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
A plan to achieve national exclusive breastfeeding targets by 2030 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and babies.
Mondal, U. K., Newman, J., MacDougall, C., Gibbs, P., Pak, [...]
Breastfeeding knowledge of obstetricians and gynaecologists in Australia and New Zealand
Cher, G., Bond, D. M., Nassar, N., Hunt, K., Svensson, [...]
Exclusive breastfeeding and quality of postnatal care and maternal factors in a maternity facility in Finland
Lojander, J., Axelin, A., Tekay, A., Heinonen, S., Polkko, S., [...]
Breastfeeding experiences of mothers with visual impairment
Biggar, E. R., McKenna, L., & Amir, L. H. (2025). [...]
The Mother and Infant Metabolome and Microbiome (MIMM) study: the cohort profile and some early findings
OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE Andrews, C., Vodapally, S., Foster, L. P., [...]
Maternal and infant characteristics: breastfeeding initiation, duration and early cessation.
Vargas-Pérez, S., Hernández-Martínez, C., Canals-Sans, J., & Arija, V. (2025). [...]







