We compared factors mediating motherhood experiences among Black nursing mothers
living with HIV in two North American cities to one African city. Motherhood was measured …

Utilization of community health centres for child health care instead of hospital outpatient
clinics is being promoted in China. To evaluate breastfeeding rates and health outcomes of …

Objective: To conduct a literature review about the ten steps of the Baby Friendly Hospital
Initiative (BFHI). Methods: We sought documents and scientific papers published in the …

A very special gratitude goes to my husband, Mr. Godfrey Odinga, and sons Patrick and Alex
for your continued inspiration, support and always believing in me. My deepest appreciation …

Increasing the number of infants exclusively breastfeeding on discharge from the hospital
after birth is a key goal of breastfeeding policy in New South Wales (NSW), Australia …

We conducted an environmental scan using a mixed methods approach to determine the
types and frequencies of breastfeeding resources available to mothers of infants in …

This study used a retrospective comparison of 2 naturally occurring groups, first to examine
how exclusive versus partial breastfeeding relates to duration of breastfeeding and, second …

Background While breastfeeding in the United States is on the rise, trends among infants
admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are less known. The objective of this …

High prolactin levels have been associated with increased breast cancer risk. Prolactin is
essential for breast-feeding. Prolactin is lowered primarily by the first full-term pregnancy …

Aim: The aim of this study was to document current practice in an Australia city regarding the
introduction of whole cows milk to children under the age of 12 months. Methods: A cohort …