{"title":"Effect of Feeding Human Milk on Development of the Infant Immune System and Allergic Outcomes-An Area of Research Challenge and Need.","authors":"Kirsi M Järvinen","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0302","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/bfm.2024.0302","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Surprisingly little is known about the effect of breastfeeding on the infant's immune system development. Systematic reviews have suggested the role of breastfeeding in the prevention against asthma, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, and childhood leukemia. However, studies on atopic disease suffer from reverse causation, small size, and those assessing food allergy (FA) have often relied on parent-reported outcomes. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are not possible for ethical reasons. In addition, epidemiological studies have not considered that there is a large interindividual variation in human milk (HM) composition and feeding at the breast versus pumped HM potentially impacting the effect of breastfeeding between mothers. While prevention strategies such as early introduction of highly allergenic food are impactful in preventing peanut and egg allergies, implementation of early introduction guidelines has been slow, and many infants are already sensitized by 4-6 months of age. To be more effective, primary prevention strategies must commence much earlier, during breastfeeding. There are studies that imply a definitive effect of breastfeeding on the gut microbiome and regulatory T cells (Tregs) as well as a higher rate of FA in populations with historically low rates of breastfeeding. These provide a strong rationale for assessing the effect of feeding HM in the context of HM composition and mode of feeding on immune development. The lack of well-conducted, large studies assessing the role of breastfeeding and HM composition in the development of immune system development is a significant gap when designing prevention strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143188110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of Breastfeeding Behaviors of Mothers Toward Infants by Ethnic Groups: An Example of a Multicultural City.","authors":"Ahmet Butun, Vasfiye Bayram Deger","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/bfm.2024.0328","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Breastfeeding practices vary widely among different ethnic groups and are influenced by cultural, social, economic, and educational factors. The aim of this study was to compare the breastfeeding behaviors of mothers toward infants in different ethnic groups. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This descriptive cross-sectional study included women of four ethnic groups (Assyrian, Turkish, Arab, and Kurdish) living in Mardin, Turkey. The study was completed with 180 Assyrian, 184 Turkish, 175 Arab, and 169 Kurdish women. In total, 708 women participated in this study. Data were collected between August 12, 2024, and September 22, 2024. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The highest rate of traditional breastfeeding practices was seen in Kurdish (99.4%), whereas this rate was 97.3% in Turkish, 96% in Arab, and 84.4% in Assyrian. The highest rate of giving breast milk immediately after birth was in Assyrian (71.7%), while this rate was 69.3% in Turkish, 61.9% in Kurdish, and 47% in Arab (<i>p</i> = 0.000). The rate of those who waited for three calls to prayer to feed the baby was 13.1% in Kurdish, 11.3% in Arab, 9.5% in Turkish, and 7.9% in Assyrian. The rate of those who did not give the first milk (colostrum) to the baby was 15.8% in Assyrian, 11.7% in Turkish, 6.5% in Kurdish, and 6% in Arab. The rate of those who give sugared water as the baby's first nutrient was 37.5% in Arab, 20.8% in Kurdish, 11.7% in Turkish, and 9.2% in Assyrian. Increased education levels were associated with decreased rates of the presence of traditional practices. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> This study provides novel results regarding the comparison of breastfeeding behaviors among ethnic groups living in the same city. Comparing breastfeeding practices across the four ethnic groups allowed us to better understand different breastfeeding practices, which could lead to the development of culturally sensitive interventions to improve the health of children and mothers. Educating the community about the benefits of breastfeeding and the risks associated with some traditional practices could contribute to public health.</p>","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143188056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Breastfeeding MedicinePub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2025-01-13DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2025.0001
Elien Rouw
{"title":"Maternal Health and Breastfeeding-More Awareness is Needed.","authors":"Elien Rouw","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2025.0001","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bfm.2025.0001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"140-141"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142969682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Breastfeeding MedicinePub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-11-25DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2024.0312
Emily A Barr, Mary C Lingwall, Andrew Kim, Lisa Abuogi, Rebecca Tsusaki
{"title":"Lactation Support for Breastfeeding and Chestfeeding People with HIV: A Call for Research to Examine Telelactation Experience, HIV Knowledge, and Lactation Consultants' Attitudes Related to Infant Feeding with HIV.","authors":"Emily A Barr, Mary C Lingwall, Andrew Kim, Lisa Abuogi, Rebecca Tsusaki","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0312","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0312","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Clinical guidelines for infant feeding among people with HIV in the U.S. were updated in 2023 to encourage providers to utilize a shared decision-making approach that includes breastfeeding/chestfeeding (B/CF) when appropriate. Despite this historic shift in policy to support B/CF as an infant feeding choice for people living with HIV, birthing people living with HIV who desire B/CF face many barriers, and there is currently a gap in research identifying best practices for facilitating safe and satisfying B/CF in this population. Lactation support specialists have been identified as a positive factor in successful B/CF and a key resource for supporting B/CF for people with HIV. Recent research has shown that telelactation, the provision of care from a qualified lactation consultant or counselor using telehealth, can increase access to quality lactation support in underserved areas and can effectively improve outcomes, such as increased rates of exclusive breastfeeding and decreased early breastfeeding cessation while maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction. Telelactation is an innovative approach to improving access to B/CF among birthing people living with HIV, but little is currently known about what kind of support lactation support specialists and other perinatal HIV care providers may need to meet the clinical and psychosocial needs of B/CF people living with HIV and their infants. More research is needed to identify possible gaps in knowledge and other needs within the lactation support community so that infant feeding specialists are adequately equipped with evidence-based strategies to support the unique needs of parents living with HIV.</p>","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"91-93"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142708968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Breastfeeding MedicinePub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-12-26DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2024.0391
Philip O Anderson
{"title":"Drug Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis and Breastfeeding.","authors":"Philip O Anderson","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0391","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0391","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"85-87"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142892128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Breastfeeding MedicinePub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2025-01-21DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2024.0178
Berrak Mizrak Sahin
{"title":"Factors Associated with the Breastfeeding Aversion Response.","authors":"Berrak Mizrak Sahin","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0178","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0178","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> The breastfeeding aversion response (BAR) is defined as the compulsion to remove the baby from the breast in response to negative physical sensations experienced during breastfeeding. This phenomenon is characterized by involuntary and overwhelming feelings of disgust that arise during breastfeeding or at various stages of the breastfeeding process. <b><i>Objectives:</i></b> The aim of the study is to evaluate the frequency of BAR and affecting factors in mothers with breastfeeding experience in Türkiye. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> The survey was conducted online using the Google Forms® tool, accessible from November 2, 2023, to January 5, 2024. A total of 1,046 mothers with breastfeeding experience were included in the research. <b><i>Results:</i></b> A total of 9.8% (<i>n</i> = 103) of mothers participating in the study stated that they experienced BAR. Fatigue (23.3%), breastfeeding a toddler (19.4%), and breast pain (18.4%) were the most frequently reported risk factors for BAR. The BAR rate was higher among working mothers (<i>p</i> = 0.037), those lacking spousal support (<i>p</i> = 0.001), mothers diagnosed with postpartum depression (<i>p</i> = 0.009), and those encountering breastfeeding problems (<i>p</i> = 0.007). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Further research on the factors that trigger BAR, its severity, and what symptoms it may cause may provide guidance on how midwives and nurses working with breastfeeding mothers can support these mothers, how to prevent BAR, and possible treatment options. The findings of our study revealed that BAR is especially affected by psychological processes. For this reason, it is recommended to approach breastfeeding in the postpartum period as a holistic experience that also includes psychological and sociocultural processes rather than solely from a physiological perspective.</p>","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"118-125"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143000115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Breastfeeding MedicinePub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-11-06DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2024.0172
Maja Žutić, Marijana Matijaš, Sandra Nakić Radoš
{"title":"Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex: Measurement, Prevalence, Clinical Features, Maternal Mental Health, and Mother-Infant Bonding.","authors":"Maja Žutić, Marijana Matijaš, Sandra Nakić Radoš","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0172","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0172","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Dysphoric milk ejection reflex (D-MER) is a condition affecting lactating women, characterized by abrupt emotions of dysphoria that start shortly before or during milk let-down and progress for several minutes. Research on D-MER, especially with quantitative methodology, is minimal. This study aimed to validate an instrument for D-MER-related emotions, examine its prevalence and clinical features, and explore differences in maternal mental health and mother-infant bonding between mothers with and without D-MER. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A total of 711 women up to 12 months postpartum participated in an online cross-sectional study. Participants fulfilled the D-MER Questionnaire (D-MERq), Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales, and the Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The analysis showed that D-MERq had high reliability and good discriminant and divergent validity. The prevalence of D-MER was 5.9%. For the majority, D-MER manifested intensely, accompanied mostly by agitation- and anxiety-related emotions, and 45% of mothers discontinued breastfeeding due to D-MER. Mothers experiencing D-MER had higher levels of depression, anxiety, stress, previous psychiatric diagnoses, and more mother-infant bonding difficulties compared with mothers without D-MER. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> These findings demonstrate that D-MERq is a valuable tool with good psychometric properties and suitable for clinical and research use to facilitate early identification and better understanding of this phenomenon. D-MER affects a noteworthy number of women and is associated with impaired mental health, bonding difficulties, and breastfeeding discontinuation. This highlights the importance of health care providers recognizing D-MER to ensure better outcomes and a more positive breastfeeding experience.</p>","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"133-139"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142582057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Breastfeeding MedicinePub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-11-27DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2024.0144
Seun M Ajoseh, Adetola F Louis-Jacques, Jean Paul Tanner, Skye Shodahl, Adriana Campos, Jason L Salemi, Jaclyn M Hall, Peeraya Sawangkum, Kimberly Fryer, Ronee E Wilson
{"title":"Influence of Food Desert Residence on Breastfeeding Initiation.","authors":"Seun M Ajoseh, Adetola F Louis-Jacques, Jean Paul Tanner, Skye Shodahl, Adriana Campos, Jason L Salemi, Jaclyn M Hall, Peeraya Sawangkum, Kimberly Fryer, Ronee E Wilson","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0144","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0144","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Breastfeeding is associated with improved health outcomes. Several social drivers of health impact breastfeeding initiation (BFI). Prior research using ecological data demonstrated that food desert residence (FDR) is associated with lower rates of BFI. The primary objective was to assess the relationship between FDR and BFI using individual-level data. The secondary objective was to assess the relationship between FDR and BFI at the county level. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Individual-level birth data from the Florida Department of Health were linked to food access data from the United States Department of Agriculture Food Access Research Atlas in 2010, 2015, and 2019. Food deserts were identified per the United States Department of Agriculture definition. Adjusted risk ratios (aRR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using modified Poisson regression models in 573,368 births. Models were adjusted for confounders and stratified by race/ethnicity. We assessed the association between the percent of the population in low-income and low-access census tracts aggregated to the county level and the percent of mothers initiating breastfeeding per county in Florida (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) using Pearson's correlation and a bivariate map. <b><i>Results:</i></b> FDR was associated with BFI (aRR: 1.23, CI: 1.20-1.27). The adjusted risk of not-initiating breastfeeding for those living in a food desert was greatest among non-Hispanic Black women (aRR: 1.29, CI: 1.24-1.35) and Hispanic women (aRR: 1.29, CI: 1.21-1.37). Maternal education was the most significant predictor of BFI. Women who had 9th through 12th-grade education but without a diploma were five times (aRR: 4.96, CI: 4.72-5.20) less likely to initiate breastfeeding relative to college graduates. There was no association between FDR and BFI at the county level, though regional trends were noted. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> FDR is an important risk factor for not-initiating breastfeeding. Among Floridians, education was the most significant risk factor. Understanding how FDR influences breastfeeding can help target interventions to improve breastfeeding outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"102-110"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142738400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Breastfeeding MedicinePub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-12-11DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2024.0289
Oyku Bali Bilgi, Ayfer Acikgoz, Merve Cakirli
{"title":"The Effect of Olfactory Stimulation on Growth Parameters in Newborn Infants: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Oyku Bali Bilgi, Ayfer Acikgoz, Merve Cakirli","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0289","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0289","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Objective:</i></b> Olfactory stimulation can be used for many purposes, such as providing comfort, improving sleep, and reducing pain in newborns. However, there are only a few studies in the literature examining the effect of olfactory stimulation on newborn growth. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of olfactory stimulation on growth parameters of newborns. <b><i>Method:</i></b> This systematic review used the PRISMA checklist. No date limitation was applied, and all studies were considered for inclusion. Pubmed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Medline databases were used for the search. <b><i>Results:</i></b> A total of 367 publications were found in the search. Eight studies that met the inclusion criteria were included in the study. The olfactory stimulations applied were maternal odor, maternal milk odor, cinnamon, aniseed, vanilla, and formula milk odors. Olfactory stimulation was found to have a positive effect on the weight gain of newborns in three of the eight studies, and maternal odor and maternal milk odor were used in these studies. In two of the three studies evaluating the effect of maternal odor and maternal milk olfactory stimulation on the height of newborns, the result was found to be significant. The effect of maternal milk olfactory stimulation on head circumference was found to be significant in one of the two studies. <b><i>Conclusion and Recommendation:</i></b> Maternal odorand maternal milk odor may have a positive effect on newborn growth parameters. Further studies on this subject are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"94-101"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142805901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}