This review examines anthropological contributions over the past decade to the biocultural
processes and practices of lactation via the analytical pillars of colonialism, racial capitalism …

Breastfeeding and the place of sleep for the mother and the infant have been controversial
internationally due to reported concerns regarding infant deaths despite the known benefits …

A central goal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is the development of clinical
protocols for managing common medical problems that may impact breastfeeding success …

The human need for sleep is universal and unquestioned; however, humans vary in their
sleep needs according to age, individual differences, as well as cultural and social norms …

This review aimed to better understand the underlying physiology of the risks and benefits of
bed-sharing. Eight databases were searched using terms relating to adult–infant/baby, bed …

Co-sleeping is a complex familial phenomenon that has yet to be well understood by
Western scientists. This paper provides an interdisciplinary review of research from …

Background Though recommended by numerous guidelines, adherence to supine sleep
position during the first year of life is variable across the globe. Methods This systematic …

A central goal of The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is the development of clinical
protocols for managing common medical problems that may impact breastfeeding success …

Studies have shown that breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk of Sudden Infant
Death Syndrome (SIDS)(1, 2) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID)(3), and the …

Human infants spend most of their time sleeping, but over the first few years of life their sleep
becomes regulated to coincide more closely with adult sleep (Galland et al., 2012; …