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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Breastfeeding Initiation ─ United States, 2019
Breastfeeding is the optimal source of nutrition for most infants (1). Although breastfeeding rates in the United States have increased during the past decade, racial/ethnic disparities persist (2).
Katelyn V. Chiang+3 more
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Reason for Termination of Breastfeeding and the Length of Breastfeeding [PDF]
In third world countries the length of breastfeeding often has a major influence on child mortality, morbidity and nutritional status. When evaluating the impact of length of breastfeeding the reason why a mother terminates breastfeeding is usually not taken into consideration.Risk factors for termination of breastfeeding were studied in a prospective ...
Jakobsen, M S+3 more
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The effects of mother’s education on achieving exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia
Background Even though the Indonesian government have set regulations for maintaining exclusive breastfeeding practices, the coverage remains low.
A. Laksono+3 more
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Alcohol and Breastfeeding [PDF]
While the harmful effects of alcohol during pregnancy are well-established, the consequences of alcohol intake during lactation have been far less examined. We reviewed available data on the prevalence of alcohol intake during lactation, the influence of alcohol on breastfeeding, the pharmacokinetics of alcohol in lactating women and nursing infants ...
Maija Bruun Haastrup+4 more
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Background Breastfeeding can be affected by maternal employment. This is important considering that in 2019, 47.1% of women globally participated in the labor force.
M. Vilar-Compte+6 more
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Protein cysteine residues can be oxidized by nitric oxide (NO) to form protein S‐nitrosothiols (SNOs) in a process called S‐nitrosylation. S‐nitrosoglutathione reductase (GSNOR) is a highly specific denitrase for GSNO; it controls the intracellular levels of GSNO and protein SNOs and protects the body from nitrosative stress.
Yu‐Xin Zhang+9 more
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Efficacy of Fluconazole Prophylaxis on Invasive Candidiasis Infection in Extremely Low Birth Weight Neonates [PDF]
Background: Invasive candidiasis infection is one of the main life-threatening problems for extremely low birth weight (ELBW) neonates who are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Hosein Dalili+8 more
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Ankyloglossia and breastfeeding [PDF]
Ankyloglossia (or tongue-tie) is a relatively uncommon congenital anomaly defined by an abnormally short lingual frenulum. Associations between tongue-tie and breastfeeding problems in infants have been inconsistent, and are a longstanding source of controversy in the medical community.
Rowan-Legg, Anne+7 more
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Experiences of breastfeeding during COVID‐19: Lessons for future practical and emotional support
The COVID‐19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown and social distancing led to changes to breastfeeding support available to women in the United Kingdom. Face‐to‐face professional support was reduced, and face‐to‐face peer support was cancelled.
A. Brown, N. Shenker
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Abstract Whatever the circumstances, the separation of infants from their mothers at birth is a traumatic experience for all concerned. The paper reports on a study designed to improve practice in this highly sensitive area. An analysis of data collected through semi‐structured interviews with 38 mothers who had experienced removal at birth identified ...
Claire Mason+2 more
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