Membership Application
(Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Membership Application Source Type: research
Association News from the ILCA Board of Directors
(Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Association News Source Type: research
Changes in Pasteurized Donor Human Milk during Refrigeration
(Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Tobio-Gimeno, A., Escuder-Vieco, D., Flores-Anton, B., Vazquez-Roman, S., Pallas-Alonso, C. R. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Research and Project Abstracts Presented at the 2016 ILCA Conference: Chicago, Illinois, USA, July 20-23, 2016
(Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: 2016 ILCA Abstracts Source Type: research
Postpartum Anxiety and Infant-Feeding Outcomes: A Systematic Review
There is increasing evidence for the effect of postpartum anxiety (PPA) on maternal and infant health outcomes. Despite evidence linking suboptimal infant-feeding outcomes with other indices of maternal mental health, the relationship between PPA and infant feeding has not yet been reviewed. A systematic review with narrative synthesis was conducted to examine the relationship between PPA and infant-feeding outcomes. Electronic searches were performed using specific keywords (eg, "postnatal anxiet*"; "breastfeed*"). A hand search of selected journals and reference lists of included articles was then conducted. All studies ...
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Fallon, V., Groves, R., Halford, J. C. G., Bennett, K. M., Harrold, J. A. Tags: Review Source Type: research
National Survey of Convention Centers Lactation Facilities
Conclusion:
Return to work and breastfeeding in public are commonly reported barriers to breastfeeding. This survey clearly demonstrates a lack of accommodations in very public areas that are visited by women on a regular basis. Policy changes are necessary so all women can be supported in reaching their personal breastfeeding goals. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Koo, K., Spatz, D. Tags: Original Research: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Optimal Distribution and Utilization of Donated Human Breast Milk: A Novel Approach
Conclusion:
Cumulative energy intake from DEBM can be improved by categorizing and distributing milk according to energy content. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Simpson, J. H., McKerracher, L., Cooper, A., Barnett, D., Gentles, E., Cairns, L., Gerasimidis, K. Tags: Original Research: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Factors Associated with Recurrent Infant Feeding Practices in Subsequent Births: A Population-Based Longitudinal Study
Conclusion:
Infant feeding practices were strongly recurrent, highlighting the importance of successful breastfeeding for first-time mothers. Additional support for young mothers from disadvantaged backgrounds accounting for infant feeding history, experiences, and common barriers could improve recurrent exclusive breastfeeding and positively affect infant and maternal health. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Bentley, J. P., Bond, D., de Vroome, M., Yip, E., Nassar, N. Tags: Student Research Source Type: research
The Short Form of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale as a Prognostic Factor of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Mandarin-Speaking Chinese Mothers
Conclusion:
The exclusive breastfeeding rate among Chinese women is far from satisfactory. The Chinese (Mandarin) version of the BSES-SF can help in identifying mothers who need more support for exclusive breastfeeding before 6 months postpartum. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Ip, W.-Y., Gao, L.-L., Choi, K.-C., Chau, J. P.-C., Xiao, Y. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Reasons for Infant Feeding Decisions in Low-Income Families in Washington, DC
Conclusion:
Clients of WIC initiated breastfeeding at a high rate but either supplemented with formula or stopped breastfeeding for reasons that could be remedied by improved prenatal education, encouragement of exclusive breastfeeding in the hospital, and more outpatient support. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Oniwon, O., Tender, J. A. F., He, J., Voorhees, E., Moon, R. Y. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Factors Influencing Parent Reports of Facilitators and Barriers to Human Milk Supply in Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Conclusion:
The parent’s gender and education and the infant’s birth weight are crucial considerations for establishing optimal practices for supporting breastfeeding. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Alves, E., Magano, R., Amorim, M., Nogueira, C., Silva, S. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Navigating Return to Work and Breastfeeding in a Hospital with a Comprehensive Employee Lactation Program: The Voices of Mothers
Conclusion:
Returning to work while breastfeeding requires time and commitment of the mother, and a supportive employee lactation program may ease that transition of return to work. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Froh, E. B., Spatz, D. L. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Adaptation and Validation of the Arabic Version of the Infant Breastfeeding Knowledge Questionnaire among Lebanese Women
Conclusion:
The Arabic 16-item BFK-A has an acceptable reliability, similar to the original instrument. Further studies are encouraged to confirm the validity of the 16-item BFK-A among other Arab populations. There is also a need to develop more reliable instruments to use in lactation research in this context. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Tamim, H., Ghandour, L. A., Shamsedine, L., Charafeddine, L., Nasser, F., Khalil, Y., Nabulsi, M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Maternal Buprenorphine Maintenance and Lactation
Conclusion:
These data find low concentrations of buprenorphine and metabolites in human milk and lend support to the recommendation for lactation among stable buprenorphine-maintained women. However, the correlation between maternal dose and maternal plasma and human milk buprenorphine concentrations bears further study. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Jansson, L. M., Spencer, N., McConnell, K., Velez, M., Tuten, M., Harrow, C. A., Jones, H. E., Swortwood, M. J., Barnes, A. J., Scheidweiler, K. B., Huestis, M. A. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Public Reporting of Hospital-Specific Breastfeeding Measures: A Qualitative Study of Hospital Staff and Administrators
Conclusion:
Publicly reported, hospital-specific breastfeeding measures may prompt hospitals to monitor and improve maternity care practices related to supporting breastfeeding. (Source: Journal of Human Lactation)
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Jurkowski, J. M., Svistova, J., Nguyen, T., Dennison, B. A. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
