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
“Butterflies in the air, you’re now a breastfeeding mother”: A qualitative study of women’s experiences receiving postnatal midwifery breastfeeding support.
Shipton, E. V., Foxcroft, K., de Jersey, S. J., Callaway, [...]
Effectiveness of an intervention to prevent ultra-processed foods and added sugar in the first year of life: A multicentre randomised controlled trial in Brazil.
Baratto, P. S., Hoffman, D. J., Valmórbida, J. L., [...]
Impact of baby-friendly hospital initiatives on breastfeeding outcomes: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Fan, Y. W., Fan, H. S. L., Shing, J. S. [...]
The effect of an abdominal binder on pain, bleeding and breastfeeding success after cesarean delivery: A randomized controlled trial
Kara, P., & Nazik, E. (2025). Women & Health, 65(2), 124–139. [...]
The role of paternal support in breastfeeding outcomes: A meta-analytic review
Zhou, S. S., Lu, J., Qin, A., Wang, Y., Gao, [...]
The effects of the intrapartum care model given in line with the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) on the mother’s maternal behavior towards her baby, breastfeeding self-efficacy, breastfeeding success, and hospital discharge readiness: A randomized controlled trial
Çankaya, S., Tezgören, E., & Dikmen, H. A. (2024). The [...]







