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Early infant feeding and adiposity risk: from infancy to adulthood [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
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
core   +2 more sources

Barriers and Opportunities for Improved Exclusive Breast-Feeding Practices in Tanzania: Household Trials With Mothers and Fathers

open access: yesFood and Nutrition Bulletin, 2019
Background: Effective promotion of exclusive breast-feeding (EBF) is needed to improve child nutrition and survival. Objective: We explored barriers and facilitators to EBF in rural Tanzania and assessed parents’ willingness and ability to try specific ...
C. Matare   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Addressing barriers to exclusive breast-feeding in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and programmatic implications

open access: yesPublic Health Nutrition, 2017
Objective Despite numerous global initiatives on breast-feeding, trend data show exclusive breast-feeding (EBF) rates have stagnated over the last two decades.
J. Kavle   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Breast feeding practices and views among diabetic women: a retrospective cohort study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
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
core   +1 more source

Barriers to exclusive breast-feeding in Indonesian hospitals: a qualitative study of early infant feeding practices

open access: yesPublic Health Nutrition, 2018
Objective Although initiating breast-feeding is common in Indonesia, rates of exclusive breast-feeding are low. Our objective was to identify early barriers to exclusive breast-feeding in Indonesian hospitals. Design Qualitative.
V. Flaherman   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Breast feeding and resilience against psychosocial stress [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
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
core   +2 more sources

Determinants of timely initiation of breastfeeding among mothers in Goba Woreda, South East Ethiopia : a cross sectional study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Background: Although breastfeeding is universal in Ethiopia, ranges of regional differences in timely initiation of breastfeeding have been documented. Initiation of breastfeeding is highly bound to cultural factors that may either enhance or inhibit the
Setegn, Tesfaye   +2 more
core   +1 more source

History of breast feeding and risk of incident endometriosis: prospective cohort study

open access: yesBritish medical journal, 2017
Objective To investigate the association between lifetime breast feeding, exclusive breast feeding, postpartum amenorrhea, and incidence of endometriosis among parous women. Design Prospective cohort study.
L. Farland   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Changes in the prevalence of breast feeding in preterm infants discharged from neonatal units: a register study over 10 years

open access: yesBMJ Open, 2016
Objective There are indications that the prevalence of exclusively breastfed preterm infants is decreasing in Sweden. The objective was to investigate trends in exclusive breast feeding at discharge from Swedish neonatal units and associated factors in ...
J. Ericson   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Informing the ‘early years’ agenda in Scotland: understanding infant feeding patterns using linked datasets [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Background: Providing infants with the ‘best possible start in life’ is a priority for the Scottish Government. This is reflected in policy and health promotion strategies to increase breast feeding, which gives the best source of nutrients for healthy ...
Ajetunmobi, Omotomilola   +5 more
core   +1 more source

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