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
Lithium from breastmilk inhibits thyroid iodine uptake and hormone production, which are remedied by maternal iodine supplementation
Ahmed I, Ma V, Liu Y, et al 2021, Bipolar [...]
Initiation of gender-affirming testosterone therapy in a lactating transgender man
J Hum Lact. 2021 Sep 7;8903344211037646. doi: 10.1177/08903344211037646. Online ahead [...]
Management of nipple pain or trauma in breastfeeding mothers in a hospital setting: a best practice implementation project
Yang L, Wang X, Luo Y, Sun F, Wu M, [...]
Metabolic conditions including obesity, diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome: Implications for breastfeeding and breastmilk composition
Rassie K, Mousa A, Joham A, Teede HJ.Semin Reprod Med. [...]
Breastfeeding, early self-regulation, and academic achievement in kindergarten among disadvantaged children
Tua Karing J, Tracy A, Gonzales CR, Nancarrow AF, Tomayko [...]
Women’s experiences of infant feeding support: Findings from a cross-sectional survey in Victoria, Australia
Cramer RL, McLachlan HL, Shafiei T, Amir LH, Cullinane M, [...]
