Successful Breastfeeding Research Articles

Antenatal Breast Milk Expression Survey of Individuals Whose Pregnancy Was Complicated by Diabetes: Exploring Knowledge, Perceptions, Experiences, and Milk Volume Expressed.

Antenatal breast milk expression (ABE) offers a host of benefits, including reduced formula consumption, support for breastfeeding success, and increased maternal satisfaction. Despite these advantages, experience with ABE differs significantly, often leading to anxiety over perceived inadequate milk supply and eventual breastfeeding cessation. This study comprehensively evaluates the knowledge, attitudes, and real-world experiences of individuals with gestational or pregestational diabetes concerning ABE, with a focus on total milk volume expressed prior to birth. Utilizing a convenience sampling method, we surveyed individuals with gestational or pregestational diabetes from three health care facilities who were trained in ABE. Knowledge and perceptions were gauged through presurvey statements, while postsurvey statements were employed to measure experiences, both using a 5-point Likert scale. In parallel, a retrospective study assessed both maternal and infant outcomes among the same participant pool. Statistical comparisons between individuals with and without reservations were made using the Wilcoxon signed rank sum, Mann-Whitney, chi-square, and Fisher's exact tests. Of the 138 participants, 75% completed both survey segments, and 61% expressed reservations about ABE. Both groups were demographically similar and showed comparable newborn outcomes. However, individuals with reservations experienced heightened pain during ABE, reported lesser lactation support, and were less willing to repeat the process compared to those individuals without reservations. The median total ABE volume was significantly lower by 14 mL among those with reservations (7 vs. 21 mL, p = 0.009). Although both groups demonstrated improved attitudes toward the utility of ABE for individuals with gestational or pregestational diabetes, no significant shift occurred in the perception of ABE difficulty. Our results indicate that individuals with gestational or pregestational diabetes who have reservations about ABE face unique challenges and tend to express lower milk volumes. This underlines the need for specialized interventions and ongoing research to address antenatal lactation support and alleviate ABE-related concerns among individuals with gestational or pregestational diabetes. · Reservations of ABE were associated with reduced milk volumes.. · Regardless of reservations, ABE was felt to be beneficial.. · Our results underscore the need for more ABE education for those with reservations..

Client-centered flexible planning of home-based postpartum care: A randomized controlled trial on the quality of care.

Standardization of health systems often hinders client-centered care. This study investigates whether allowing more flexibility in the planning range of the Dutch home-based postpartum care service improves its quality of care, as innovative approach to client-centered care. A randomized controlled trial was conducted (2017-2019), in which pregnant women who intended to breastfeed were assigned into two groups (1:1). The intervention group was allowed to receive care up to the 14th-day postpartum, instead of the first 8-10 consecutive days ("usual care"). Primary outcome measure was the proportion of newborns still receiving exclusively breastmilk on final caring day of the service. This so-called successful breastfeeding rate is currently used by the Dutch health sector to measure the quality of care. Secondary outcome measures were self-care experience, overall care experience, and exclusive breastfeeding duration rate. Based on data from 1275 participants, there was no difference in exclusive breastfeeding on final caring day (86,7% intervention group vs. 88,9% control group, RR: 1.03, 95% CI: 0.98-1.07). Both groups showed similar self-care experiences. Women in the intervention group had slightly poorer overall care experience and lower exclusive breastfeeding duration rates. This study found no effect on the quality of care when allowing more flexibility in the planning range of home-based postpartum care. Women can, therefore, be offered more flexibility to suit them. Given the confusion in interpreting the sector's current main quality indicator, we call for an inclusive dialogue on how to best measure the quality of home-based postpartum care.

Successful breastfeeding in a parturient with panhypopituitarism: A case report and literature review with implications for endocrine practice

Successful breastfeeding in a parturient with panhypopituitarism: A case report and literature review with implications for endocrine practice

Exclusive breastfeeding among Indonesian working mothers: does early initiation of breastfeeding matter?

BackgroundEarly initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) is a starting point that lays the foundation for breastfeeding and bonding between mother and baby. Meanwhile, working mothers are one of the vulnerable groups for the success of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF). The study analyzed the role of EIBF on EBF among Indonesian working mothers.MethodsThe cross-sectional study examined secondary data from the 2021 Indonesian National Nutritional Status Survey. The study analyzed 4,003 respondents. We examined EBF practice as an outcome variable and EIBF as an exposure variable. We included nine control variables (residence, maternal age, marital, education, prenatal classes, wealth, infant age, sex, and birth weight). All variables were assessed by questionnaire. The study employed a binary logistic regression test in the last stage.ResultsThe result showed that the proportion of EBF among working mothers in Indonesia in 2021 was 51.9%. Based on EIBF, Indonesian working mothers with EIBF were 2.053 times more likely than those without to perform EBF (p < 0.001; AOR 2.053; 95% CI 2.028–2.077). Moreover, the study also found control variables related to EBF in Indonesia: residence, maternal age, marital, education, prenatal classes, wealth, infant age, sex, and birth weight.ConclusionThe study concluded that EIBF was related to EBF. Indonesian working mothers with EIBF were two times more likely than those without to perform EBF. The government needs to release policies that strengthen the occurrence of EIBF in working mothers to increase EBF coverage.

COMT Variants are Associated With Breast and Nipple Pain

Estimates suggest that only 24.9% of infants born in 2019 were exclusively breastfed before 6 months of age, despite the known health benefits of exclusive breastfeeding. Breast and nipple pain is one of the primary determinants of exclusive breastfeeding. Environmental contributions to breastfeeding success have been reported extensively in the literature, but the contribution(s) of maternal genetics has yet to be discovered. The purpose of the study was to identify an association between pain and lactation-related gene variants with exclusive breastfeeding determinants. We selected 4 genes having single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with potential functional significance in breastfeeding and pain: prolactin receptor (PRLR), oxytocin receptor (OXTR), catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT), and milk fat globule epidermal growth factor and factor V/VIII domain containing (MFGE8). We performed a cross-sectional secondary analysis of a longitudinal randomized controlled trial study, Promoting Self-Management of Breast and Nipple Pain with Biomarkers and Technology for Breastfeeding Women (NCT05262920). Breast and nipple pain, perceived insufficient milk, and breastfeeding self-efficacy were examined using total scale scores for the Brief Pain Inventory, Visual Analog Scale, H&H Lactation Scale, and the Breastfeeding Self-efficacy Scale-short form, respectively. Of the candidate genes examined, SNPs within COMT were significantly associated with breastfeeding-related outcomes. Specifically, COMT rs4633 and rs4680 minor allele carriers (T, A) reported higher breast and nipple pain intensity than women homozygous for the major allele (C, G). COMT is the most widely researched “pain gene” and has been linked to cold, postoperative, and postpartum pain. This study is the first to identify a contribution of COMT variants to breast and nipple pain and, as a result, to breastfeeding exclusivity. PerspectiveTwo SNPs in the pain gene COMT are associated with breast and nipple pain. Clinically, a minor allele in COMT rs4633 and rs4680 may increase a woman’s rating of moderate breast and nipple pain. Trial registrationPROMPT was registered in ClinicalTrials.gov (protocol #NCT05262920).

Hubungan antara Akses Informasi dengan Pemberian ASI Eksklusif

Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is stated to be able to reduce under-5 mortality by 13%. After that the child must be given solid food as a supplementary food besides breast milk until the child is 2 years old. Therefore, good nutrition is needed during the growth and development of the brain so that it can develop optimally. In general, women in Indonesia, especially young mothers, are currently aggressively promoting exclusive breastfeeding. However, the exclusive breastfeeding program is still not running optimally as expected. The aim of this studied is to analyzed the correlation between accessibility of information and the success of exclusive breastfeeding. The type of research used is quantitative research with a case control approach. This research was conducted in the Work Area of ​​the Lameuru Health Center. The sample size for each case and control group was 41 mothers of infants aged 6-12 months. Data analysis used the Chi-Square test. The results showed that there was a relationship between access to information and the success of exclusive breastfeeding with a value of p=0.005 (p˂0.05) and odds ratio values ​​of 0.778 and 4.200. This shows that the better/more information about breastfeeding is given to pregnant/breastfeeding women, the higher the success of exclusive breastfeeding. The suggestion from this research is to make innovations to convey information about exclusive breastfeeding, such as making media that is more varied about exclusive breastfeeding, it is hoped that the achievement of exclusive breastfeeding can reach the national target.

An extensive investigation into the bioactive component of breast milk, lactation, and clinical application of Galactagogues: A review

Nowadays, people are becoming more and more conscious of the link between nutrition, diet, and health. This bond is established from birth. In addition to being thought of as the finest nutrition for a newborn to preserve its physical and nutritional well-being, breastfeeding is usually seen as the best choice for a baby during the early stages of life. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) advises breastfeeding exclusively for six months, after which the mother and child may decide to continue nursing in addition to introducing supplemental meals for the remainder of the baby's first year or beyond. Since breast milk includes a variety of bioactive ingredients, including proteins, vitamins, nucleotides, oligosaccharides, immunoglobulin, and some minerals, it is often regarded as the major nutritional supply for babies. A crucial opportunity for intervention to improve breastfeeding success is when inadequate supply of breast milk is often identified as the primary reason for early breastfeeding cessation. When non-drug breastfeeding support approaches fail to improve a persistently poor milk production, mothers frequently turn to drugs called galactagogues for assistance. Galactagogues function by interfering with the complex hormonal balance that controls breastfeeding, specifically with regard to prolactin and oxytocin. The available data about the effectiveness and safety of pharmacological treatments for lactation insufficiency is assessed in this narrative review. The majority of research has focused on the use of domperidone, and studies have indicated that there are modest short-term improvements for breast milk production. While there is less evidence supporting metoclopramide safety and efficacy than there is for domperidone, metoclopramide functions similarly to domperidone, thus in the event that domperidone is ineffective, it may be a good alternative for therapy. Lack of information on alternative medicines, such as metformin, oxytocin, prolactin, and herbal remedies, renders their clinical usage unreasonable. The study points out important gaps in the data and makes recommendations for possible future research topics related to galactagogues' impact on nursing.

Breastfeeding Behavior and LATCH Score in Postpartum Mothers days 1-7 with Overweight and Obesity

Background: Lifestyle changes during pregnancy tend to occur less frequently, and unhealthy eating patterns resulting from consuming fast food can trigger overweight and obesity. Existing research has revealed the influence of obesity on delayed lactogenesis II and low milk production but has not revealed the influence of obesity on breastfeeding behavior and the LATCH score as an early identification of breastfeeding success. Purpose: This study aim to analyzing the differences between overweight and obesity on breastfeeding behavior and LATCH scores in postpartum mothers on 1–7 days. Method: This research uses an analytical design with a observational approach. The sample for this study was all third-trimester primigravida mothers with normal pregnancies who checked themselves at the Kediri City Community Health Center and met the research inclusion criteria amount 86 samples. Breastfeeding behavior data and LATCH scores evaluate use quistionare were assessed on days 1, 3, and 7 days postpartum. Data analysis using SPSS version 26 with paired t test. Results: The breastfeeding behavior scores of both groups did not different at 1 day (45 ± 3.34 vs. 45 ± 3.34; P = 0.760), 3 days (78 ± 5.78 vs. 67 ± 9.03; P = 0.213), and 7 days (10 ± 0.59 vs. 8 ± 0.50; P = 0.087). There was no difference in LATCH scores at 1 day (3 ± 0.67 vs. 3 ± 0.45; P = 0.646) and 3 days postpartum (78 ± 5.78 vs. 6 ± 0.03; P = 0.098), but at 7 days postpartum between the two groups were significantly different (10 ± 0.59 vs. 8 ± 0.50; P &lt; 0.001). Conclusion: The breastfeeding behavior and LATCH score can be used to predict difficulties in breastfeeding experienced by overweight and obese mothers postpartum for 1–7 days. Having an appropriate systematic assessment can help with timely intervention and improvements in breastfeeding techniques so increase breastfeeding success.

Determinasi Perlekatan dan Posisi Ibu Menyusui dalam Memberikan ASI terhadap Keberhasilan Pemberian ASI Eksklusif di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Oesapa

Insufficient breastfeeding can cause malnutrition babies, making them more susceptible disease. Breastfeeding baby for 6 months without additional food, drink is called exclusive breastfeeding. Improper breastfeeding position and attachment can result in low breast milk production. Apart from making the nipples feel sore and causing breast milk not to come out optimally, incorrect breastfeeding techniques can also make the baby refuse to breastfeed, which has a negative impact on breast milk production. The aim of research determine the influence of the position and attachment of breastfeeding mothers and their role on the effectiveness of exclusive breastfeeding in the Oesapa Community Health Center working area. The research design is case control which is used together with observational analysis as research methodology. Complete sampling and significance threshold of α=0.05, 27 case samples and 27 control samples. This study, data were analyzed using methods, univariate, bivariate (chi square statistical test to assess the influence position and attachment style of breastfeeding mothers on the success of exclusive breastfeeding in the Oesapa Community Health Center), multivariate (logistic regression). statistical test to identify the most dominant variable). attachment and body posture in relation to effectiveness of exclusive breastfeeding. The results of the study showed that there was relationship between attachment (p-value= 0.000, OR=9.534), position (p-value 0.000, OR=12.025) and the success of exclusive breastfeeding. Recommended that health workers facilitate and motivate the implementation of breastfeeding, especially exclusive breastfeeding, to their citizens, increase the role of health workers educating breastfeeding mothers to apply the correct latch and position.

PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF MOTHERS WITH A HISTORY OF EPISIOTOMY ON BARRIERS AND SOCIAL SUPPORT IN BREASTFEEDING

Abstract Background: Breastfeeding rates in Indonesia have decreased significantly in recent years. In 2021, less than half of babies in Indonesia (48.6 percent) were breastfed in the first hour of life, down from 58.2 percent in 2018. Only 52.5 percent were exclusively breastfed in the first six months, which is a decrease sharply from 64.5 percent in 2018. The success of breastfeeding is determined by several inhibiting and supporting factors, one of which is anxiety due to an episiotomy. Episiotomy is often performed to prevent more severe perineal tearing during labor, but there is controversy regarding the benefits and risks of episiotomy, as well as its impact on breastfeeding practices. Objective: To describe the perceptions and experiences of mothers with a history of episiotomy regarding barriers and support in providing breast milk at 7 days postpartum at Airlangga University Hospital, Surabaya City. Method: This research was conducted using qualitative methods with a phenomenological approach/Interpretive Phenomelogical Analysis (IPA). The method for taking subjects used purposive sampling. This research involved a total of 8 informants. The analysis method used is content analysis. Results: It was found that the perception of mothers with a history of episiotomy regarding breastfeeding and their intention to breastfeed was still low. The experience of providing breast milk varies greatly and mothers tend to be physically and emotionally uncomfortable. Social support is very important for mothers' behavior in providing breast milk. There are physical and psychological barriers associated with episiotomy including pain, physical discomfort, anxiety about health and recovery so that breastfeeding behavior becomes disrupted.

Latching Medical Students onto a Virtual Breastfeeding Elective During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Objectives: To describe the implementation of a successful two-week virtual breastfeeding elective for medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic and characterize student demographics, objective knowledge, and perspectives on breastfeeding before and after the elective. Study Design: We adapted the Santa Rosa Kaiser Permanente Family Medicine breastfeeding residency curriculum to create a two-week virtual medical student elective using Kern's six steps of curriculum development and a competency-based education framework. Educational components included self-paced modules, shadowing experiences, and group didactics. Objective knowledge was assessed with multiple-choice tests before and after the elective compared using a paired t-test. Reflective writing pieces were qualitatively analyzed using the six phases of thematic analysis developed by Braun and Clarke. Results: From 2020 to 2023, 40 medical students completed the elective. Breastfeeding knowledge increased significantly from the pre-test 72% (95% CI: 52-92%) to post-test 91% (95% CI: 81-100%) (p < 0.001). Over 90% of students felt that learning objectives were met well or very well and agreed or strongly agreed that the elective increased their knowledge and confidence in providing anticipatory guidance to breastfeeding parents. Similar themes were shared across students' reflective writing pieces, with nearly 30% (n = 23) of the student essays addressing socio-cultural and racial differences in beliefs surrounding breastfeeding. Conclusion: A virtual breastfeeding curriculum for medical students is well-received by stakeholders (patients, lactation consultants, students, etc.) and improves breastfeeding knowledge and confidence. A virtual elective is an innovative and effective way to deliver breastfeeding education and can be used even when institutional breastfeeding or lactation support is unavailable.

Revival of the mother-baby friendly initiative (MBFI) in South Africa: towards a quality improvement project

BackgroundThe discontinuation of “Mother-Baby Friendly” accreditation, coupled with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, has contributed to reduced breastfeeding rates observed in parts of South Africa. Consequently, the Child, Youth and School Health cluster of the National Department of Health, with support from the World Health Organization and United Nations Children’s Fund, organised a Mother-Baby Friendly initiative revitalisation workshop.MethodsHeld in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 29–30, 2022, the workshop brought together local and international breastfeeding promotion experts to engage on issues related to the revitalisation of the Mother-Baby Friendly Initiative. The workshop included presentations and group sessions aimed at setting expectations, evaluating the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, and developing actionable revitalisation strategies.ResultsInadequate monitoring of the Mother-Baby Friendly Initiative implementation and adherence to the Ten Steps was identified as a major implementation bottleneck. Participants identified steps ten (coordinating discharge so that parents and their infants have timely access to ongoing support and care), five (supporting mothers to initiate and maintain breastfeeding and manage common difficulties), and two (ensuring that staff have sufficient knowledge, competence, and skills to support breastfeeding) of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative as the most difficult to implement. Step seven (enabling mothers and their infants to remain together and to practise rooming-in 24 h a day) was the least difficult to implement. Workshop participants identified the following proposed solutions to revitalise breastfeeding promotion: strengthening capacity building and mentorship, improving monitoring and accountability measures, and certification of facilities meeting the initiative’s standards.ConclusionCurrent breastfeeding policies and practices must be evaluated by the National Department of Health in collaboration with provincial and private representatives of the initiative to effectively revitalise the Mother-Baby Friendly Initiative. Moreover, an integrative monitoring framework must be developed through stakeholder engagement, role clarification, and ownership. While collaboration between the private and public sectors is required to promote training and communication within healthcare facilities and communities.

Breastfeeding patterns in one-year-old children was not affected by a breastfeeding support intervention

BackgroundBreastfeeding patterns in 12-month-old children play a central role in the mother-infant dyad, but studies describing the patterns are scarce. AimTo investigate breastfeeding patterns in 12-month-old infants before and after a breastfeeding support programme. Study designA baseline/intervention design as part of a larger implementation project aiming to revive the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding programme. SubjectsDuring a 24-h period, 28 mothers from a baseline group and 24 mothers from an intervention group recorded all breastfeeding sessions on a pen and paper form. ResultsThe median (range) frequency of breastfeeding sessions was 6 (1−22) in the baseline group and 7 (1−20) times per 24 h in the intervention group. No significant difference was observed in frequencies between the two groups. The majority of children (57 % in the baseline group and 62 % in the intervention group) exhibited a pattern classified as partial breastfeeding, engaging in breastfeeding 6 or more times per 24 h throughout a substantial part of the day. A second pattern was classified as token breastfeeding, with few breastfeeding sessions, suggesting that breastfeeding occurred primarily for comfort. ConclusionThis study illuminates the breastfeeding behaviours of 12-month-old children and can serve to normalise frequent breastfeeding patterns, potentially aiding mothers who wish to continue breastfeeding beyond infancy. The findings indicate no difference between the groups, suggesting that the implemented intervention did not influence maternal breastfeeding practices at one year of age. This underscores the potential necessity for prolonged support for parents throughout the breastfeeding period.ISRCTN registry: doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN91972905.

Predictors of Breastfeeding among Women Admitted with Severe Preeclampsia before 34 Weeks.

Patients with severe preeclampsia (sPREX) face barriers to successful breastfeeding (BF), including an increased risk of maternal and newborn complications, prematurity, and low birth weight. Patients with early-onset sPREX (before 34 weeks' gestation) may be at even greater risk, yet there are little data available on factors associated with BF challenges in this population. We describe rates of BF initiation at hospital discharge and BF continuation at postpartum (PP) visit and identify factors associated with BF noninitiation and BF cessation among patients admitted with early-onset sPREX. Retrospective cohort study of women with sPREX admitted at less than 34 weeks' gestation to a single tertiary center (2013-2019). Demographic, antepartum, and delivery characteristics were evaluated. Factors associated with BF noninitiation at maternal discharge and with BF cessation at routine PP were assessed. Patients with intrauterine or neonatal demise and those missing BF data were excluded. Bivariate statistics were used to compare characteristics and Poisson regression was used to estimate relative risks (RR). Of 255 patients with early-onset sPREX, 228 (89.4%) had BF initiation at maternal hospital discharge. Initiation of BF occurred less frequently among patients with tobacco use in pregnancy (7.5 vs. 37.0%, χ 2, p < 0.001, RR: 0.69 [95% confidence interval, CI: 0.52-0.92]). At 6 weeks' PP, 159 of 199 (79.9%) patients had BF continuation. Maternal age under 20 years (1.9 vs. 17.5%, χ 2, p = 0.01, RR: 0.36 [95% CI: 0.14-0.91]) and experiencing maternal morbidity (25.2 vs. 45.0%, χ 2, p = 0.01, RR: 0.80 [95% CI: 0.66-0.96]) were associated with BF cessation at the PP visit. Among patients with early sPREX, tobacco use in pregnancy was associated with noninitiation of BF at discharge, whereas young maternal age and maternal morbidity were associated with cessation of BF by routine PP visit. Further research is needed on how to support BF in this population, especially among patients with these associated factors. · Tobacco use was associated with BF noninitiation in patients with early preeclampsia.. · Maternal age < 20 and maternal morbidity were associated with BF cessation by PP visit.. · BF support for patients with risk factors is important for BF success PP..

Association Between Pandemic-Related Maternal Perinatal Anxiety and Early Postpartum Breastfeeding Success.

Prior studies have shown conflicting results on the impact of maternal anxiety on breastfeeding initiation and success. Furthermore, a substantial increase in maternal anxiety levels was shown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between maternal perinatal anxiety induced by the COVID-19 pandemic and early breastfeeding outcomes. This cross-sectional study was conducted in two regional maternity hospitals, involving 220 first-time pregnant patients with a gestational age of ≥37 weeks. All patients had no current diagnosis of COVID-19 and no cases of COVID-19 in their close environment at the time of admission. At 24-48 hours postpartum or at the time of discharge, threefollowing scoring systems were employed: the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS), the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and the LATCH (short for latch, audible swallowing, type of nipple, comfort, and hold) score. A LATCH score of ≥8 was chosen as the cutoff point for defining successful breastfeeding performance. Spearman's rank correlation was used to evaluate relationships between the CAS, STAI scores, maternal and infant factors, and LATCH scores. There were no differences in baseline characteristics between groups categorized as successful and unsuccessful in breastfeeding initiation. The mean total STAI score was 86.3±13.2, the CAS score was 1.07±1.91, and the LATCH score was 8.42±1.7. Although there was an increase in State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-State Anxiety (STAI-S) scores compared to State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-Trait Anxiety (STAI-T) scores, and the STAI-S score and CAS score were higher in the unsuccessful group, these differences did not reach statistical significance (p = 0.22 and 0.16, respectively). When we evaluated the correlation of the LATCH score with STAI total, STAI-S and STAI-T scores, CAS score, and maternal and infant factors, only the type of delivery showed a significant correlation with the LATCH score (p = 0.008). Early postpartum breastfeeding efficiency, as measured by the LATCH score, was only correlated with the type of delivery. No significant correlation was found between pandemic-related maternal perinatal anxiety and early postpartum breastfeeding success.

Effect of White Noise on Anxiety Levels and Breastfeeding Success of Primiparous Mothers Having Vaginal Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to determine the effect of white noise on anxiety levels and breastfeeding success of primipara mothers having vaginal delivery. Design: The research was conducted using a randomized controlled experimental design. Setting: The research was conducted at a public hospital located in western Turkey. Participants: Sixty primipara mothers, who were between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation, who had a vaginal delivery, and who gave birth to a healthy newborn weighing 2,500-4,000 g, were included in the study as participants. İnterventions: The mothers and their babies in the study group (30) were made to listen to white noise with a CD player during breastfeeding in the first hour after delivery and 24 hours after delivery. Measurements: Measurements were performed before, during, and after breastfeeding. A descriptive information form, the State Anxiety Inventory (STAI) Scale, and the "LATCH Breastfeeding Diagnostic and Evaluation Scale" were applied to the mothers by the researcher and the observer. In this way, breastfeeding success and anxiety levels were measured. Results: There was a statistically significant difference between the study group listening to white noise and the control group in terms of the mean STAI-I, observation 2, and observation 4 scores (p < 0.001). Also, it was found that the mean LATCH, observation 1, and observation 2 scores in the control group were significantly lower than the mean LATCH, observation 1, and observation 2 scores in the study group (p < 0.001). Conclusions: As a result of the research, it was determined that white noise was an effective method in increasing breastfeeding success and reducing anxiety levels. In this direction, white noise can be used by health care professionals as a supportive method for breastfeeding.

Work experience of breastfeeding nurses returning to work after maternity leave in Liaoning Province of China: A qualitative study.

With the implementation of China's three-child policy in 2021, the nurse population faces an increase in the number of breastfeeding nurses returning to work after maternity leave. This study aims to describe the work experience of breastfeeding nurses returning to work after maternity leave. A qualitative descriptive design. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with eight nurses and analysed through Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis. Three themes and nine sub-themes emerged from the analysis of the interviews: changes in nurses (emotional changes, physical changes and changes in work); needs for an improving work environment (needs for a supportive workplace and nurse shortage); support for breastfeeding nurses (support from coworkers, support from the manager, support from the organisation and own need for work). This study highlighted that breastfeeding nurses need an adjustment period when they return to work after maternity leave. Successful breastfeeding requires support from coworkers, managers and the organisation. In addition, workplace support for breastfeeding and management for nurses needs to be improved.

Pelatihan Perawatan Luka Putting Susu pada Ibu Menyusui di Ruang Nifas Puskesmas Tosiba

Breastfeeding is ineffective because both mother and baby have difficulty breastfeeding. Lack of knowledge about proper care and the dangers of nipple abrasions lead to complications of breast inflammation (mastitis), abscesses and even infections. Preventive efforts in optimizing breastfeeding success were carried out through nipple wound care training at the Tosiba Health Center for 35 breastfeeding mothers. The purpose of the activity is to implement the tridarma of higher education in the form of training so that the knowledge and skills of mothers in caring for nipples increase in the hope that the breastfeeding process takes place safely without complications. The service method goes through three stages, namely filling out questionnaires, discussing the material and direct practice for breastfeeding mothers. The results of the training increased knowledge from 35% to 78%, while the performance was 10% to 65%. Conclusion The science and techniques of nipple care are very important for expectant mothers and nursing mothers to maintain hygiene, strengthen nipples, reduce the risk of wounds during breastfeeding and avoid infection, as well as smooth milk production and breastfeeding babies well. Inter-related cooperation in Puskesmas as a follow-up to training, for the implementation of activities that are beneficial especially for the health of mothers during breastfeeding.

The relationship of father's knowledge and support as a breastfeeding father on exclusive breastfeeding in the working area of Public Health Center Batanghari Hospital East Lampung

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; Exclusive breastfeeding coverage in Lampung Province in 2020 was 70.1%, yet it still did not meet the expected target. Many factors influenced the success of exclusive breastfeeding. In providing breast milk, the father played a major role for the success. Father's knowledge and support in breastfeeding issues were the first thing the fathers needed to have to support breastfeeding practices. The fathers' support for the breastfeeding process was still lacking as society believed that breastfeeding was only the mother's duty. The support that a father could provide as a Breastfeeding Father could be in the form of helping with child care, helping with household chores, and providing food or other needs related to the breastfeeding process. Preliminary studies showed a lack of support from fathers for breastfeeding mothers at the Batanghari Lampung Community Health Center&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Objective&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the knowledge and the father's support as a breastfeeding father towards exclusive breastfeeding.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Method&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; This research was conducted in the Work Area of the Batanghari Inpatient Health Center, East Lampung in January - February 2023. The sample used was the fathers of infants aged 6-12 months in the Work Area of the Batanghari Inpatient Health Center, East Lampung, as many as 63 respondents obtained using accidental sampling technique . This research was a quantitative study using the Cross Sectional Study approach, analyzed by using the chi square test (α=0.05) for bivariate analysis.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Results&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; The results of this study indicates that there was a real relationship between the father's knowledge as a breastfeeding father and the father's support as a breastfeeding father on exclusive breastfeeding in the Work Area of the Batanghari Inpatient Health Center, East Lampung with p-values of 0.038 and 0.010.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Conclusions: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;There is a significant relationship between father's knowledge and the father's support as a breastfeeding father and exclusive breastfeeding in the Batanghari Inpatient Health Center, East Lampung working area.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Assessing the Implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in Hungary: A Cross-Sectional Study.

We assessed the prevalence of the "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding" in Hungary and identified possible associations of the steps with breastfeeding. Our quantitative, cross-sectional research was conducted anonymously online in Hungary with a self-administered questionnaire in 2021. Targeted sampling was used, with biological motherhood and having at least one child no older than 60 months as inclusion criteria (n = 2008). The implementation of the "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding" was analyzed separately for breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding mothers. A breastfeeding mother was defined as breastfeeding for at least six months. Descriptive statistics, χ2 test, and t-test were calculated with SPSSv25 (p < 0.05). No significant differences were found between breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding mothers in terms of supplementary feeding at the advice of a health professional (p = 0.624) and in terms of assistance with breastfeeding or suggested breastfeeding positions during hospitalization (p = 0.413). Significant differences were found for receiving breastfeeding-friendly recommendations by staff (p = 0.006), valuing breastfeeding (p < 0.001), skin-to-skin contact within 1 h (p = 0.002), receiving supplementary feeding (p < 0.001), rooming-in (p < 0.001), responsive feeding, recognizing hunger signs (p < 0.001), pacifier/bottle use (p < 0.001), and availability of breastfeeding support (p = 0.005). Significant differences were observed between breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding subsamples regarding the implementation of baby-friendly steps (p < 0.001). Breastfeeding mothers experienced the implementation of more baby-friendly steps and a higher rate of breastfeeding, while there was no significant difference in the duration of exclusive (p = 0.795) and partial breastfeeding (p = 0.250) based on the results. We concluded that exposure to the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative may be associated with increased 6-month breastfeeding but may not influence longer durations.