Where are the data linking infant outcomes, breastfeeding and medicine exposure? A systematic scoping review. by Sue Jordan, Sophia Komninou, Sandra Lopez Leon

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Information on the impact of medicines on breastfeeding and the breastfed infant remains scarce. …”
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Cessation of Exclusive Breastfeeding and Determining Factors at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia by Bayew Kelkay, Eshetie Kindalem, Animut Tagele, Yohannes Moges

“…Background. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is the gold standard of infant feeding practice which lasts up to 6 months postpartum. …”
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Commentary: Effective communication about pregnancy, birth, lactation, breastfeeding and newborn care: the importance of sexed language by Maddalena Giacomozzi, Maddalena Giacomozzi, Maaike Muntinga, Sally Pezaro

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Daily iron supplementation does not impact on prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding or growth in young breastfed Gambian infants by Sophie Moore, Carla Cerami, Isabella Stelle, Mamadou Bah, Hans Verhoef

“…This secondary analysis explores the impact of iron supplementation on duration of exclusive breastfeeding and growth.Methods Breastfed 6–10 week-old infants were supplemented for 14 weeks with either daily iron or placebo (n=101). …”
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Practices supporting cue-based breastfeeding of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units across Europe by Bente Silnes Tandberg, Hege Grundt, Ragnhild Maastrup, Annie Aloysius, Livia Nagy, Renée Flacking

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Exclusive Breastfeeding Knowledge, Intention to Practice and Predictors among Primiparous Women in Enugu South-East, Nigeria by Chikaodili N. Ihudiebube-Splendor, Chinyelu B. Okafor, Agnes N. Anarado, Nonyelum N. Jisieike-Onuigbo, Anthonia U. Chinweuba, Ada C. Nwaneri, Joyce C. Arinze, Paulina C. Chikeme

“…Knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among women is essential when promoting optimal breastfeeding practices. …”
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Identification of Breastfeeding Problems using LATCH Score and the Impact of Lactation Counselling: A Quasi-experimental Study by Sandhya Devi Lingala, Nerella Jwala Vasavi, Amara Jyothi Addanki, Lakshmi Prasanna Chintha, Nagireddy Anusha Reddy

“…Assessing breastfeeding in the early postnatal period, prior to discharge, is crucial for successful breastfeeding. …”
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Is there a role for nutritional advice during breastfeeding for infant colic relief? A mixed-method study by Belén Vázquez, Michelle Barrow, James Neil, Karin Seidler

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Impact of gestational diabetes on depression and breastfeeding self-efficacy in the postpartum period in a selected hospital of Bhubaneswar by Tanupama Karna, Kalyani Rath, Anusuya Behera

Subjects: “…breastfeeding self-efficacy…”
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AND THE INCIDENCE OF STUNTED GROWTH IN INFANTS IN THE VILLAGE OF TALANGKUSKO, TUREN DISTRICT, MALANG by Riza Arsanty Fahrina, Rize Budi Amalia

Subjects: “…exclusive breastfeeding, stunted growth, infants…”
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Influenza vaccination hesitancy and related factors among pregnant and breastfeeding women: A cross-sectional study by Dania Comparcini, Giancarlo Cicolini, Melania Totaro, Letizia Governatori, Francesco Pastore, Daniela Miniscalco, Maria Elena Flacco, Eustachio Cuscianna, Silvio Tafuri, Valentina Simonetti

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Views of First-Time Expectant Mothers on Breastfeeding: A Study in Three Health Facilities in Accra, Ghana by Freda Intiful, Claudia Osei, Rebecca Steele-Dadzie, Ruth Nyarko, Matilda Asante

“…The results indicated the intention to breastfeed, though some were willing to opt for formula feeding when the need arises. Knowledge on breastfeeding issues was minimal among this group. Common sources of information on breastfeeding issues were obtained from home (relatives), hospital, and television. …”
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Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Varies Widely: A Need for Further Education by Vivian Wai-Mei Huang, Hsiu-Ju Chang, Karen Ivy Kroeker, Karen Jean Goodman, Kathleen M. Hegadoren, Levinus Albert Dieleman, Richard Neil Fedorak

“…Women with IBD require maintenance therapies during pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, physician management of IBD during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been well characterized. …”
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A community-based father education intervention on breastfeeding practice in Ethiopia: a quasi-experimental study by Wolde Melese Ayele, Tesfaye Birhane Tegegne, Asnakew Molla Mekonen

Subjects: “…Breastfeeding…”
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Prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in exclusive breastfed babies in first 6 months of life by Yasser A. Ahmed, Mohammed M.S. Younis, Abd E.A. Alsayed Ahmed, Esraa R.M. Ahmed

Subjects: “…breastfeeding…”
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Comparison of the Effect of Distance and Faceto- face Breastfeeding Education on Female Nursing Students’ Knowledge: A Quasiexperimental Study by Marjan Kevenjan, Fatemeh Vizeshfar, Ladan Zarshenas

Subjects: “…breastfeeding…”
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Attitudes and Barriers to Breastfeeding among Mothers in Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Razan Yasser Abulreesh, Ibtihaj Abdullah Alqahtani, Zainah Yahya Alshehri, Maha Ali Alsubaie, Shatha Nasser Alburayh, Norah Mohammed Alzamil, Hayat Saleh Alzahrani

“…Background. Breastfeeding provides unsurpassed natural nutrition to the newborn and infant. …”
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A scoping review on current technology-based approaches to support breastfeeding and informal human milk exchange practices. by Siti Fatimah Abdul Razak, Nur Liyana Rosli, Noor Hisham Kamis, Norsyamlina Che Abdul Rahim, Mohd Fikri Azli Abdullah

“…This study aims to identify the system focused on personalized breastfeeding tracking and monitoring, online discussion forum, web-based consultation, and breastfeeding station locator. …”
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Discordance in Couples Pregnancy Intentions and Breastfeeding Duration: Results from the National Survey of Family Growth 2011–2013 by Jordyn T. Wallenborn, Gregory Chambers, Elizabeth P. Lowery, Saba W. Masho

“…However, research surrounding parental pregnancy intention discrepancies and breastfeeding duration is limited. This study aims to examine the relationship between couple’s discordant pregnancy intention and breastfeeding duration. …”
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The effect of Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative compliance on the association between mode of birth and breastfeeding initiation in Sri Lanka by Laavanya Lokeesan, Elizabeth Martin, Rebecca Byrne, Yvette D. Miller

“…Abstract Background In Sri Lanka, there is some evidence that the likelihood of breastfeeding initiation varies by exposure to Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative [BFHI]-compliant care and mode of birth. …”
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