scholarly journals The enablers and barriers to continue breast milk feeding in women returning to work

2016 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 825-835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaharah Sulaiman ◽  
Pranee Liamputtong ◽  
Lisa H. Amir
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Returning To Work ◽  
Milk Feeding

scholarly journals Practices, predictors and consequences of expressed breast-milk feeding in healthy full-term infants

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 492-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorothy Li Bai ◽  
Daniel Yee Tak Fong ◽  
Kris Yuet Wan Lok ◽  
Janet Yuen Ha Wong ◽  
Marie Tarrant
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
Full Term ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Expressed Breast Milk ◽  
Caesarean Section Delivery ◽  
Returning To Work ◽  
Milk Feeding

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence and predictors of expressed breast-milk feeding in healthy full-term infants and its association with total duration of breast-milk feeding.DesignProspective cohort study.SettingIn-patient postnatal units of four public hospitals in Hong Kong.SubjectsA total of 2450 mother–infant pairs were recruited in 2006–2007 and 2011–2012 and followed up prospectively for 12 months or until breast-milk feeding had stopped.ResultsAcross the first 6 months postpartum, the rate of exclusive expressed breast-milk feeding ranged from 5·1 to 8·0 % in 2006–2007 and from 18·0 to 19·8 % in 2011–2012. Factors associated with higher rate of exclusive expressed breast-milk feeding included supplementation with infant formula, lack of previous breast-milk feeding experience, having a planned caesarean section delivery and returning to work postpartum. Exclusive expressed breast-milk feeding was associated with an increased risk of early breast-milk feeding cessation when compared with direct feeding at the breast. The hazard ratio (95 % CI) ranged from 1·25 (1·04, 1·51) to 1·91 (1·34, 2·73) across the first 6 months.ConclusionsMothers of healthy term infants should be encouraged and supported to feed directly at the breast. Exclusive expressed breast-milk feeding should be recommended only when medically necessary and not as a substitute for feeding directly at the breast. Further research is required to explore mothers’ reasons for exclusive expressed breast-milk feeding and to identify the health outcomes associated with this practice.

Breast milk leukocytes

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1976 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 769-770
Author(s):  
Jane Pitt
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Breast Milk ◽  
Human Milk ◽  
Apparent Increase ◽  
Human Colostrum ◽  
Available Information ◽  
Portal Of Entry ◽  
Milk Feeding

The apparent increase in frequency of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis1 and the recognition that the gastrointestinal tract is often the portal of entry in neonatal sepsis2 has renewed interest in breast milk as a source of newborn immunity. Attention has recently focussed on milk leukocytes. The purpose of this commentary is to summarize the available information on this subject and to examine the implications that this knowledge may have on the possible use of human milk-feeding to protect the newborn from infection. Human colostrum and early milk contain 1 to 2 x 106 leukocytes; 80% to 90% of these are monocytic phagocytes and the remainder are lymphocytes.3,4

Recurrent late-onset neonatal sepsis traced to breast milk: A case report

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
G. Stepanovich ◽  
S.M. Donn
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Bacterial Load ◽  
Gi Tract ◽  
Reduction Strategy ◽  
Late Onset Sepsis ◽  
Nutritional Benefits ◽  
Culture Positive ◽  
Milk Feeding

Breast milk feeding is an important late-onset sepsis reduction strategy in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). However, multiple studies have reported transfer of bacteria-contaminated breast milk to infants. We describe a case of culture-positive breast milk resulting in persistent Enterococcus bacteremia in an infant. Beyond the development of an infant’s innate and specific immunity as well as colonization of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract with commensal organisms, the risk of bacterial translocation from the GI tract into the bloodstream is shaped and modified by maternal health, birth history, and an infant’s NICU course. While freezing and/or pasteurizing breast milk reduces or eliminates its bacterial load, it also diminishes its immunologic and nutritional benefits.

A Retrospective Study Identifying Breast Milk Feeding Disparities in Infants with Cleft Palate

2018 ◽  
Vol 118 (11) ◽  
pp. 2154-2161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele M. Gottschlich ◽  
Theresa Mayes ◽  
Chris Allgeier ◽  
Laura James ◽  
Jane Khoury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Breast Milk ◽  
Cleft Palate ◽  
Milk Feeding

scholarly journals Intermittent Kangaroo Mother Care and the Practice of Breastfeeding Late Preterm Infants: Results from Four Hospitals in Different Provinces of China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Zhang ◽  
Zhiying Duan ◽  
Yingxi Zhao ◽  
Sarah Williams ◽  
Stephen Wall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Kangaroo Mother Care ◽  
Late Preterm ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Late Preterm Infants ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
Milk Feeding

Abstract Background China has an extremely low exclusive breastfeeding rate. Kangaroo mother care (KMC) has been shown to increase the exclusive breastfeeding rate among infants born extremely or very preterm. However, there is limited evidence surrounding intermittent KMC and exclusive breastfeeding in late preterm infants. In our study we investigated the association between the provision of intermittent KMC and breastfeeding practice for late preterm infants in four hospitals in different provinces of China. Methods Intermittent KMC was recommended to the mothers of all preterm infants admitted to the postnatal wards of participating hospitals between March 2018 and March 2019. Those who agreed to practice KMC were enrolled in the “KMC group”, those who did not were enrolled in the “No KMC group”. Basic maternal socio-demographic information was collected, feeding practice; outcome and method, were recorded daily whilst in hospital. A follow-up survey of feeding practice was conducted 42 days after discharge. Calculations for feeding practice were performed separately for both groups. Logistics regression was used to analyze the association between KMC and feeding outcome and method, adjusting for socio-demographic covariates. Results Among the 844 mothers participating in the study, 627 (74.3%) chose to perform KMC. More of the mothers who provided KMC were exclusively breast milk feeding their infants in the 24 hours before hospital discharge (54.6%) and at follow-up (57.3%), compared to mothers who did not provide KMC (34.6% at discharge and 33.2% at follow-up,). Mothers in the KMC group were more likely to be breastfeeding (method) than mothers in the No KMC group (65.3% vs. 52.1% at discharge, and 83.1% vs. 67.3% at follow up). Logistic regression indicated that compared with the No KMC group, mothers who provided KMC were twice as likely to be exclusively breast milk feeding their infants at discharge (OR=2.15 (1.53-3.02)), use breastfeeding method at discharge as opposed to other means such as bottle or cup feeding (OR=1.61 (1.15-2.25)), be exclusive breast milk feeding at follow-up (OR=2.55 (1.81-3.61)), and use breastfeeding method at follow-up (OR=2.09 (1.44-3.02)). Conclusions Intermittent KMC was associated with a nearly doubled increase in exclusive breast milk feeding (outcome) and breastfeeding (method) at both discharge and 42 days after discharge for late preterm infants. This is especially important in China where exclusive breastfeeding rates are low, intermittent KMC provides a feasible means to increase the likelihood of these vulnerable infants receiving the benefits of exclusive breastmilk.

Hospitalization, Breast-Milk Feeding, and Growth in Infants with Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip and Palate Born in Denmark

2008 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 628-632 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa H. V. Smedegaard ◽  
Dorthe R. N. Marxen ◽  
Jette H. V. Moes ◽  
Eva N. Glassou ◽  
Cand Scientsan
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Cleft Palate ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Cleft Lip And Palate ◽  
First Year ◽  
Health Visitors ◽  
Facial Clefts ◽  
Growth References ◽  
First Year Of Life ◽  
Milk Feeding

Objective: To evaluate if the duration of postpartum hospitalization, duration of breast-milk feeding, and growth during the first year of life in infants with cleft lip and palate (CLP) and cleft palate (CP) are comparable to infants without facial clefts. Design: Prospective data collection using a registration chart developed by the authors. Setting: Special health care of infants with CLP/CP born in Denmark. Participants: All mature infants with CLP/CP born in 2003 and 2004 were included. Of 165 infants, 115 participated in the study. Intervention: In Denmark, parents of children with CLP/CP receive counseling. This counseling is managed by specially trained health visitors/nurses and is initiated at birth. The counseling seeks to support parents’ confidence in having an infant with CLP/CP and to initiate a relationship between the infant and the parents. Main Outcome Measures: Duration of postpartum hospitalization, duration of breast-milk feeding, and weight and length at birth, 5 months of age, and 12 months of age. Results: Hospitalization was 4 days and comparable to that of infants without CLP/CP. The infants with CLP/CP received breast milk but for a shorter period compared with infants without CLP/CP. Weights at birth, 5 months of age, and 12 months of age were identical with Danish growth references. Conclusion: The authors find the results satisfactory and believe that the counseling provided by the health visitors/nurses plays a part in the results.

scholarly journals The role of early years care providers in supporting continued breastfeeding and breast milk feeding

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsay Dombrowski ◽  
Susan Henderson ◽  
Joyce Leslie ◽  
Khadija Mohammed ◽  
Dorothy Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Milk Feeding

Breast and Breast Milk Feeding

2013 ◽  
pp. 96-96
Author(s):  
MMA Faridi ◽  
Priyanka Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Milk Feeding

scholarly journals A quality initiative to improve exclusive breast milk feeding in preterm neonates

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 131-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitasha Bagga ◽  
Ramya Nadipineni ◽  
Ashik Mohamed ◽  
Preetham Poddutoor ◽  
Dinesh Kumar Chirla
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Preterm Neonates ◽  
Milk Feeding
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