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
Perceptions, Experiences, and Outcomes of Lactation Support in the Workplace: A Systematic Literature Review.
The authors of this review sought to describe the perceptions and experiences of employers and employees with workplace lactation support programs in the United States (US), and to identify research needed to inform workplace lactation support programs.
Biomechanical analysis of the three recommended breastfeeding positions.
These researchers from the Department of Medical Rehabilitation sought to investigate the biomechanical costs associated with three different breastfeeding positions.
Helpful and challenging aspects of breastfeeding in public for women living in Australia, Ireland and Sweden: a cross-sectional study.
Previous research has identified that breastfeeding in public can be challenging. This study explored the perceptions of women as to what they find helpful when considering whether to breastfeed in public.
Workplace Lactation Support: Using Implementation Climate to Inform a New Model.
This study aimed to investigate how businesses’ provision of breastfeeding support could be made more effective.
Commercialisation and commodification of breastfeeding: video diaries by first-time mothers.
To succinctly sum up the findings of this study ─ ‘Marketing works’.
Quiet Time During Postpartum Hospitalization Can Improve Rest, Bonding, and Breastfeeding.
Church presents evidence that quiet time is beneficial for women during their postpartum hospitalisation and discusses how to achieve it within hospital routines.