ObjectiveTo investigate the protective effect of high-proportion breast milk feeding (>50%) on intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in very preterm infants (VPIs).MethodsThis was a retrospective secondary analysis of a prospective multi-center study ...
Zhi Zheng+13 more
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Early infant feeding and adiposity risk: from infancy to adulthood [PDF]
Introduction: Systematic reviews suggest that a longer duration of breast-feeding is associated with a reduction in the risk of later overweight and obesity.
Beilin, L J+10 more
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Predictors of breast-feeding in a developing country: results of a prospective cohort study. [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: Data on the prevalence and predictors of breast-feeding remain scarce in Lebanon. Moreover, no study has previously addressed the effect of the paediatrician's sex on breast-feeding.
Afifi, Rima+8 more
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Breast feeding practices and views among diabetic women: a retrospective cohort study [PDF]
Objective: to explore the pattern and experiences of breast-feeding practices among diabetic women. Design: retrospective cohort study using maternal records and postal questionnaires in a Baby-Friendly hospital. Participants: diabetic mothers including
Dickinson, F. M.+3 more
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Breast feeding in Australia: A comparative study of Aboriginal and non Aboriginal women [PDF]
The superiority of breast feeding over bottle feeding is universally acknowledged, and its crucial contribution to infant health is accepted by health authorities.
Glase, Kathryn
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Breast feeding and resilience against psychosocial stress [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Some early life exposures may result in a well controlled stress response, which can reduce stress related anxiety. Breast feeding may be a marker of some relevant exposures.
Ehlin, A, Montgomery, SM, Sacker, A
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Awareness, knowledge about breast feeding practices among urban mothers [PDF]
Background: The knowledge and awareness about breast feeding practices is influenced by educational qualification, type of family and support from the family.
A., Jyotsna+2 more
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Effect of breast feeding on intelligence in children: prospective study, sibling pairs analysis, and meta-analysis [PDF]
Objective To assess the importance of maternal intelligence, and the effect of controlling for it and other important confounders, in the link between breast feeding and children's intelligence.
Batty, G.D., Deary, I.J., Der, G.
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The role of CRKL in Breast Cancer Metastasis: Insights from Systems Biology [PDF]
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression post-transcriptionally. They are involved in key biological processes and then may play a major role in the development of human diseases including cancer, in particular their involvement in breast cancer metastasis has been confirmed.
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Relationship between breast feeding and obesity in children with low birth weight [PDF]
Background: Breast feeding appears to play a role in determining obesity and abdominal obesity during childhood, specifically in children with a history of low birth weight. Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the relation of breast-
Keyvani, Hossein+6 more
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