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
Maternal gestational diabetes and infant feeding, nutrition and growth: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Maternal gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with birth complications and, for the offspring, increased risk of insulin resistance, childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes in adulthood. This review aimed to clarify whether infant feeding, growth and nutritional intake in the first 2 years contribute to the mechanisms of these increased risks.
Breastfeeding dynamically changes endogenous oxytocin levels and emotion recognition in mothers
Previous studies investigating oxytocin’s effects on emotional processing have found mixed results. The authors of this study hypothesised that researchers’ failure to adjust for endogenous oxytocin might account for the inconsistency.
Association Between Intrapartum Factors and the Time to Breastfeeding Initiation.
This study assessed associations between birth interventions and time of initiation of breastfeeding.
Quiet Time During Postpartum Hospitalization Can Improve Rest, Bonding, and Breastfeeding.
This commentary article by nurse and childbirth educator Laura Church advocates for the introduction of ‘quiet time’ as a routine part of postpartum care.
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.
