BMC International Breastfeeding Journal
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International Breastfeeding Journal encompasses all aspects of breastfeeding. The journal addresses the need for a high-quality multi-disciplinary journal in the field. To help women breastfeed successfully, there is a need to understand both the physiology of lactation and the social and cultural context within which breastfeeding occurs. The journal addresses all of these aspects, including..
BMC International Breastfeeding Journal
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The collection of data on ‘infant feeding at hospital discharge’ is used to monitor breastfeeding outcomes, health service benchmarking, and research. While some Australian states have clear definitions of thi ..read more
BMC International Breastfeeding Journal
1d ago
The discontinuation of “Mother-Baby Friendly” accreditation, coupled with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, has contributed to reduced breastfeeding rates observed in parts of South Africa. Consequently, th ..read more
BMC International Breastfeeding Journal
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Lactational mastitis is a common painful and debilitating inflammation of breast tissue ..read more
BMC International Breastfeeding Journal
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Many mothers in high-income countries (HIC) do not breastfeed to the World Health Organisation’s recommendation of two years. This is particularly true for low-income women (LIW). They often face additional so ..read more
BMC International Breastfeeding Journal
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The World Health Organization and United Nations Children’s Fund recommend exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of an infant’s life. Although evidence suggests that maintaining breastfeeding ..read more
BMC International Breastfeeding Journal
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A lack of safety data on postpartum medication use presents a potential barrier to breastfeeding and may result in infant exposure to medications in breastmilk. The type and extent of medication use by lactati ..read more
BMC International Breastfeeding Journal
2w ago
Despite breastfeeding recommendations, the prevalence and length of breast milk feeding in developing nations is rapidly decreasing, with bottle feeding taking its place. This reduces the effectiveness of brea ..read more
Healthcare providers’ perceived barriers to providing breastfeeding support in Northwest rural China
BMC International Breastfeeding Journal
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Healthcare providers play important roles in supporting breastfeeding. Although there has been insufficient actual breastfeeding support from healthcare providers in China, little research has been conducted t ..read more
BMC International Breastfeeding Journal
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The dysphoric milk ejection reflex (D-MER) is a reflex that causes temporary discomfort during milk ejection. D-MER develops due to the effects of hormones involved in lactation, and it has been reported that ..read more
BMC International Breastfeeding Journal
1M ago
The number of pregnant women with congenital heart disease (CHD) is rising, and the disease poses increased risks of cardiovascular and obstetric complications during pregnancy, potentially impacting breastfee ..read more