucus production. In the quest to produce next generation infant milk formula …

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6
months of life followed by complementary foods and sustained breastfeeding for at least 2 …

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a
nutrition assistance program in the US WIC served 2.5 million eligible Hispanic women …

Background Breastfeeding imparts numerous health and social benefits for families. Barriers
deter some individuals from breastfeeding. Rates are lower among certain populations …

Background and aims: An excessive weight loss (EWL) of> 10% after birth is associated with
serious health outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine factors that can reduce …

In this autoethnographic paper, I discuss the consequences of being exposed to two
competing breastfeeding discourses during my first mothering experience; the “self …

Introduction: Women often experience breastfeeding difficulties leading to premature
supplementation and cessation. Implementing evidence-informed eHealth resources in …

Breastfeeding inequity in the United States is a significant public health concern, with low-
income women facing disproportionate challenges that contribute to lower rates of …

Objective: To identify maternal (eg age, education level, partnership status), infant (eg
gestational age, Apgar scores, ventilation), and hospital-level characteristics (eg type of …

Background: Infant formula usage in hospitals is inevitable in certain circumstances. We
explored the high-risk groups who required formula during hospital stays during the post …