Research Summaries - Australian Breastfeeding Association for Health Professionals

Is the Occurrence of Ankyloglossia in Newborns Associated with Breastfeeding Difficulties?

This Brazilian study compared 2 tongue-tie assessment tools and looked for an association between a diagnosis of tongue-tie and breastfeeding difficulties or cessation of exclusive breastfeeding. The 2 tools were the Bristol Tongue Assessment Tool (BTAT) and the Assessment Tool for Lingual Frenulum Function (Neonatal Tongue Screening Test ─ NTST).

Is the Occurrence of Ankyloglossia in Newborns Associated with Breastfeeding Difficulties?Steve Miller2021-04-05T14:25:33+10:00

Breastfeeding in the Community-How Can Partners/Fathers Help? A Systematic Review.

Previous research has shown that family members can influence infant feeding decisions. A supportive partner can improve breastfeeding outcomes. The authors of this paper performed a systematic literature review to determine which particular methods of support have been found effective.

Breastfeeding in the Community-How Can Partners/Fathers Help? A Systematic Review.Steve Miller2021-04-05T14:25:40+10:00

Human Breast Milk: Bioactive Components, from Stem Cells to Health Outcomes.

This review provides a brief overview of current knowledge of growth factors (GF) and stem cells (SC) in breastmilk. While recent discoveries are exciting and suggest great potential for using breastmilk research to increase our understanding of infant development and even to provide potential therapies, at this stage much is speculative.

Human Breast Milk: Bioactive Components, from Stem Cells to Health Outcomes.Steve Miller2021-04-05T14:25:44+10:00

Bedsharing and Breastfeeding: The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocol #6, Revision 2019.

Bedsharing has been shown to be associated with breastfeeding duration and exclusivity but it is controversial because it is also seen as a risk factor for Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). Breastfeeding, especially exclusive breastfeeding, decreases the risk of SIDS, so a recommendation against bedsharing may have the unintended consequence of reducing breastfeeding, which would be counterproductive.

Bedsharing and Breastfeeding: The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocol #6, Revision 2019.Steve Miller2021-04-05T14:26:02+10:00

Lactation after infant death an analysis of Australian healthcare agencies online health information.

The physiological process of lactation is triggered by pregnancy and birth and is hormonally driven. It occurs even in the absence of a living infant. Each year, over 4000 Australian women experience late miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal or older infant death. Previous research has shown that many women feel unsupported by their healthcare team in regards to lactation after infant death.

Lactation after infant death an analysis of Australian healthcare agencies online health information.Steve Miller2021-04-05T14:26:06+10:00