Breastfeeding MedicinePub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-08-19DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2024.0255
Arthur I Eidelman
{"title":"Yes, Breastfeeding Is More Than Just Nutrition.","authors":"Arthur I Eidelman","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0255","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0255","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"664-665"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141999409","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 : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-08-19DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2024.0254
Elien Rouw
{"title":"World Breastfeeding Week 2024: Closing the Gap-Breastfeeding Support for All.","authors":"Elien Rouw","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0254","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0254","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"748-749"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141999408","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 : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-06-21DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2024.0084
Ciler Aydin, Aynur Aytekin Ozdemir, Hasan Kahveci
{"title":"The Effect of Supplemental Feeding Tube Device on Time to Transition to Exclusive Breastfeeding and Discharge: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Preterm Infants.","authors":"Ciler Aydin, Aynur Aytekin Ozdemir, Hasan Kahveci","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0084","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0084","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Aim:</i></b> This study investigated the effect of supplemental feeding tube device (SFTD) method on time to transition to exclusive breastfeeding and discharge time in preterm infants. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This randomized controlled trial was conducted in the neonatal intensive care unit of a public hospital in Turkey (Clinical Trial Number: NCT05815706). The sample consisted of 65 preterm infants randomized into a control (<i>n</i> = 32) and an experimental (<i>n</i> = 33) group. The experimental group participants were SFTD-fed until they switched to exclusive breastfeeding. The control group participants were fed according to the routine procedure. Data were collected using a questionnaire, a Preterm Infant Monitoring Form, and the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool. The data were analyzed using numbers, percentage distributions, means, standard deviations, Pearson's chi-square test, and independent samples <i>t-</i>test. The study was approved by an Ethics Committee. Permission was obtained from the hospital. Informed consent was obtained from all parents. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The experimental group (123.64 ± 63.25 hours) demonstrated an earlier transition to exclusive breastfeeding compared with the control group (187.50 ± 95.30 hours) (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The experimental group (361.45 ± 110.46 hours) had significantly shorter hospital stays than the control group (479.25 ± 163.17 hours). The experimental group (35.33 ± 1.14 weeks) had a significantly younger gestational age at discharge than the control group (35.97 ± 1.03 weeks). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The SFTD is an alternate supportive feeding method that helps preterm infants switch to exclusive breastfeeding sooner, have shorter hospital stays, and have a younger gestational age at discharge than their bottle-fed counterparts.</p>","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"707-714"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141431389","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":"YouTube Video Clips on Breastfeeding Education and Promotion for Arabic-Speaking Populations: A Social Media Content Analysis.","authors":"Fatmah Almoayad, Anwar Alhashem, Reem Alotaibi, Renad Alashwl, Alanoud Albahouth, Nada Benajiba, Patricia J Kelly, Basil H Aboul-Enein","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0149","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0149","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background/Objective:</i></b> Although the benefits of breastfeeding are well-documented and widely recognized, reports indicate that optimal breastfeeding rates are low in Arabic-speaking countries. This is a significant concern given the health benefits associated with breastfeeding for both infants and mothers. Previous research has shown that education interventions can increase breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Arabic-speaking populations. The social media platform YouTube holds significant potential for distributing customized health education for diverse audiences; specifically, this platform has the potential to empower mothers and normalize long-term breastfeeding. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of YouTube videos on breastfeeding available in the Arabic language. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We used standard procedures to search YouTube for Arabic breastfeeding videos posted on YouTube in December 2023. Videos were evaluated using the three scales of the DISCERN quality evaluation instrument (<i>reliability, information quality</i>, <i>video quality</i>) and total score. Comparative statistics were generated. <b><i>Results:</i></b> In total, 165 videos met the inclusion criteria, with 29.7% in the Education category; 43.6% were in Egyptian Arabic dialect. Almost all (91.75%) of the educational videos had a \"medium\" quality assessment. Educational videos and those using health professionals had higher quality assessments than those in other categories or done with other speakers. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The results of this review suggest that most content on the topic of breastfeeding was of only medium reliability and informational quality. New mothers seeking breastfeeding information or support may be in need of specific problem-solving information at a time when they are living with the often-difficulty reality of caring for a newborn or very young infant. There is a clear need for accurate, culturally congruent information to effectively support breastfeeding in Arabic-speaking countries. Future efforts should focus on improving the quality of online health education content, with implications for public health strategies and policy development.</p>","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"734-741"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141757112","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 : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-05-13DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2024.0080
Nihan Hilal Hoşağası, Sami Güngör
{"title":"Effect of Delayed Cord Clamping on Breastfeeding Behaviors During the First Breastfeed: A Randomized Controlled Study.","authors":"Nihan Hilal Hoşağası, Sami Güngör","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0080","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0080","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Objective:</i></b> Delayed cord clamping (DCC) may increase the success of breastfeeding by improving neurological and cardiovascular function in neonates. In this study, we investigated the impact of DCC on breastfeeding behaviors, neonatal activity status, and maternal satisfaction during the first breastfeeding. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This randomized controlled study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in Turkey with 100 term infants delivered by elective cesarean section with spinal anesthesia. The participants were randomly assigned to the early cord clamping (ECC) group or DCC group. The Infant Breastfeeding Assessment Tool (IBFAT) was used to assess infant alertness, breastfeeding behaviors, and maternal satisfaction with breastfeeding within the first 2 hours of life. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Scores on the IBFAT were significantly higher in the DCC group compared with the ECC group (<i>p</i> = 0.02). Maternal satisfaction with breastfeeding did not differ between the groups (<i>p</i> = 0.3). Infant alertness tended to be better in the DCC group, but the difference was not statistically significant (<i>p</i> = 0.08). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The results of this study indicated that DCC was associated with more favorable breastfeeding behaviors compared with ECC.</p>","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"624-628"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140911118","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":"Vortioxetine Exposure During Pregnancy and Lactation: A Japanese Case Study of Neonatal Implications and Quantitative Milk and Plasma Analyses.","authors":"Mio Kiribayashi, Tetsufumi Suda, Masahiro Takahashi, Mao Ishikawa, Rena Watanabe, Kasumi Ishioka, Sayo Nakamura, Akifumi Kushiyama","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0005","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> Information about influences of vortioxetine on pregnant women and neonates during perinatal period is almost unknown. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> The case was a 28-year-old Japanese woman in her first pregnancy, treated for depression with vortioxetine (20 mg daily) among other medications. At 36 weeks of gestation, she was admitted for premature rupture of the membranes and delivered a girl with no apparent congenital anomalies. Immediately after birth, the neonate required brief respiratory support due to her dyspnea and poor muscle tone. Her respiratory condition improved in 6 days after delivery, and she demonstrated normal developmental progress afterward. Maternal plasma and breast milk samples, collected 4 days postpartum, revealed vortioxetine concentrations of 11.4 ng/mL and 9.3 ng/mL, respectively. The calculated relative infant dose (RID) was estimated at 0.32%. After discharge from hospital, the infant presented no detectable drug-related adverse effects, with over 50% of nutrition derived from breastfeeding. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> This case showed minimal transfer of vortioxetine into breast milk, reflected in a low RID. The findings suggest limited neonatal exposure to the drug, with no adverse developmental effects observed in the infant. However, the case also indicated the potential for vortioxetine use during pregnancy to contribute to the onset of severe neonatal asphyxia. Further research is needed for a comprehensive understanding of its impact on neonatal health.</p>","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"659-662"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140896579","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 : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-05-03DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2024.0048
Annalee Fürst, Breanna Ford, Hailey Hentschel, Lars Bode
{"title":"Human Milk Oligosaccharides in Antenatal Colostrum: A Case Study.","authors":"Annalee Fürst, Breanna Ford, Hailey Hentschel, Lars Bode","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0048","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0048","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Introduction/Background:</i></b> Some women produce antenatal colostrum during pregnancy and feed it to their baby after birth. However, the composition of antenatal colostrum and how it compares to postnatal colostrum and mature milk are not well described. In fact, there are currently no data on the composition of antenatal colostrum when it comes to human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), the third most abundant solid human milk component after lactose and lipids. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> We report a case of a single healthy donor who collected antenatal colostrum and urine from 19 weeks of gestation all the way to mature milk at 3 months postpartum. We analyzed all samples for HMO composition using high-performance liquid chromatography and for lactose concentrations using an enzymatic assay. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The entire spectrum of HMOs typical of a nonsecretor was already present in antenatal colostrum at 19 weeks gestation with a total concentration of 7.5 mg/mL. The HMO concentration further increased to over 12.5 mg/mL at 30 weeks gestation and then declined throughout the remainder of pregnancy and continued to decline in the postpartum period with concentrations of less than 5 mg/mL at 12 weeks postpartum. Concentrations of some of the individual HMOs as well as lactose changed significantly at the time of birth. HMO composition in antenatal colostrum was different in time-matched urine samples. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Measuring HMOs in maternal urine does not fully capture the composition of HMOs in antenatal colostrum. Feeding antenatal colostrum to the newborn baby provides the entire set of different HMOs at high concentrations.</p>","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"652-658"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140854279","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 : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-06-20DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2024.0103
Emine Bakır, Kafiye Eroglu
{"title":"The Added Effect of Music-Assisted Kangaroo Care Applied to Mothers with Premature Babies in the Intensive Care Unit on the Amount of Breast Milk, the Initiation Time of Breastfeeding, and Anxiety Level.","authors":"Emine Bakır, Kafiye Eroglu","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0103","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0103","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> The aim of this study is to determine the effect of music-assisted kangaroo care, applied to mothers with premature babies in the intensive care unit on the amount of breast milk, the initiation time of breastfeeding, and the level of anxiety. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> The study was carried out with mothers whose premature babies were hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit. The sample size of the study was 99 mothers. <b><i>Results:</i></b> 85.5% of the mothers were aged >35 years, 30.1% were high school graduates, 38.6% had equal income and expenses and 77.1% had a cesarean section. The state and trait anxiety levels of the mothers in the music assisted kangaroo care (MAKC), kangaroo care (KC), and control (C) groups decreased after the first day according to the follow-up times. The trait anxiety levels of the mothers in the MAKC group experienced on the first and sixth days were lower than those of the mothers in the KC and C groups, with the statistically significant differences (<i>p</i> < 0.05). It was found that the mothers in the MAKC group started breastfeeding earlier than those in the KC and C groups, and the difference was statistically significant (<i>p</i> < 0.05). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> A significant difference was found between the MAKC and KC groups and the control group in terms of an increase in the amount of milk, a decrease in trait anxiety levels, and early initiation of breastfeeding (<i>p</i> < 0.05).</p>","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"638-644"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141431388","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 : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-04-02DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2024.0022
Maartje Conijn, Veronique Maas, Miranda van Tuyl, Michael Ceulemans, Judith Hendriks, Florence van Hunsel, Annerose van der Mijle
{"title":"Breastfeeding-Related Adverse Drug Reactions of Triptans: A Descriptive Analysis Using Four Pharmacovigilance Databases.","authors":"Maartje Conijn, Veronique Maas, Miranda van Tuyl, Michael Ceulemans, Judith Hendriks, Florence van Hunsel, Annerose van der Mijle","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0022","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0022","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Objective</i></b>: Migraine attacks are common in women of reproductive age. Although attacks are often less severe and less frequent during pregnancy, they regularly reoccur shortly after delivery. When first-line analgesic treatment is insufficient, triptans may be used for acute treatment of migraine attacks. Milk levels of occasional triptan use have shown to be low, and no adverse effects in breastfed infants have been reported. However, the available knowledge on the safety of triptans during breastfeeding is still limited. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Four (inter)national pharmacovigilance databases were searched for breastfeeding related adverse drug reactions of triptans. These included the Dutch Pregnancy Drug Register and three databases of spontaneous reports (Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb, the European Medicines Agency [EudraVigilance], and the World Health Organization [VigiBase]). <b><i>Results:</i></b> A total of 26 reports on 27 breastfeeding related adverse drug reactions were identified (one report involved two separate adverse drug reactions). These involve three main complaints: painful breasts and/or nipples, painful milk ejection reflex, and a decrease in milk production. <b><i>Discussion and Conclusion:</i></b> The hypothesized pharmacological mechanism relates to the serotonin-receptor agonistic properties of triptans. These may lead to vasoconstriction in the breasts and nipples, including the vasculature surrounding the milk ducts and alveoli, and may also influence the hormonal function and levels of prolactin. The reported adverse drug reactions do not negatively impact the overall compatibility of triptans with breastfeeding. However, breastfeeding women may experience them as unsettling. Awareness of these potential adverse drug reactions is essential and should be weighed against the potential adverse effects of (untreated) symptoms of migraine attacks.</p>","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"645-651"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140334683","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}
Anna Jack, Caroline Mullin, Elizabeth Brown, Michele Burtner, Katherine R Standish, Alecia Fields, Casey Rosen-Carole, Scott Hartman
{"title":"Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Clinical Protocol #19: Breastfeeding Promotion in the Prenatal Period (Revised 2024).","authors":"Anna Jack, Caroline Mullin, Elizabeth Brown, Michele Burtner, Katherine R Standish, Alecia Fields, Casey Rosen-Carole, Scott Hartman","doi":"10.1089/bfm.2024.0203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/bfm.2024.0203","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine revised the 2015 version of this clinical protocol to review the evidence and provide recommendations related to breastfeeding promotion in the prenatal period. <b><i>Key Information:</i></b> Promoting and normalizing breastfeeding in the prenatal period can improve breastfeeding outcomes including initiation and duration of breastfeeding. Ideally, prenatal interventions should be a part of a comprehensive longitudinal breastfeeding support program. <b><i>Recommendations:</i></b> Clinicians or other health workers should discuss breastfeeding at each prenatal visit. Counseling topics should include the health benefits of breastfeeding versus not breastfeeding, the basics of breastfeeding (e.g., physiology, positioning), what to expect of hospital-based and immediate postpartum breastfeeding support (i.e., Baby-Friendly Ten Steps), and the risks of unnecessary supplementation. Medical, anatomical, and other risk factors for breastfeeding challenges should be identified, and targeted anticipatory guidance should be given. Prenatal counseling should include distribution of structured breastfeeding education at low literacy levels and in the parent's preferred language. Counseling should be culturally sensitive and patient-centered, including family members when appropriate. Prenatal support may integrate various health workers (e.g., medical doctors, midwives, community health workers, lactation consultants, among others) and include various modalities including telecommunication. Enhancing breastfeeding education for prenatal care providers is also imperative. Additional themes related to implementation of recommendations for specific populations are also reviewed.</p>","PeriodicalId":9142,"journal":{"name":"Breastfeeding Medicine","volume":"19 8","pages":"575-587"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142072025","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}