Breastfeeding is the evolved human infant feeding norm, practiced historically and across
cultures. Over the past 200 years, breastfeeding practices have eroded, reaching a nadir in …

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 …

Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding
for 6 months followed by continued breastfeeding with complementary food up to 2 years of …

Mothers who work and identify as feminists have been thrust into a new” COVID‐19 normal,”
finding themselves taking on roles that are “at odds” with their feminist identity (ie, the bulk of …

Background: Young mothers (age 14–24 years), who are often low income, are less likely
than other mothers to breastfeed for 6 months. They also are more likely to be diagnosed …

Receiving donor human milk for a baby can have a protective effect upon parental
wellbeing. A growing body of research also finds that being able to donate milk to a milk …

Background Breastfeeding up to two years and beyond supports the health and
neurobiological development of a child. Nevertheless, mothers experience criticism from …

This article provides a novel synthesis of anthropological research on infant sleep, focusing
on work in biological and sociocultural anthropology in the past decade. First, we briefly …

Background Breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates are shaped by complex and
interrelated determinants across individual, interpersonal, community, organisational, and …

Breastfeeding is critical for the healthy growth and development of infants. A diverse range
of infant-feeding methods are used around the world today. Many methods involve feeding …