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Maternal employment, breastfeeding, and health: Evidence from maternity leave mandates [PDF]

Public health agencies around the world have renewed efforts to increase the incidence and duration of breastfeeding. Maternity leave mandates present an economic policy that could help achieve these goals.
Kevin S. Milligan, Michael Baker
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Determinants of timely initiation of breast milk and exclusive breastfeeding in Malawi : a population-based cross-sectional study [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Breastfeeding practices such as early initiation of breast milk and exclusive breastfeeding are key to the reduction of childhood morbidity and mortality.
Ntenda, Peter A.M., Arora, Amit, Arora, Amit (R18073), Nkoka, Owen, Milanzi, Edith B., Ntenda, Peter A., Kanje, Victor   +6 more
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Environmental Pesticide Exposure in the Etiology of Pediatric Brain Tumors and Leukemia: A Scoping Review of Epidemiological Studies

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pediatric cancer is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children. The etiologies of pediatric cancer are largely unknown, but environmental pesticide exposures are likely to contribute. Chronic low‐dose exposure to pesticide mixtures through drinking water is a growing concern in agricultural communities.
Grace N. VanDeSteeg, Alyssa R. Russum, Matthew R. Sandbulte, Eleanor G. Rogan, Martha G. Rhoades   +4 more
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Maternal Thyroid Diseases, Medication Use and Childhood Cancer Risks in Offspring: A Population‐Based Cohort Study in Denmark

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
Thyroid diseases are common among women of reproductive age and may be related to childhood cancer, but the evidence is inconsistent. This study of childhood cancer with maternal thyroid diseases and medication use in a population‐based case‐control study using Danish registries found positive associations between maternal goiter and overall cancer ...
Chuanjie Deng, Kosuke Inoue, Chai Saechao, Johnni Hansen, Beate Ritz, Julia E. Heck   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nutritional status, family income and early breastfeeding initiation as determinants to successful exclusive breastfeeding

, 2020
Background: The target by the Indonesian public health services to obtain at least 50% exclusively breastfeed babies during the first 6 months has not been achieved, due to the increased in infant morbidity.
Dian Shofiya, Sri Sumarmi, Ahmed, Faruk, Faruk Ahmed, Sumarmi, Sri, Shofiya, Dian   +5 more
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Prevalence and risk factors for postpartum depression and stress among mothers of preterm and low birthweight infants admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit in Accra, Ghana

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 131-137, April 2025.
Abstract To determine the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum stress (PPS) and identify associated risk factors among mothers of preterm and low birth weight (LBW) infants. We conducted a secondary analysis of data collected from 255 mothers with preterm and LBW infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Korle ...
John Pellegrino, Paddington T. Mundagowa, Kwame Sarfo Sakyi, Prince Gyebi Owusu, Babbel Agbinko‐Djobalar, Leila M. Larson, Mufaro Kanyangarara   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Causal effects of reproductive traits on cognitive function: A two‐sample and multivariable mendelian randomization study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Potential associations between reproductive traits and cognitive function have been discovered; however, the results are inconsistent, and the causalities are unclear. This study utilized Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to assess the causal impact of reproductive traits on cognitive function.
Xia Wang, Yunyun Guo
wiley   +1 more source

The Benefits of Exclusive Breastfeeding: A Comprehensive Literature Review [PDF]

Journal of Liaquat National Hospital
This literature review explores the multitude of benefits associated with exclusive breastfeeding for both infants and mothers. It synthesizes evidence from various studies and emphasizes the importance of exclusive breastfeeding as a global public ...
Muhammad Nasir
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NuViva: Development of postpartum nutrition and exercise program implementing the FIGO pregnancy passport to reduce cardiometabolic risk

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Pregnancy provides a unique opportunity to identify women at increased risk of future chronic disease, as adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, gestational diabetes mellitus, preterm birth, placental complications, and fetal growth restriction are associated with later cardiometabolic morbidity. However,
Nikki M. W. Lee, So‐Ling C. Lau, Panda Hoi Yin Li, Kit Ying Tsoi, Liona C. Poon   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characterization of breastfeeding in infants of the Basic Working Group 3

Acta Médica del Centro, 2012
Breastfeeding, unique process that provides the ideal nutrition for infants, shows a declining trend in recent years. Objective: to characterize breastfeeding in infants of the Basic Working Group 3 of the XX Aniversario Polyclinic. Material and Method:
Zulema Ley Chong, Alina Torres Clúa, Odalys Arregoitía Ortíz, Lidia Paula Bermúdez Martín, Yanet Muro Ley   +4 more
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