Human milk vs formula feeding among preterm infants: short-term outcomes

Source: American Journal of Perinatology, 2012, 29 (2), p.121-6.

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Date of publication: February, 2012.

Publication type: Research.

In a nutshell: A study examining the short-term outcomes among preterm infants in relation to the type of feeding administered – human milk or formula. The findings suggest that the advantages of human milk feeding of preterm infants may include lower incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

Length of publication: 6 pages.

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In-hospital formula supplementation of breastfed babies: a population-based survey

 

Source: Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care, 2011, 38 (4), p. 302-10.

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Date of publication: December, 2011.

Publication type: Research.

In a nutshell: A study exploring the use of in-hospital formula supplementation and the factors associated with both mother and baby and care setting which influence this practice. The study suggests that the baby-friendly hospital initiative may be an effective strategy to better support exclusive breastfeeding.

Length of publication: 9 pages.

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Different attitudes during breastfeeding consultations when infant formula was given: a phenomenographic approach

Source: International Breastfeeding Journal

International Breastfeeding Journal , 31 January 2011, Volume 6, Issue 1

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Date of publication: January 2011

In a nutshell: This study looked at the attitudes of midwives in relation to the mother, child and breastfeeding when infant formula is given. It suggest that this attitude may vary depending on whether the midwife perceived the mother and child as a fellow subject or objectively, and whether they look at the situation as a part of  the whole picture.

Publication type: Journal article

Length of publication: 28 pages

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High concentrations of essential and toxic elements in infant formula and infant foods – a matter of concern

Source: Food chemistry

Food chemistry, article in press, published online January 2011, doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2011.01.062

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Date of publication: January 2011

In a nutshell: This research raises concerns regarding high levels toxic elements in some infant formula and food.

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Research suggests special infant formula might help shield babies from type 1 diabetes, but experts are cautious

Source: New England Journal of Medicine / Medline Plus News

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Date of publication: November 2010

In a nutshell: New research suggests that special formula with hydrolyzed (partially broken down) proteins to ease digestion may help prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes. Babies fed with special formula were found to have less than half of diabetes-linked antibodies in their blood.  Experts welcomed the research in helping understand the onset of diabetes but were cautious about the conclusions.

Publication type: New story / Journal article

Length of publication: 1 page news story

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Infant feeding methods and maternal sleep and daytime functioning

Source: Pediatrics

Pediatrics, published online 8 November 2010, doi:10.1542/peds.2010-1269

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Date of publication: November 2010

In a nutshell: This study looked into the relationship between sleeping, sleepiness and infant feeding in the first 12 weeks of motherhood.  It found that there were no significant differences in sleepiness between “women who were exclusively breastfeeding, exclusively formula feeding, or using a combination of the 2 methods”.  It concluded that information on sleep should be included in that given to women to encourage breastfeeding and that mothers should be informed that “choosing to formula feed does not equate with improved sleep”.

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UNICEF UK statement on providing infant formula

Source: UNICEF Baby Friendly Inititative

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Date of publication:  October 2010

In a nutshell: The Baby Friendly Initiative states that their standards do not require the discontinuation of providing formula milk in hospitals but that the hospital avoids advertising formula milk and paraphanelia and that mothers “who have chosen to bottle feed be shown how to prepare a feed correctly before discharge”.  The Initiative states that it is concerned that by invoking their standards as a reason to stop supplying formula feed it may provoke resentment and a sense of compulsion towards breastfeeding.

Publication type: News story

Length of publication: 1 page

Mums told to bring own milk to maternity units in Essex

Source: Chelmsford Weekly News

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Date of publication: August 2010

In a nutshell: Mothers who choose to use formula milk rather than breastfeed will have to provide their own at three Essex hospitals.  A spokesperson for the Trust said that the cash saved is being invested in new drop-in sessions and breastfeeding support groups.

Publication type: News story

 

Length of publication:1 page

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Intake of energy providing liquids during the first year of life in five European countries

Source: Clinical Nutrition

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Clinical Nutrition, in press, doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2010.04.003

Date of publication: July 2010 (online)

In a nutshell: This research looked at the current infant intake of energy providing liquids (EPL) other than breast milk or formula milk.  It found that practice varied with regards to EPL depending on age of infant and country, and that EPL is often given particularly to formula fed infants despite recommendations which suggest otherwise.

Publication type: Journal article

Length of publication:7 pages

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Bottle-fed babies may eat more, study hints

Source: Reuters / Pediatrics

Pediatrics, May 2010

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Date of publication: May 2010

Publication type: News story / Journal article

In a nutshell: This research suggests that infants who were bottle fed tended to show less “self-regulation” of their appetite later on in infancy.

Length of publication: News story – 1 page

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