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Expanding information and care practices for women experiencing lactation after infant death

In recent years, stillbirth and infant death have gained increased attention in the media, and from policy makers, researchers and practitioners. Significantly, however, a mother’s lactation and milk donation options after stillbirth or infant death remain hidden.

Expanding information and care practices for women experiencing lactation after infant deathABA Rose2021-04-05T14:08:26+10:00

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.

Maternal gestational diabetes and infant feeding, nutrition and growth: a systematic review and meta-analysis.ABA Rose2021-04-05T14:08:48+10:00

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.

Breastfeeding dynamically changes endogenous oxytocin levels and emotion recognition in mothersABA Rose2021-04-05T14:08:54+10:00

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.

Quiet Time During Postpartum Hospitalization Can Improve Rest, Bonding, and Breastfeeding.ABA Rose2021-04-05T14:09:14+10:00

Lactation after infant death

Lactation after infant deathABA Rose2021-04-05T14:09:34+10:00

Providing breastfeeding support during the COVID-19 pandemic: Concerns of mothers who contacted the Australian Breastfeeding Association

ABA Research published online ‘pre-print’. Concerns of mothers seeking [...]

Providing breastfeeding support during the COVID-19 pandemic: Concerns of mothers who contacted the Australian Breastfeeding AssociationSteve Miller2021-04-05T14:09:52+10:00

Skin-to-Skin Contact/Kangaroo Care

Skin-to-Skin Contact (SSC) is when a naked baby is placed prone on the bare chest of their mother/father/partner/significant other. A blanket is then placed over the back of the baby, so that they remain warm.

Skin-to-Skin Contact/Kangaroo CareABA Rose2021-04-05T14:10:41+10:00

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.

Workplace Lactation Support: Using Implementation Climate to Inform a New Model.ABA Rose2021-04-05T14:11:16+10:00

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.

Quiet Time During Postpartum Hospitalization Can Improve Rest, Bonding, and Breastfeeding.ABA Rose2021-04-05T14:11:27+10:00

Using the Coronavirus Pandemic as an Opportunity to Address the Use of Human Milk and Breastfeeding as Lifesaving Medical Interventions.

At this point in the coronavirus pandemic, knowledge of how the virus progresses is incomplete. Currently, based on limited testing in COVID-19 and SARS (which is a very similar virus) and other respiratory viruses, breastmilk is thought not to be important in transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).

Using the Coronavirus Pandemic as an Opportunity to Address the Use of Human Milk and Breastfeeding as Lifesaving Medical Interventions.ABA Rose2021-04-05T14:12:46+10:00