The effect of immediate postpartum levonorgestrel contraceptive implant use on breastfeeding and infant growth: a randomized controlled trial

Objective

This study assessed whether immediate postpartum insertion of levonorgestrel contraceptive implants is associated with a difference in infant growth from birth to 6 months, onset of lactogenesis, or breastfeeding continuation at 3 and 6 months postpartum compared to delayed insertion at 6 to 8 weeks postpartum.

Local Landscapes of Breastfeeding: A comparison of breastfeeding amongst mothers in low- and high-income neighborhoods in Bristol,UK

This paper compares experiences of breastfeeding outside the home for women living in low-income and high-income neighborhoods of the same city. Our findings are based on an analysis of 22 interviews with breastfeeding mothers (11 in each of two study areas) undertaken in Bristol, UK in 2017. We extend existing scholarship by showing how experiences of breastfeeding vary not only at the regional level but between local areas of the same city, and outline how our findings can inform policy. We advance literature on maternal bodies by exploring how local “landscapes” of breastfeeding emerge as mothers encounter and negotiate different socio-material landscapes and locally-differentiated norms about “appropriate” maternal embodiment. We argue that these variegated interactions can lead to different orientations to space and forms of spatial practice on the part of breastfeeding mothers, as well as different kinds of maternal identities.     

Knowledge mobilization tool to promote,protect, and support breastfeeding during COVID-19

SettingThis knowledge mobilization project was conceptualized to increase awareness among breastfeeding mothers and the general public on safe infant feeding practices during the COVID-19 pandemic by addressing myths and misconceptions associated with breastfeeding practices, guiding breastfeeding mothers to make informed decisions around child feeding practices, and offering meaningful guidance in simple language through a short online animated video.InterventionThis project was undertaken in four phases. During phase 1, an informal discussion was held with the breastfeeding mothers, service providers, and community partner in identifying issues surrounding lactation counselling facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. During phase 2, recommendations from 23 organizations with regard to breastfeeding during COVID-19 were reviewed and analyzed. During phase 3, using evidence from reliable sources, a 5-minute animated e-resource on breastfeeding during COVID-19 was conceptualized and developed. During phase 4, the e-resource was disseminated to the breastfeeding mothers, general public, post-secondary institutions, and organizations providing services to breastfeeding mothers in Canada.OutcomesThis evidence-based e-resource facilitated addressing misconceptions around breastfeeding during COVID-19 and raising public awareness on safe infant feeding practices during this pandemic. Overall, the video was described as an informative, user-friendly, useful, and easily accessible resource by breastfeeding mothers who were in self-isolation with little access to healthcare services during the pandemic.ImplicationsThis project highlighted the importance of patient engagement and collaboration with the community partner in protecting breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic. It further illustrated how informational e-resources can protect breastfeeding in situations where breastfeeding mothers’ access to healthcare services is compromised.     

北京市通州区产妇泌乳启动延迟发生情况及相关影响因素研究

目的 探讨北京市通州地区产妇泌乳启动延迟发生情况及相关影响因素,为提高母乳喂养率提供科学依据。方法 以2019年3月至2021年2月在北京市通州区妇幼保健院分娩的产妇为研究对象,由经过统一培训并考核合格的护理人员随访其泌乳情况并通过问卷收集孕妇相关资料。采用描述性分析方法对产妇泌乳延迟发生情况进行分析,并采用单、多因素分析方法对泌乳延迟发生影响因素进行分析。结果 共纳入2 109名产妇进行研究,产妇年龄20~48岁,以35~48岁居多,占54.10%。泌乳启动正常者1 387人,占65.8%,泌乳启动中位时间为50.65(19.33,70.14)h。泌乳启动延迟者722例,占34.2%。二分类Logistic回归分析结果显示,年龄≥35岁(OR=1.278)、孕期增重过多(OR=1.992)、初产妇(OR=1.243)、妊娠期糖尿病(OR=1.459)、妊娠期高血压疾病(OR=3.314)、剖宫产(OR=1.584)是产妇泌乳启动延迟发生的危险因素。结论 北京市通州区产妇泌乳启动延迟发生率较高,高龄、孕期增重过多、初产妇、妊娠期糖尿病、妊娠期高血压疾病、剖宫产均是产妇泌乳启动延迟发生的危险因素,医护人员应当对于上述类型产妇予以重视,及时关注治疗,以期改善产妇泌乳启动延迟情况。     

An Evaluation of Breastfeeding Promotion Through Peer Counseling in Mississippi WIC Clinics

Objective: This study evaluates the effectiveness of a peer counseling program at increasing breastfeeding by participants in the Mississippi Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Methods: Data from the 1989–1993 Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System were analyzed to compare breastfeeding rates in clinics with and without peer counseling programs. A questionnaire completed by program staff to describe the program in greater detail helped identify characteristics associated with greater success. Results: The incidence of breastfeeding rose from 12.3% to 19.9% in those clinics with peer counseling programs, but only from 9.2% to 10.7% in clinics without a program. Clinics that started a program earlier showed greater changes in breastfeeding incidence. However, the presence of lactation specialists or consultants in the clinic appeared to be more important than the presence of less-trained peer counselors. Peer counselors who spent more than 45 minutes per participant were more effective than those spending less time. Conclusions: The peer counseling program significantly increased the incidence of breastfeeding, particularly in clinics with lactation specialists and consultants. Success can be enhanced by ensuring that peer counselors spend a great deal of time with the participants.