Breast Feeding Horizon Scanning – Volume 2 Issue 12

Breastfeeding Horizon Scanning Bulletin Volume 1 Issue 12

Breastfeeding facilitates acceptance of a novel dietary flavour compound

Source: e-SPEN, the European e-Journal of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism

e-SPEN, the European e-Journal of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, October 2009, Volume 4, Issue 5, pp.e231-e238

Click here to access abstract.

Date of publication: October 2009

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: This study examines whether infants  learn to accept flavours via exposure to flavour in mother’s milk.  Results suggest that breastfeeding helps the acceptance of unusual flavours. though the effect is not necessarily due to exposure to specific flavour compounds

Length of publication: 8 pages

.  Please contact your local NHS Library for full text fo the article.

Folllow this link to find your local NHS Library.

Why do interventions work in some places and not others: A breastfeeding support group trial

Source: Social Science and Medicine

Social Science and Medicine, Epub ahead of print. Avaialble online from 11 December 2009.

Click here for abstract.

Date of publication:  tba

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: This research looks into why policies to support breastfeeding do not work in some areas.

Length of publication: 1 web page

You will need a NHS Athens account to access this link.  Please contact your local NHS Library for help creating an athens account

Folllow this link to find your local NHS Library.

Many thanks to Magda Sachs, Infant Feeding Coordinator, NHS Salford for this item.

Evening breast milk means a good sleep

Source: New Scientist

Click here to read full article.

Date of publication: October 2009

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: Spanish research suggests that the composition of breastmilk can alter over the course of the day with naturally occurring chemicals called nucleotides, which have been linked to sleepiness, found to be highest night-time.  This may affect mothers who express milk as milk expressed earlier in the day will be less effective in helping sleepiness as milk expressed later.

Length of publication: 1 page

‘Bosom Buddies’ help mums to breastfeed

Source: Sunderland Echo

Click here to access full text

Date of publication: 5 December 2009

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: A Sunderland PCT supported mother-to-mother, peer support group has welcomed new recruits as it continues its drive to encourage new mums to breastfeed.  The women have previously breastfed their own babies and have undertaken an accredited course to help support new mothers.

Length of publication: 1 page

Dads make a difference – an Australian study

Source: International Breastfeeding Journal

Click here to read the full text

International Breastfeeding Journal, November 2009, Volume 4, Issue 15, pp. 1-9

Date of publication: November 2009

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: This research suggest that fathers want to be “more involved and be part of the parenthood process”, including feeding, and their involvement helps the mother in adapting to changes.

Length of publication: 9 pages

You will need a NHS Athens account to access this link.  Please contact your local NHS Library for help creating an athens account

Folllow this link to find your local NHS Library.

Determinants of Early Weaning and Use of Unmodified Cow’s Milk in Infants: A Systematic Review

Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association

Journal of the American Dietetic Association, December 2009, Volume 109, Issue 12, pp.2017-2028

Click here to access abstract.

Date of publication: December 2009

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: This systematic review looked at the factors that lead to the early  introduction of complementary foods  and unmodified cow’s milk, despite the negative health implications of doing so.  Evidence suggested that young maternal age, low maternal education, low socioeconomic status, absence or short duration of breastfeeding, maternal smoking, and lack of information or advice from health care providers were key factors in early weaning, with  low maternal education and low socioeconomic status implicated in the introduction of unmodified cow’s milk.   The evidence suggested that improving the advice given by health care providers seemed most effective in preventing early introduction.

Length of publication: 12 pages

Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of  this article.

Folllow this link to find your local NHS Library.

Further dissemination

If you think someone would benefit from receiving this posting, please e-mail them the link to this blog and suggest that they sign up to the email newsletter to stay up to date with new content.