Impact of obesity and depressed mood on breastfeeding

Source: American journal of obstetrics & gynecology

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, January 2011, Volume 204, Issue 1, Supplement 1, Pp S246-S247

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Date of publication: January 2011

In a nutshell: This research looked at the effects of obesity, depressed mood and body image on breastfeeding.  The research suggests that these symptoms have a negative impact on both the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding.

Publication type: Journal article / poster presentation

Length of publication: 1 page

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Barriers to breastfeeding – a New Zealand literature review

Source: Public Health Association, New Zealand

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Date of publication:  September 2010

In a nutshell: A New Zealand literature review looked into rates of and barriers to breastfeeding.  It suggests that rates were worse in some parts of the population due to several factors, partly cultural but also due to economic and information poverty.  For example, mothers who did not attend ante-natal classes were less informed and therefore “less likely to start breastfeeding or continue for longer periods”.  Mothers also had concerns about not being able to provide enough milk.  Other factors include smoking, the need to return to work and a lack of family support.

Publication type: Press release

Length of publication: 2 pages

“The way to break the taboo is to do the taboo thing” breastfeeding in public and citizen activism in the UK

Source: Health & Place

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Health & Place,  in press, doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2010.06.013

Date of publication: July 2010 (online)

In a nutshell: This article looks at “lactivism”; advocacy to make breastfeeding more socially acceptable in public, to help combat maternal discomfort in breastfeeding in public as a factor in breastfeeding cessation.

Publication type: Journal article

Length of publication: 32 pages

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The differential effects of full-time and part-time work status on breastfeeding – a US perspective

Source: Health Policy

Health Policy,April  2010, in press, doi:10.1016/j.healthpol.2010.03.006

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Date of publication: Article in press, 2010

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell:

This research examined whether working full time or part time affects the initiation and duration of breastfeeding. It found that part-time work and increased amount of leave taken promotes both breastfeeding initiation and duration.

Length of publication: 8 pages

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Breastfeeding in Toronto: Promoting Supportive Environments – a Canadian perspective

Source: Toronto Public Health

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Date of publication: March 2010

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: This study suggests that rates of exlusive breastfeeding can be affected by the provision of free formula milk, with exclusive breastfeeding being less likely when formula is provided.

Length of publication: 8 page summary / 119 page report. News release and news conference video also available.

Factors associated with breastfeeding cessation

Source: BBC News / BMC Pediatrics

BMC Pediatrics, Volume  10, Issue 3

doi:10.1186/1471-2431-10-3

Published: 27 January 2010

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Date of publication: January 2010

Publication type: News story / Journal article

In a nutshell: This study of 2,000 mothers who received peer breastfeeding support looked at factors in breastfeeding cessation.  The report concludes that ethnicity and number of previous births were factors.  However recognised factors in breastfeeding cessation such as marital status, mode of delivery, timing of breastfeeding initiation and socio-economic deprivation were not found to be issues.

Length of publication: 1 page / 21 pages

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The relative importance of social class and maternal education for breast-feeding initiation

Source: Public Health Nutrition

Public Health Nutrition, Volume 12, Issue 12, pp.2285-92.

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Date of publication: December 2009

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: This research examined maternal education and occupation based class in relation to breastfeeding.  It concluded that maternal education was an overlooked but major factor in breastfeeding take up.

Length of publication: 8 pages

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Which mothers wean their babies prematurely from full breastfeeding? An Australian cohort study

Source: Wiley Interscience – Acta Paediatrica

Acta Paediatrica, Aug 2009, 98 (8), pp. 1274 - 1277

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Date of publication: Aug 2009

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: This study attempts to identify reasons for early cessation of breastfeeding. It was observed that women were more likely to cease breastfeeding  if they were less than 25 years old, smoked during pregnancy, returned early to full-time employment or had less educational attainment, and if there had been multiple birth, caesarean birth or first birth. The study suggests that the first month is “an important window for evidence-based interventions”.

Length of publication:4  pages

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