Breastfeeding Difficulties and Risk for Early Breastfeeding Cessation [PDF]
Although breast milk is the normative feeding for infants, breastfeeding rates are lower than recommended. We investigated breastfeeding difficulties experienced by mothers in the first months after delivery and their association with early breastfeeding discontinuation. We conducted a prospective observational study.
Paola Marchisio+22 more
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Effect of breastfeeding on gastrointestinal infection in infants: A targeted maximum likelihood approach for clustered longitudinal data [PDF]
The PROmotion of Breastfeeding Intervention Trial (PROBIT) cluster-randomized a program encouraging breastfeeding to new mothers in hospital centers. The original studies indicated that this intervention successfully increased duration of breastfeeding and lowered rates of gastrointestinal tract infections in newborns. Additional scientific and popular
Moodie, Erica E. M.+3 more
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Controversies in Breastfeeding [PDF]
When addressing the compatibility of breastfeeding with certain maternal conditions, we need to differentiate between “contraindication” and “obstacle.” Failure to distinguish between the two confuses new mothers and their families, and engenders ...
Riccardo Davanzo, Riccardo Davanzo
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Breastfeeding duration and previous breastfeeding experience [PDF]
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of duration of earlier breastfeeding on the duration of breastfeeding with subsequent births. Medical records of 327 women who had had at least two deliveries were analysed; 89 of these women had had three deliveries.
Nagy, E.+4 more
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Mothers’ Body Appreciation and Postpartum Self-Esteem in Relation to Body Changes and Breastfeeding Difficulties: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Cyprus [PDF]
Objectives: This study explores the effect of pregnancy weight gain, acceptance of body changes, and breastfeeding difficulties on mothers’ self-esteem and body appreciation during the postpartum period.
Anastasia Kalli+6 more
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Pregnancy and neonatal outcomes after periconceptional exposure to isotretinoin in Koreans [PDF]
Objective Isotretinoin should not be used during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. Most pregnant women exposed to isotretinoin choose voluntary pregnancy termination due to concerns about birth defects.
Eun-Hwan Cha+9 more
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Urinary Type Hydrometrocolpos and Polydactyly in Two Newborns: Case Report [PDF]
Background: Abdominal masses secondary to urinary retention are rare among female neonates and approaching this pathologic condition, inevitably, poses a diagnostic challenge.
Ziba Mosayebi+6 more
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The rates of major malformations after gestational exposure to isotretinoin: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Objective Isotretinoin is among the most notorious human teratogens, documented originally as causing up to 30% of malformations. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the rates of major malformation (MM) among isotretinoin-exposed ...
Eun Jeong Choi+10 more
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Non-compliance with pregnancy prevention recommendations for isotretinoin in Korea between 2019–2020 [PDF]
Objective Isotretinoin is commonly prescribed worldwide despite its notorious teratogenicity. A risk management program (RMP) was introduced in Korea to prevent isotretinoin use during pregnancy.
Eun Jeong Choi, Jung Yeol Han
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SARS-CoV-2-Specific Antibodies in Breast Milk After COVID-19 Vaccination of Breastfeeding Women.
SARS-CoV-2–Specific Antibodies in Breast Milk After COVID-19 Vaccination of Breastfeeding Women On December 20, 2020, Israel initiated a national vaccination program against COVID-19.
Sivan Perl+6 more
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