Summaries of Significant New Research
The Latest Research section includes summaries written by the Breastfeeding Information and Research team of recent significant research. The summaries will help you get a clear snapshot of the study’s results and conclusions.
Authors:
Alison Stacey MBBS FRACGP IBCLC, Liz McGuire BSc IBCLC, Bernadette Gifford BAppSci(ClinSci) BOsteoSci
In-hospital formula feeding hindered exclusive breastfeeding: Breastfeeding self-efficacy as a mediating factor.
Liu, L., Wu, Y., Xian, X., Feng, J., Mao, Y., [...]
The effectiveness of needle aspiration versus traditional incision and drainage in the treatment of breast abscess: A meta-analysis
Zhou, F., Li, Z., Liu, L., Wang, F., Yu, L., [...]
Human milk macronutrients and child growth and body composition in the first two years: A systematic review.
Brockway, M. M., Daniel, A. I., Reyes, S. M., Granger, [...]
Breastfeeding and the longitudinal changes of body mass index in childhood and adulthood: A systematic review.
Zheng, M., D'Souza, N. J., Atkins, L., Ghobadi, S., Laws, [...]
Skin-to-skin contact for the prevention of neonatal hypoglycaemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Lord, L. G., Harding, J. E., Crowther, C. A., & [...]
Health professionals’ competencies regarding breastfeeding beyond 12 months: A systematic review
Ojantausta, O., Pöyhönen, N., Ikonen, R., & Kaunonen, M. (2023). [...]







