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Showing 1 to 20 of 40 for “"Breastmilk"”.
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Methods of breastmilk expression: An evidence review to inform guidelines and research priorities
Background: Knowing which methods of breastmilk expression are effective and acceptable is important to inform clinical guidelines and enable breastfeeding of infants, particularly premature, sick and low birth weight infants. Objectives: To evaluate the best available evidence on effects and …
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Droplet digital PCR detection and next-generation sequencing of HIV-1 in breastmilk of breastfeeding women on antiretroviral treatment
… of HIV-1 in a stable latent reservoir in breastmilk has been associated with low- level mother to child transmission despite maternal antiretroviral therapy (ART). We aimed to evaluate and optimize the sensitivity of HIV-1 DNA quantitation in breastmilk using droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) …
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Determination of Rifapentine and 25-O-desacetyl Rifapentine from 100 µl human breastmilk by LC-MS/MS using protein precipitation and solid phase extraction
… drug, rifapentine and its metabolite, into breastmilk. The subsequent implications to the breastfed infant, as well as consequences of long-term exposure to potentially sub-therapeutic drug levels with regards to the development of drug resistant bacteria is therefore not known. A liquid …
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HIV, Antiretroviral Therapy, Pregnancy, Lactation and Bone Health in Uganda
… ratios, TmCa/GFR and TMP/GFR, respectively), breastmilk mineral composition (Ca, P, Na, K and Na/K ratio); and infant growth Z-scores and bone mineral. Statistical models were adjusted for potential confounders. Median maternal age was 24.5 (IQR 21.1, 26.9) yrs. Mean gestation was 40.9±1.8 wks …
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Iodine status of lactating mothers and infants aged 0 to 6 months in Vhembe and Mopani district of the Limpopo Province, South Africa
… Data was gathered using a questionnaire. Breastmilk, mother urine, infant urine, household salt and drinking water were collected to be analysed for iodine content. Results: The median of breastmilk iodine concentration level amongst lactating mothers in the Vhembe District was 101.4 µg/l …
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COMPARATIVE GENOMICS AND FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF BIFIDOBACTERIUM CARBOHYDRATE ACTIVE ENZYMES IN HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES UTILIZATION
… by multiple determinants such as birth mode, breastmilk feeding practices, and the environment. Previous studies have identified specific taxa associated with protection from atopy and asthma including Bifidobacterium. Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) are an abundant component of breastmilk; …
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The influence of maternal Nippostrongylus brasiliensis infection on immunity in offspring
… antigen (NES)-specific IgG1 in utero and through breastmilk, changes in lymphocyte populations and early germinal center formation in naive offspring. Maternal Nb infection does not interfere with control of STm in offspring in BALB/c mice, but may interfere with control of STm in C57BL/6 mice.
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Milk matters 4.0: bridging milk donor, staff and student needs towards a purposeful and maintainable system
… bank. Their primary role is to collect expressed breastmilk from donor mothers, pasteurize it and distribute it to recipient infants in need. This dissertation explores the design and deployment of a donor-facing mobile application and staff-facing web application developed with and for the …
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The provision and use of contraception amongst antenatal and postpartum women in a rural area of the Eastern Cape
… small amounts of hormones to the infant through breastmilk may affect its growth development. The studies sought to investigate the feasibility of recommending this delay in POC administration, taking into account both the mother's risk of pregnancey in the early postpartum period and her ability …
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Adverse impact of hospitalisation on infant breastfeeding practices: a prospective cohort study
… 95% CI 6.38-407.71). Maternal expression of breastmilk (vs no expression in-hospital) was protective against in hospital breastfeeding cessation (OR 0.07, 95% CI 0.01-0.33). Post-discharge telephonic interviews (median 5 months after discharge) were available for 92 mother-infant dyads; 21 …
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Exploration of the experiences of breastfeeding doctors within the Cape Town Metropole District health service
… This study explored the breastfeeding (BF) or breastmilk expression (BME) experience of doctors within the Cape Town Metro District Health Service. Aim: To describe the breastfeeding experiences, expectations, intentions, and outcomes of breastfeeding within the workplace. Methods: we conducted …
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Development and Evaluation of Clinical Protocol for Breastfeeding after General Anesthesia
… risk of exposure of most therapeutic agents via breastmilk” (Sachs, 2013, p. 805).
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Early infant breastfeeding practices, and predictors of breastfeeding cessation, in HIV-uninfected and HIV-infected mothers on antiretroviral treatment: a prospective cohort study
… infants no other food or drink other than breastmilk, except for medicines, vitamins and minerals. Breast feeding (BF) was censored at last visit with reported BF. We used Cox proportional hazards regression to assess factors associated with cessation of exclusive and all breastfeeding …
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Metabolic phenotypes of infants with normal birth weight, small-for-gestational-age, or after maternal gestational diabetes mellitus
… and other confounding factors. In a CBGS breastmilk (BM) study, higher BM intake volume at 6 weeks conferred protection against subsequent rapid weight gain. Analyses of BM macronutrients also suggested that carbohydrate and protein intakes may have functional relevance to later infant …
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Adherence in HIV-positive women entering antenatal care on antiretroviral therapy: A cross-sectional study
… Continuing ART protects against transmission via breastmilk later in the infant's life. While the benefits of good adherence are undeniable, the definition of adequate adherence varies widely in the literature. Taking 80 to 100% of pills as prescribed is commonly used as the threshold for adequate …
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The introduction of multi-strain probiotics to preterm infants in a regional hospital: an observational study
… male to female was 51:49. All of them received breastmilk. A total of eleven (14.3%) infants had positive cultures. These were predominantly gram-negative organisms and there were no positive cultures of probiotic organisms. Seventy five percent of the infections occurred in ELBW infants and …
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The 2022 infant formula shortage in the United States: An exploration of infant feeding policy changes, policymakers' attention, and the lived experiences of caregivers
… the United States (US) are fed a combination of breastmilk and infant formula. In February 2022, contaminated formula at an Abbott Nutrition plant in Michigan catalyzed a shortage, which created hardships for families and exposed infant formula and breastfeeding policy gaps. The purpose of this …
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An exploration of the calcium metabolic system in pregnancy and public health programmes to improve early nutrition in maternal-infant cohorts
… infant feeding practices indicated that 44% gave breastmilk as the main milk source at hospital discharge, 36% at 2 months, 24% at 6 months and 19% at 9 months. The rate of infant formula only feeding increased from 25% at discharge to 49% at 2 months and 74% at 9 months of age. Combination …
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Evaluating Breastfeeding's Role Early Childhood Feeding and Eating Styles
… infant feeding type (breastfed [BF], bottle-fed breastmilk [PUMP], bottle-fed formula [FM]) and both current child eating styles (internal cues in eating) and current maternal feeding styles (related to control) in a sample of three to six year old children. Infant feeding information was …
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Community Breastfeeding Attitudes and Beliefs
<p>Breastmilk is designed by nature to meet the specific needs of the human species and provides all that is necessary for normal infant growth, development, and health for the first six months of life. Efforts to extend that message publicly have resulted in an increase of breastfeeding rates, yet …
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