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Gupta S, Taylor SN. Nutrition Management of High-Risk Neonates After Discharge. Clin Perinatol 2023; 50:653-667. [PMID: 37536770 DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2023.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Nutrition management of the high-risk infant after hospital discharge is complicated by the infant's dysfunctional or immature oral feeding skills, nutritional deficits, and the family's feeding plan. Although evidence is limited, available studies point to developing an individualized nutritional plan, which accounts for these factors; protects and prioritizes the family's plan for breastfeeding; and promotes an acceptable growth pattern. Further research is needed to identify the type and duration of posthospital discharge nutrition to optimize high-risk infant neurodevelopment and body composition. Attention to infant growth, lactation support, and safe feed preparation practices are critical in the transition to home.
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- Shruti Gupta
- Department of Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, PO Box 208064, New Haven, CT 06520, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, PO Box 208064, New Haven, CT 06520, USA.
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Longitudinal Follow-up of Preterm Breastfeeding to 12 Weeks Corrected Gestational Age. Adv Neonatal Care 2022; 22:571-577. [PMID: 34743110 DOI: 10.1097/anc.0000000000000925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Preterm infants have shorter breastfeeding duration than that of term infants. Details of postdischarge feeding methods and difficulties are needed to inform the care of preterm breastfeeding dyads. PURPOSE To describe postdischarge breastfeeding characteristics of mother-preterm infant dyads up to 12 weeks corrected gestational age (CGA). METHODS A prospective observational study of preterm dyads (birth 24-33 weeks' gestation) that fed their mother's own milk (MOM) at discharge from a neonatal unit in Perth, Western Australia. Feeding method and frequency, breastfeeding duration, difficulties, and nipple shield use were recorded at 2, 6, and 12 weeks CGA. RESULTS Data were obtained for 49 mothers (singleton infant n = 39, twins n = 10). At 12 weeks CGA, 59% fed any MOM with 47% exclusively fed MOM and 31% fully breastfed. Nipple shield use reduced from 42% at 2 weeks CGA to 11% at 12 weeks CGA. Compared with mothers who exclusively fed MOM at discharge (n = 41) those who fed both MOM and infant formula (n = 8) were more likely to wean before 12 weeks CGA ( P < .001). Weaning occurred before 2 weeks CGA in 12/19 (63%), with low milk supply the most frequently cited reason. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Most mothers with a full milk supply at discharge successfully transition to predominant breastfeeding. Frequent milk removal needs to be prioritized throughout the preterm infant's hospital stay. IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH Examination of facilitators and barriers to early and continued frequent milk removal across the postpartum period is required to identify strategies to optimize lactation after preterm birth.
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Non-Pharmacological and Non-Surgical Feeding Interventions for Hospitalized Infants with Pediatric Feeding Disorder: A Scoping Review. Dysphagia 2022; 38:818-836. [PMID: 36044080 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-022-10504-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Infants born prematurely or with complex medical conditions often require treatment to facilitate safe and efficient feeding. Practice is based on evidence, so frontline clinicians look to the literature to make informed clinical decisions. The aim of this scoping review was to map and describe the literature base for infant feeding and swallowing interventions and to identify areas for further research. Four electronic databases were searched from the sources' inceptions through April 2020 using a search strategy designed by a health sciences research librarian. Thirteen grey literature sources were searched and forward and backward citation chasing was performed. Inclusion criteria were English-language studies reporting non-pharmacological and non-surgical interventions for hospitalized infants. Exclusion criteria included interventions exclusively for infants with cleft lip or palate or for infants being fed exclusively though enteral feeding. Data were extracted using a form created a priori and data were reported descriptively. We reviewed 6654 abstracts: 725 were chosen for full-text review and 136 met inclusion. Most studies explored interventions for infants born prematurely (n = 128). Studies were stratified by intervention domain: bridging (n = 91) and feeding/swallowing (n = 45); intervention approach: direct (n = 72), indirect (n = 31), or combination (n = 33); and outcome: feeding performance (n = 125), physiologic stability (n = 40), and swallowing physiology (n = 12). The body of research in infant feeding has grown; however, a need remains for research focused on populations of infants with various medical complexities and for frequently used interventions that lack supporting evidence.
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Maastrup R, Hannula L, Hansen MN, Ezeonodo A, Haiek LN. The Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative for neonatal wards. A mini review. Acta Paediatr 2022; 111:750-755. [PMID: 34932843 DOI: 10.1111/apa.16230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative for Neonatal Wards (Neo-BFHI) is an expansion of the WHO/UNICEF Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding to address the needs of infants and families in all levels of neonatal care. The Neo-BFHI includes Three Guiding Principles as basic tenets, Ten Steps to protect, promote and support breastfeeding closely following the original Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative, and adherence to the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes. In 2020, the WHO/UNICEF published recommendations for breastfeeding small, sick and preterm newborns that aligns with the Neo-BFHI. Conclusion: This mini review provides a brief description of the content in the Neo-BFHI.
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- Ragnhild Maastrup
- Knowledge Centre for Breastfeeding Infants with Special Needs Department of Neonatology, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University Hospital Copenhagen Denmark
- Research Unit Women's and Children's Health Juliane Marie Centre Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University Hospital Copenhagen Denmark
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- School of Health Care Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Metropolia Finland
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Breastfeeding Division of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Rikshospitalet Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
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- School of Health Care Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Metropolia Finland
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- Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux Québec QC Canada
- McGill University Department of Family Medicine and St. Mary's Research Centre Montréal QC Canada
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Drug delivery from a solid formulation during breastfeeding—A feasibility study with mothers and infants. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0264747. [PMID: 35245341 PMCID: PMC8896718 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Breastfeeding is critical to health outcomes, particularly in low-resource settings where there is little access to clean water. For infants in their first twelve months of life, the delivery of medications is challenging, and use of oral syringes to deliver liquid formulations can pose both practical and emotional challenges. Objective To explore the potential to deliver medicine to infants via a solid formulation during breastfeeding. Methods Single center feasibility study within a tertiary level neonatal unit in the UK, involving twenty-six breastfeeding mother-infant dyads. A solid formulation of Vitamin B12 was delivered to infants during breastfeeding. Outcomes included the quantitative change in serum vitamin B12 and assessment of maternal expectations and experiences. Results Delivery of Vitamin B12 through a solid formulation that dissolved in human milk did not impair breastfeeding, and Vitamin B12 levels rose in all infants from a mean baseline (range) 533 pg/mL (236–925 pg/mL) to 1871 pg/mL (610–4981 pg/mL) at 6–8 hours post-delivery. Mothers described the surprising ease of ‘drug’ delivery, with 85% reporting a preference over the use of syringes. Conclusions Solid drug formulations can be delivered during breastfeeding and were preferred by mothers over the delivery of liquid formulations via a syringe.
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Geddes DT, Gridneva Z, Perrella SL, Mitoulas LR, Kent JC, Stinson LF, Lai CT, Sakalidis V, Twigger AJ, Hartmann PE. 25 Years of Research in Human Lactation: From Discovery to Translation. Nutrients 2021; 13:3071. [PMID: 34578947 PMCID: PMC8465002 DOI: 10.3390/nu13093071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Researchers have recently called for human lactation research to be conceptualized as a biological framework where maternal and infant factors impacting human milk, in terms of composition, volume and energy content are studied along with relationships to infant growth, development and health. This approach allows for the development of evidence-based interventions that are more likely to support breastfeeding and lactation in pursuit of global breastfeeding goals. Here we summarize the seminal findings of our research programme using a biological systems approach traversing breast anatomy, milk secretion, physiology of milk removal with respect to breastfeeding and expression, milk composition and infant intake, and infant gastric emptying, culminating in the exploration of relationships with infant growth, development of body composition, and health. This approach has allowed the translation of the findings with respect to education, and clinical practice. It also sets a foundation for improved study design for future investigations in human lactation.
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- Donna Tracy Geddes
- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia; (Z.G.); (S.L.P.); (L.R.M.); (J.C.K.); (L.F.S.); (C.T.L.); (V.S.); (P.E.H.)
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia; (Z.G.); (S.L.P.); (L.R.M.); (J.C.K.); (L.F.S.); (C.T.L.); (V.S.); (P.E.H.)
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia; (Z.G.); (S.L.P.); (L.R.M.); (J.C.K.); (L.F.S.); (C.T.L.); (V.S.); (P.E.H.)
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia; (Z.G.); (S.L.P.); (L.R.M.); (J.C.K.); (L.F.S.); (C.T.L.); (V.S.); (P.E.H.)
- Medela, AG, Lättichstrasse 4b, 6340 Baar, Switzerland
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia; (Z.G.); (S.L.P.); (L.R.M.); (J.C.K.); (L.F.S.); (C.T.L.); (V.S.); (P.E.H.)
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia; (Z.G.); (S.L.P.); (L.R.M.); (J.C.K.); (L.F.S.); (C.T.L.); (V.S.); (P.E.H.)
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia; (Z.G.); (S.L.P.); (L.R.M.); (J.C.K.); (L.F.S.); (C.T.L.); (V.S.); (P.E.H.)
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia; (Z.G.); (S.L.P.); (L.R.M.); (J.C.K.); (L.F.S.); (C.T.L.); (V.S.); (P.E.H.)
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia; (Z.G.); (S.L.P.); (L.R.M.); (J.C.K.); (L.F.S.); (C.T.L.); (V.S.); (P.E.H.)
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Nipple shield use does not impact sucking dynamics in breastfeeding infants of mothers with nipple pain. Eur J Pediatr 2021; 180:1537-1543. [PMID: 33443588 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-020-03901-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Nipple shields (shield) may reduce pain during breastfeeding, but the impact on infant sucking dynamics is not known. We examined the effects of shield use on sucking dynamics, milk removal and nipple pain in two groups of breastfeeding dyads: pain group (PG): shield used for nipple pain; comparison group (CG): no breastfeeding difficulties. Twenty PG (6 ± 4 weeks postnatal) and 28 CG dyads (8 ± 6 weeks postnatal) attended 2 monitored breastfeeding sessions with shield use randomised. Within-subject outcomes were compared. PG: shield use did not affect intra-oral vacuum (peak p = 0.17, baseline p = 0.59), sucking frequency (p = 0.20) or milk transfer (40 mL vs 48 mL, p = 0.80; percentage of available milk removed (PAMR) 55% vs 57%, p = 0.88), and reduced McGill pain scores (p = 0.012). CG: shield use increased non-nutritive sucking (10% more, p = 0.049), and reduced nutritive sucking (18% less, p = 0.017) and milk transfer (63 mL vs 31 mL p < 0.001, PAMR 65% vs 36% p < 0.001). For both groups, feeding duration increased by 2 min (p < 0.0001) and non-nutritive portions of the feed increased with shield use.Conclusion: Nipple shield use improved maternal comfort and did not impact milk removal or sucking strength in PG, but significantly reduced milk transfer and nutritive sucking in CG. What is Known: • Mothers report that nipple shields reduce nipple pain and enable continued breastfeeding. • Concerns that nipple shield use may reduce milk transfer and alter infant sucking patterns are based on limited published evidence. What is New: • Nipple shield use is associated with a 25% reduction in pain scores in breastfeeding mothers with chronic nipple pain. • Milk transfer is not reduced in dyads that regularly use a shield for chronic nipple pain. • Intra-oral vacuums are not impacted by nipple shield use in mothers experiencing pain.
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Coentro VS, Perrella SL, Lai CT, Rea A, Murray K, Geddes DT. Impact of Nipple Shield Use on Milk Transfer and Maternal Nipple Pain. Breastfeed Med 2021; 16:222-229. [PMID: 33305973 DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2020.0110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Background: Nipple pain is a common cause of early cessation of breastfeeding. A nipple shield (shield) is often used to improve breastfeeding comfort. There are concerns that shield use may limit milk transfer. The aims of this study were to determine whether shield use reduces milk transfer and maternal nipple pain. Methods: A within-subject study of two groups of breastfeeding dyads (infants <6 months) was conducted; Control Group (CG): no breastfeeding difficulties; Pain Group (PG) shield used for nipple pain. There were two monitored sessions where shield use was randomized. Test weights and pain questionnaires were completed, and percentage of available milk removed (PAMR) was calculated. Results: Twenty-five PG (6 ± 4 postnatal weeks) and 34 CG (9 ± 6 postnatal weeks) had similar 24-hour milk production (PG: 676 ± 239 mL, CG: 775 ± 162 mL, p = 0.083). PG mean milk transfer volume and PAMR did not differ with shield use (no shield: 46 mL, 59%; shield: 40 mL, 53%, volume p = 0.38, PAMR p = 0.64). CG mean volume and PAMR were reduced with shield use (no shield: 65 mL, 64%; shield: 31 mL, 33%, volume p < 0.001, PAMR p < 0.001). PG pain scores were similar with and without shield use (Visual Analog Scale p = 0.44, McGill p = 0.97). Conclusions: Shield use did not impact either milk production or milk transfer in breastfeeding women experiencing nipple pain.
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- Viviane S Coentro
- Faculty of Science, School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
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- Mathematics and Statistics, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Population and Global Health, School of Population and Global Health, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
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Black KD, Chertok IA, Acker CM. Development and Psychometric Testing of the Maternal Nipple Shield Satisfaction Scale. J Nurs Meas 2019; 27:524-533. [PMID: 31871289 DOI: 10.1891/1061-3749.27.3.524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Nipple shield use is common among breastfeeding mothers, yet no instrument measures maternal satisfaction. The new Maternal Nipple Shield Satisfaction Scale (MNSSS) was evaluated for reliability and validity. METHODS The MNSSS for was tested in two phases: women (N = 128) using nipple shields in the previous 6 months and the second, women, (N = 57) within the first 3 weeks postpartum. RESULTS From the original 21-item scale, content validity analysis, Cronbach's alpha, item to total correlation testing, exploratory factor analysis resulted in a one factor scale consisting of nine items with a Cronbach's alpha of .90. Convergent validity testing resulted in a small, but significant negative correlation. CONCLUSION The MNSSS may be a useful instrument for examining satisfaction of women using nipple shields for breastfeeding.
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Jónsdóttir RB, Jónsdóttir H, Skúladóttir A, Thorkelsson T, Flacking R. Breastfeeding progression in late preterm infants from birth to one month. MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION 2019; 16:e12893. [PMID: 31595692 PMCID: PMC7038874 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Revised: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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This study aimed to describe and compare breastfeeding progression, infants' feeding behaviours, maternal feeding difficulties, and mothers' usage of breastfeeding interventions for singleton late preterm (LPT) and term infants. A further aim was to identify associated factors for exclusive breastfeeding at breast at 1 month in LPT infants. This was a cohort study where mothers of LPT infants from a neonatal unit (n = 60), LPT infants from a maternity unit (n = 62), and term infants from a maternity unit (n = 269) answered a questionnaire approximately 1 month after delivery. Findings showed no significant differences in exclusive breastfeeding at breasts between LPT infants admitted to the neonatal unit compared with the maternity unit, during the first week at home (38% vs. 48%), or at 1 month of age (52% vs. 50%). Term infants were more likely to be exclusively breastfed at the breast (86% and 74%, p < 0.05) compared with LPT infants. Multiple regression analysis showed that usage of a nipple shield, not feeding breast milk exclusively during the first week at home, or feeding less than 10 times per day at 1 month were statistically significant for not exclusively breastfeed at the breast. A protective factor was the mothers' experience of having an abundance of milk during the first week at home. In conclusion, LPT infants are less likely to be exclusively breastfed at the breast than term infants, highlighting the need for further research to guide interventions aimed at optimising exclusive breastfeeding rates.
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- Rakel B Jónsdóttir
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Landspitali-The National University Hospital of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland.,Faculty of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland
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- Faculty of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland
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- Faculty of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Landspitali-The National University Hospital of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland.,Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland
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- School of Education, Health and Social Studies, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden
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Maastrup R, Walloee S, Kronborg H. Nipple shield use in preterm infants: Prevalence, motives for use and association with exclusive breastfeeding-Results from a national cohort study. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0222811. [PMID: 31539900 PMCID: PMC6754237 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0222811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background and aim Prevalence and motives for nipple shield use are not well studied in preterm infants and recommendations of nipple shield use in preterm infants are inconsistent. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of nipple shield use, explore the motives for nipple shield use and elucidate the association with exclusive breastfeeding in preterm infants. Methods The study was part of a prospective survey of a Danish national cohort of preterm infants based on questionnaires answered by the 1221 mothers of 1488 preterm infants with gestational age of 24–36 weeks. Data on nipple shield use was available for 1407 infants. Results Nipple shields were used by 54% of the mother-infant dyads for many different motives and was more often related to breastfeeding problems associated with the infant than with the mother. The most common motive for nipple shield use was “infant slipped the nipple” (52%). The lower the gestational age, the more frequently nipple shields were used for motives related to the infant. For those using a nipple shield, only the motive “infant fell asleep at the breast” was associated with a higher risk of not breastfeeding exclusively at discharge (OR 1.90 (95% CI 1.15; 3.13), p = 0.012), and “breast too engorged” with a lower risk of not breastfeeding exclusively (OR 0.32 (0.16; 0.63), p = 0.001), but overall nipple shield use was associated with failure of exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusion The present study does not give justifiable motives for nipple shield use, except for “breast too engorged”. Nipple shields should not be recommended for infants falling asleep at the breast, instead, staff and mothers should be patient, allowing the dyad time skin-to-skin. The results indicate that the use of a nipple shield does not promote exclusive breastfeeding in preterm infants.
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- Ragnhild Maastrup
- Knowledge Centre for Breastfeeding Infants with Special Needs, Department of Neonatology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Research Unit Women’s and Children’s Health, Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Research Unit Women’s and Children’s Health, Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Slagelse Hospital, Slagelse, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Section for Nursing, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Maier T, Kerbs A, Fruk L, Slater NKH. Iron delivery from liquid-core hydrogels within a therapeutic nipple shield. Eur J Pharm Sci 2019; 131:119-126. [PMID: 30710620 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2019.01.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Revised: 01/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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To aid oral therapeutic administration to infants, a novel delivery technology, referred to as a Therapeutic Nipple Shield (TNS), was previously developed. It consists of a silicone nipple shield device and a dosage form containing a therapeutic (or Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)) to enable delivery during breastfeeding. A range of dosage forms were investigated in past literature, but sufficient API release into human milk had not been achieved. The presented work illustrates the delivery of iron sulphate pentahydrate from liquid-core sodium alginate hydrogels, inserted into a commercially available ultra-thin silicone nipple shield into human milk during in-vitro breastfeeding simulation. Release of iron was quantified employing absorbance measurements of a salicylic assay. An absolute recovery of 44.35 ± 5.43% of loaded iron(III)sulphate pentahydrate was obtained after 10.58 ± 0.09 g of human milk had passed through the nipple shield. This finding is superior to previous investigations involving the delivery of zinc from rapidly disintegrating tablets and non-woven fibres within a TNS. Due to their superior delivery properties, ease of fabrication and cost-efficiency, liquid-core sodium alginate hydrogels consequently represent a promising dosage form for use as part of the TNS. Further improvements can be made to enhance handling stability and shelf-life characteristics.
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- Theresa Maier
- University of Cambridge, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, United Kingdom; University of Cambridge, Department of Paediatrics, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom.
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- University of Cambridge, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, United Kingdom
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- University of Cambridge, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, United Kingdom
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- University of Cambridge, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, United Kingdom
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Noble LM, Okogbule-Wonodi AC, Young MA. ABM Clinical Protocol #12: Transitioning the Breastfeeding Preterm Infant from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to Home, Revised 2018. Breastfeed Med 2018; 13:230-236. [PMID: 29717879 DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2018.29090.ljn] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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A central goal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is the development of clinical protocols, free from commercial interest or influence, for managing common medical problems that may impact breastfeeding success. These protocols serve only as guidelines for the care of breastfeeding mothers and infants and do not delineate an exclusive course of treatment or serve as standards of medical care. Variations in treatment may be appropriate according to the needs of an individual patient.
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- Lawrence M Noble
- 1 Department of Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai , New York, New York
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- 2 Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Howard University College of Medicine , Washington, District of Columbia
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- 2 Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Howard University College of Medicine , Washington, District of Columbia
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Geddes D, Kok C, Nancarrow K, Hepworth A, Simmer K. Preterm Infant Feeding: A Mechanistic Comparison between a Vacuum Triggered Novel Teat and Breastfeeding. Nutrients 2018; 10:nu10030376. [PMID: 29562703 PMCID: PMC5872794 DOI: 10.3390/nu10030376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2018] [Revised: 03/07/2018] [Accepted: 03/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The goal for preterm infants is to achieve full oral feeds quickly and ultimately progress to full breastfeeding. Supplementary oral feeds are often given when the mother is not available to breastfeed. Bottles typically deliver milk in a different fashion compared to breastfeeding, which is thought to hamper transition to full breastfeeding. The aim of this study was to compare the sucking dynamics of preterm infants fed at the breast to feeding with an experimental novel teat (NT) designed to release milk only upon the application of vacuum. Simultaneous ultrasound imaging of the infant oral cavity and measurement of intra-oral vacuum was performed during a breastfeed and a feed with the NT. Test weighs were used to measure milk intake. Linear mixed effects models were performed to investigate differences by feed type, and simultaneous linear regression was performed to investigate individual patterns. Tongue movement was not different between breastfeeding and the NT. Intra-oral vacuums (median (interquartile range: IQR)) were significantly lower with the NT (Baseline vacuum: -5.8 mmHg (-11.0, 0.1); Peak: 40.0 mmHg (-54.6, -27.1)) compared to breastfeeding (Baseline: -31.1 mmHg (-60.0, -12.7); Peak: -106.2 mmHg (-153.0, -65.5)). Milk intake was significantly higher with the NT (33 mL (22.5, 42.5)) compared to the breastfeed (12 mL (3, 15.5)). The novel teat encouraged a similar tongue action to breastfeeding, and infants transferred a greater volume of milk with the novel teat. Intra-oral vacuums were lower in strength with the novel teat compared to the breast. Use of the novel teat for the training of sucking dynamics in preterm infants has the potential to improve breastfeeding success and requires further investigation.
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- Donna Geddes
- School of Molecular Sciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia.
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- Centre for Neonatal Research and Education, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia.
- The Neonatal Directorate, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth, WA 6008, Australia.
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- Centre for Neonatal Research and Education, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia.
- The Neonatal Directorate, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth, WA 6008, Australia.
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- School of Molecular Sciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia.
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- Centre for Neonatal Research and Education, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia.
- The Neonatal Directorate, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth, WA 6008, Australia.
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Bennett CF, Galloway C, Grassley JS. Education for WIC Peer Counselors About Breastfeeding the Late Preterm Infant. JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR 2018; 50:198-202.e1. [PMID: 28818488 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2017.05.364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2017] [Revised: 05/22/2017] [Accepted: 05/25/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Mothers of late preterm infants need ongoing support because they often find establishing breastfeeding (BF) to be complex and difficult. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children peer counselors provide BF information and emotional support to new mothers in many communities. However, their current training does not include education about BF for the late preterm infant. The purpose of this report is to present important information about BF and the late preterm infant that can enhance peer counselors' ability to offer appropriate support. The effect of this education on outcomes such as BF rates, maternal self-efficacy, infant hospital readmissions, and peer counselors' self-efficacy needs to be investigated.
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- Cindi Faith Bennett
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, St Luke's Health System, Boise, ID; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, St Luke's Children's Hospital, Boise, ID.
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- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Division of Preventive Health Services, Central District Health Department, Boise, ID
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The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the prevalence of sustained breastfeeding in late preterm and early term breastfeeding infants at 1 and 2 months of age and to identify the factors that were related to sustained breastfeeding. Subjects were identified through purposive sampling and completed the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale and data were collected on lactation support, hospital course details, and demographic factors. At 1 and 2 months of age, structured telephone interviews determined the current feeding status and postdischarge lactation support. Of 126 mothers, 82% sustained breastfeeding at 1 month and 71.2% at 2 months. Factors associated with sustained breastfeeding at 2 months included a college education (P = .014), higher day 1 breastfeeding scores (P = .007), higher Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy scores (P = .046), and continued maternal skin-to-skin contact (P = .007). High after day 1 breastfeeding scores were associated with sustained breastfeeding at 1 month (P = .000) and 2 months (P = .001). Unsustained breastfeeding at 1 and 2 months was associated with the occurrence of supplemental feedings (P = .001) and pumping at discharge (1 month, P = .002; 2 months, P = .015). Identifying the factors associated with the high-sustained breastfeeding rate in this population helps nurses focus on how to best support their breastfeeding experience.
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Geddes DT, Chooi K, Nancarrow K, Hepworth AR, Gardner H, Simmer K. Characterisation of sucking dynamics of breastfeeding preterm infants: a cross sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2017; 17:386. [PMID: 29149869 PMCID: PMC5693509 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-017-1574-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Full breastfeeding is the ultimate aim for preterm infants to ensure they receive the full benefits of human milk however, preterm infants face a number of challenges associated with their immaturity and associated morbidities. In order to facilitate oral feeding, it is essential to have a sound knowledge of the sucking dynamics of the breastfed infant. The aim of this study was to measure and describe the sucking dynamics of the preterm breastfeeding infant. METHODS A prospective cross sectional observational study was carried out at King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth. 38 mothers and their preterm infants (birth gestation age: 23.6-33.3 weeks; corrected gestation age 32.7 to 39.9 weeks) were recruited. Intra-oral vacuum levels, tongue movement and milk intake for a single breastfeed was measured. Statistical analysis employed linear regression and linear mixed effects models. RESULTS Synchronised ultrasound and intra-oral vacuum measurements show that the preterm infant generates vacuum by lowering their tongue in a parallel fashion, without distortion of the nipple/nipple shield. Baseline (B), mean (M) and (P) peak suck burst vacuums weakened over the course of a feed (B: p = 0.015; M: p = 0.018; P: p = 0.044) and mean and peak vacuums were weaker if the mother fed with a nipple shield (M: p = 0.012; P: p = 0.021). Infant milk intakes were higher when infants sucked for longer (p = 0.002), sucked for a greater proportion of the feed (p = 0.002), or had a greater sucking efficiency (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Breastfeeding preterm infants generated intra-oral vacuum in the same manner as term infants. Nipple shields were associated with weaker intra-oral vacuums. However, vacuum strengths were not associated with milk intake rather time spent actively sucking was related to milk volumes. Further research is required to elucidate factors that influence preterm infant milk intake during breastfeeding.
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- Donna T. Geddes
- School of Molecular Sciences, Faculty of Science M310, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009 Australia
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- Centre for Neonatal Research and Education, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth, WA Australia
- School of Paediatrics and Child Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA Australia
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- Centre for Neonatal Research and Education, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth, WA Australia
- School of Paediatrics and Child Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA Australia
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- School of Molecular Sciences, Faculty of Science M310, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009 Australia
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- School of Molecular Sciences, Faculty of Science M310, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009 Australia
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- Centre for Neonatal Research and Education, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth, WA Australia
- School of Paediatrics and Child Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA Australia
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This review will provide an overview of quality improvement methods that have been used to improve human milk use (mother's own milk and donor milk) for very low-birth-weight infants in the hospital setting in the last decade. We will review the following: (1) evidence-based practices known to increase mother's own milk for very low-birth-weight infants; (2) individual hospitals with exemplary lactation programs and past and current US-based statewide quality improvement collaboratives focused on increasing mother's own milk; and (3) existing quality metrics for human milk and gaps in metrics. Finally, we will provide practical examples of key driver diagrams and change concepts that may be used to inform quality improvement for mother's own milk for very low-birth-weight infants.
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- Margaret G Parker
- Department of Pediatrics, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, 88 E Newton St, Vose Hall, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02118.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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Meier PP, Johnson TJ, Patel AL, Rossman B. Evidence-Based Methods That Promote Human Milk Feeding of Preterm Infants: An Expert Review. Clin Perinatol 2017; 44:1-22. [PMID: 28159199 PMCID: PMC5328421 DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2016.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Best practices translating the evidence for high-dose human milk (HM) feeding for preterm infants during neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) hospitalization have been described, but their implementation has been compromised. Although the rates of any HM feeding have increased over the last decade, efforts to help mothers maintain HM provision through to NICU discharge have remained problematic. Special emphasis should be placed on prioritizing the early lactation period of coming to volume so that mothers have sufficient HM volume to achieve their personal HM feeding goals. Donor HM does not provide the same risk reduction as own mother's HM.
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- Paula P Meier
- Rush University Medical Center, 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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- Rush University Medical Center, 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Rush University Medical Center, 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Rush University Medical Center, 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Flacking R, Dykes F. Perceptions and experiences of using a nipple shield among parents and staff - an ethnographic study in neonatal units. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2017; 17:1. [PMID: 28049520 PMCID: PMC5209800 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-016-1183-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2015] [Accepted: 12/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Preterm infants have an immature sucking behavior and the capacity to be exclusively breastfed may be reduced for a period of weeks or months, depending on gestational age. Nipple shields have been used, not only as a device to help mothers with sore nipples, but also to facilitate the infant’s latch on to the breast. However, the benefits of using nipple shields have been debated. The aim of this study was to explore perceptions and experiences of using a nipple shield among parents and staff in neonatal units in Sweden and England. Methods An ethnographic study was undertaken where observations and interviews were conducted in four neonatal units in Sweden and England. The data were analyzed using a thematic networks analysis. Result The global theme was developed and named, ‘Nipple shield in a liminal time’. This comprised of two organizing themes: ‘Relational breastfeeding’ and ‘Progression’. ‘Relational breastfeeding’ was underpinned by the basic themes, ‘good enough breast’, ‘something in between’ and ‘tranquil moment’. ‘Progression’ was underpinned by the basic themes, ‘learning quicker’, ‘short-term solution’ and ‘rescue remedy’. Although breastfeeding was seen primarily as a nutritive transaction, the relational aspects of breastfeeding were of crucial importance. These two organizing themes show the tension between acknowledging the relational aspects of breastfeeding and yet facilitating or supporting the progression of breastfeeding in the period from tube feeding or cup feeding to breastfeeding. It is a liminal time as mothers and their infants are “in between” phases and the outcome, in terms of breastfeeding, is yet to be realized. Conclusion This study demonstrates parents’ and staffs’ perceptions of the nipple shield as a short term solution to help initiation of breastfeeding but also as a barrier between the mother and infant. It is important that the mother and baby’s own particular needs are taken into account, in a person-centred way and on an ongoing basis. Furthermore, we need to emphasise the importance of the ‘relational’ whilst understanding the need for ‘progression’. Holding these in balance may be the key to appropriate use of the nipple shield.
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- Renée Flacking
- School of Education, Health and Social Studies, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden.
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- School of Education, Health and Social Studies, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden.,Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture Unit (MAINN), School of Community Health and Midwifery, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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A central goal of The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is the development of clinical protocols for managing common medical problems that may impact breastfeeding success. These protocols serve only as guidelines for the care of breastfeeding mothers and infants and do not delineate an exclusive course of treatment or serve as standards of medical care. Variations in treatment may be appropriate according to the needs of an individual patient.
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- Jennifer Thomas
- 1 Department of Pediatrics, Aurora Health Care , Franklin, Wisconsin
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- 2 Division of Neonatology, The Connecticut Human Milk Research Center , Connecticut Children's Medical Centre, Hartford, Connecticut.,3 School of Medicine, University of Connecticut , Farmington, Connecticut
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The hospital discharge of premature infants in neonatal intensive care units is often delayed due to their inability to feed by mouth safely and competently. With immature physiologic functions, infants born prematurely cannot be expected to readily feed by mouth at the equivalent age of a third trimester of gestation as the majority of their term counterparts do. Consequently, it is crucial that health care professionals gain an adequate knowledge of the development of preterm infants' oral feeding skills so as to optimize their safety and competency as they transition to oral feeding. With a greater sensitivity toward their immature skills, we can offer these infants a safer and smoother transition to independent oral feeding than is currently observed. This review article is an overview of the evidence-based research undertaken over the past 2 decades on the development of very-low-birth-weight infants' oral feeding skills. The description of the different functional levels where these infants can encounter hurdles may assist caregivers in identifying a potential cause or causes for their individual patients' oral feeding difficulties.
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- Chantal Lau
- Department of Pediatrics/Neonatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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Kronborg H, Foverskov E, Nilsson I, Maastrup R. Why do mothers use nipple shields and how does this influence duration of exclusive breastfeeding? MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION 2016; 13. [PMID: 26799605 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2015] [Revised: 10/13/2015] [Accepted: 11/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The present study addressed the contentious discussions about the benefits and risks of nipple shield use. The objective was to explore self-reported reasons for using a nipple shield and examine associations pertaining to the mother, the infant and duration of breastfeeding. Data were collected from 4815 Danish mothers (68%) who filled out a self-administered questionnaire with open and closed question. Data were analyzed by content and statistical descriptive and multivariable analysis. Results showed that 22% of the mothers used nipple shields in the beginning and 7% used it the entire breastfeeding period. Primiparae used nipple shields more often than multiparae, and early breastfeeding problems as well as background factors like lower age, education and higher body mass index were associated with a higher likelihood of using nipple shields. Characteristics of infants associated with introducing nipple shields were lower- gestational age and birthweight. The use of nipple shields was furthermore found to be associated with a threefold increased risk of earlier cessation of exclusive breastfeeding: among primiparae odds ratio = 3.80 (confidence interval 2.61-5.53); among multiparae odds ratio = 3.33 (confidence interval 1.88-5.93). Mothers' own descriptions underlined how various early breastfeeding problems led to the use of nipple shields. Some mothers were helped through a difficult period; others described the use creating a kind of dependence. The results highlight how nipple shields may help breastfeeding mothers in the early period but is not necessarily a supportive solution to the inexperienced mother who needs extra support in the early process of learning to breastfeed.
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- Hanne Kronborg
- Department of Public Health, Section for Nursing, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Section for Nursing, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark.,Department of Public Health, Section of Social Medicin, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Section for Nursing, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark.,Danish Committee for Health Education, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Knowledge Centre for Breastfeeding Infants with Special Needs at Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Kair LR, Colaizy TT. Breastfeeding Continuation Among Late Preterm Infants: Barriers, Facilitators, and Any Association With NICU Admission? Hosp Pediatr 2016; 6:261-8. [PMID: 27048247 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2015-0172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Late preterm birth (at 34-36 6/7 weeks' gestation) is a risk factor for early breastfeeding cessation. The objective of this study was to determine barriers to and facilitators of breastfeeding continuation among late preterm infants (LPI) and to compare the barriers faced by LPI admitted to the well nursery versus the NICU. METHODS The SAS Complex Survey was used to perform multivariable logistic regression analysis by using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System. Data from 3 states (Illinois, Maine, and Vermont) for the years 2004 to 2008 were used. RESULTS A total of 2530 mothers of LPI were surveyed. Odds of breastfeeding initiation were similar among LPI admitted to the NICU versus the well nursery (adjusted odds ratio, 1.24 [95% confidence interval, 0.88-1.73]; P = .209). Odds of breastfeeding for ≥ 10 weeks were no different between LPI admitted to the NICU versus those admitted to the well-nursery (adjusted odds ratio, 1.02 [95% confidence interval, 0.73-1.43]; P = .904). Factors associated with increased odds of breastfeeding for ≥ 10 weeks among LPI were higher maternal education, mother being married, and normal maternal BMI. Regardless of NICU admission, the top reasons cited by mothers of LPI for early breastfeeding discontinuation were perceived inadequate milk supply and nursing difficulties. CONCLUSIONS Among LPIs, NICU admission was not associated with early breastfeeding cessation. Mothers of LPIs with lower odds of sustaining breastfeeding for at least 10 weeks were single mothers, those with a high school education only, and those who were obese. Breastfeeding support should be enhanced for LPIs and should address perceived maternal milk supply concerns and nursing difficulties.
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- Laura R Kair
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Stead Family, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Stead Family, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, USA
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Mothers have used nipple shields for centuries for various breastfeeding issues and problems. Shield use has become controversial, but many clinicians recommend the use of nipple shields under varying circumstances despite the absence of any professionally peer-reviewed or generally agreed-upon guidelines, protocols, policies, or clinical algorithms. Judicious use of nipple shields can salvage the breastfeeding process, and most mothers have found them to be helpful. However, some mothers and studies have reported problems with shields. There remain many questions regarding the effect of nipple shield use on infant feeding behaviors relative to the imprinting that may be affected by presenting a superstimulus to an infant during a sensitive or critical period of time. This raises more questions than answers.
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Banta-Wright SA, Kodadek SM, Houck GM, Steiner RD, Knafl KA. Commitment to Breastfeeding in the Context of Phenylketonuria. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2015; 44:726-36. [DOI: 10.1111/1552-6909.12750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Chow S, Chow R, Popovic M, Lam H, Merrick J, Ventegodt S, Milakovic M, Lam M, Popovic M, Chow E, Popovic J. The Use of Nipple Shields: A Review. Front Public Health 2015; 3:236. [PMID: 26528467 PMCID: PMC4607874 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2015.00236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2015] [Accepted: 09/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION A nipple shield is a breastfeeding aid with a nipple-shaped shield that is positioned over the nipple and areola prior to nursing. Nipple shields are usually recommended to mothers with flat nipples or in cases in which there is a failure of the baby to effectively latch onto the breast within the first 2 days postpartum. The use of nipple shields is a controversial topic in the field of lactation. Its use has been an issue in the clinical literature since some older studies discovered reduced breast milk transfer when using nipple shields, while more recent studies reported successful breastfeeding outcomes. The purpose of this review was to examine the evidence and outcomes associated with nipple shield use. METHODS A literature search was conducted in Ovid MEDLINE, OLDMEDLINE, EMBASE Classic, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and CINAHL. The primary endpoint was any breastfeeding outcome following nipple shield use. Secondary endpoints included the reasons for nipple shield use and the average/median length of use. For the analysis, we examined the effect of nipple shield use on physiological responses, premature infants, mothers' experiences, and health professionals' experiences. RESULTS The literature search yielded 261 articles, 14 of which were included in this review. Of these 14 articles, three reported on physiological responses, two reported on premature infants, eight reported on mothers' experiences, and one reported on health professionals' experiences. CONCLUSION Through examining the use of nipple shields, further insight is provided on the advantages and disadvantages of this practice, thus allowing clinicians and researchers to address improvements on areas that will benefit mothers and infants the most.
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- Selina Chow
- Toronto East General Hospital , Toronto, ON , Canada
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- Toronto East General Hospital , Toronto, ON , Canada
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- Toronto East General Hospital , Toronto, ON , Canada
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- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre , Toronto, ON , Canada
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- Health Services, Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Ministry of Social Affairs, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development , Jerusalem , Israel
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- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre , Toronto, ON , Canada
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- Toronto East General Hospital , Toronto, ON , Canada
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- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre , Toronto, ON , Canada
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Nipple Pain in Breastfeeding Mothers: Incidence, Causes and Treatments. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2015; 12:12247-63. [PMID: 26426034 PMCID: PMC4626966 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph121012247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2015] [Revised: 09/10/2015] [Accepted: 09/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: Persistent nipple pain is one of the most common reasons given by mothers for ceasing exclusive breastfeeding. We aimed to determine the frequency of nipple pain as a reason for consultation, the most common attributed aetiologies, and the effectiveness of the advice and treatment given. Methods: All consultations at the Breast Feeding Centre of Western Australia (WA) were audited over two six-month periods in 2011 (n = 469) and 2014 (n = 708). Attributed cause(s) of nipple pain, microbiology results, treatment(s) advised, and resolution of pain were recorded. Results: Nipple pain was one of the reasons for consultation in 36% of cases. The most common attributed cause of nipple pain was incorrect positioning and attachment, followed by tongue tie, infection, palatal anomaly, flat or inverted nipples, mastitis, and vasospasm. Advice included correction of positioning and attachment, use of a nipple shield, resting the nipples and expressing breastmilk, frenotomy, oral antibiotics, topical treatments, and cold or warm compresses. Pain was resolving or resolved in 57% of cases after 18 days (range 2–110). Conclusion: The multiple attributed causes of nipple pain, possibly as a result of a cascade of events, suggests that effective early lactation management for prevention of nipple pain and early diagnosis and effective treatment are crucial to avoid early weaning.
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Perrella SL, Lai CT, Geddes DT. Case report of nipple shield trauma associated with breastfeeding an infant with high intra-oral vacuum. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2015. [PMID: 26210318 PMCID: PMC4515316 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-015-0593-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nipple pain is associated with early cessation of breastfeeding and may be caused by high intra-oral vacuum. However identification of high intra-oral vacuum is typically restricted to the research setting. This is the first reported case of an infant with high intra-oral vacuum that was clinically identified through a specific pattern of nipple trauma associated with nipple shield use. Knowledge of clinical signs associated with high intra-oral vacuum may facilitate early recognition of this unusual breastfeeding challenge. CASE PRESENTATION The mother of an exclusively breastfed 3 month old infant had severe bilateral nipple pain with minimal trauma that persisted from birth. The nipples were not misshapen immediately after breastfeeding and adjustments to infant attachment at the breast did not attenuate the pain. Examination of the infant's oral anatomy was unremarkable with no ankyloglossia present. Microbiological cultures of nipple swabs and breast milk were negative for bacterial and fungal growth, and prescribed antimicrobial treatments did not reduce the nipple pain. Mild blanching and erythema of the nipples were occasionally observed, and were not consistent with nipple vasospasm. Nipple shields were used regularly as they modified the pain, although this resulted in blisters that corresponded with the nipple shield holes. Measurement of infant intra-oral vacuum during breastfeeding confirmed intra-oral vacuum up to 307 % higher than reference values. Breastfeeding gradually became less painful, and after 6 months was completely comfortable. CONCLUSIONS High intra-oral vacuum is difficult to assess in the clinical setting and is likely an under-reported cause of early weaning that is not well understood. This original case report highlights high intra-oral vacuum as at differential diagnosis to be considered by health professionals when evaluating mothers experiencing strong nipple pain during the initiation of breastfeeding. A clinical screening tool is needed to enable prompt identification of these infants.
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- Sharon L Perrella
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, M310, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia.
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, M310, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia.
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, M310, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia.
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Greenslade S, Miller J, Tonkin E, Marshall P, Collins CT. Estimating the dietary intake of breastfeeding preterm infants. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2015; 12:5408-19. [PMID: 26006120 PMCID: PMC4454976 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph120505408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2015] [Revised: 05/04/2015] [Accepted: 05/12/2015] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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AIM To determine how accurately the daily prescribed feed volume (mL/day) estimates the actual intake of breastfeeding preterm infants and to characterise the volume taken during a breastfeed at differing gestational and postmenstrual ages. METHODS A cross sectional study was conducted on preterm infants born <37 weeks gestation from two Australian neonatal units. To determine the volume taken in a 24-h period infants were weighed before and after each breastfeed. This volume was added to the charted intake to determine the total intake and then compared to the prescribed feed volume. Bland Altman analyses were used to assess the level of agreement between the two methods. RESULTS Fifty six infants were studied on 206 breastfeeding occasions. There was a small bias (27 mLs/day) but large 95% limits of agreement (-76 to 130 mL/day). The volume taken during a single breastfeed ranged from 0 to 101 mL (median 23 mL, IQR 9 to 31 mL) and was greater in more mature infants. CONCLUSIONS Using the prescribed feed volume to estimate total intake has limited clinical utility for the individual infant, however the relatively small bias means that it may be useful within a population or for comparison between groups in which population means are compared. There was a large variation in volume taken during a breastfeed across all gestational and postmenstrual ages.
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- Sarah Greenslade
- Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Flinders University Adelaide, Adelaide, 5002, South Australia, Australia.
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- Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Flinders University Adelaide, Adelaide, 5002, South Australia, Australia.
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- Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Flinders University Adelaide, Adelaide, 5002, South Australia, Australia.
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- Department of Neonatal Perinatal Medicine, Flinders Medical Centre, Flinders University, Adelaide, 5001, South Australia, Australia.
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- Women's and Children's Health Research Institute, Adelaide, 5006, South Australia, Australia.
- Discipline of Paediatrics, School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 5000, South Australia, Australia.
- Healthy Mothers, Babies & Children, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, 5000, South Australia, Australia.
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Fugate K, Hernandez I, Ashmeade T, Miladinovic B, Spatz DL. Improving Human Milk and Breastfeeding Practices in the NICU. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2015; 44:426-38; quiz E14-5. [DOI: 10.1111/1552-6909.12563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Froh EB, Hallowell S, Spatz DL. The use of technologies to support human milk & breastfeeding. J Pediatr Nurs 2015; 30:521-3. [PMID: 25666206 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2015.01.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2015] [Accepted: 01/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The application of lactation technologies is not limited to the NICU or the hospital setting. These technologies can be implemented within the home or hospital setting to promote the use of human milk and protect the breastfeeding relationship. Through the use of breast pumps, scales, and nipple shields, women can be supported to achieve their personal breastfeeding and lactation goals.
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- The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA
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- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA
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Altuntas N, Kocak M, Akkurt S, Razi HC, Kislal MF. LATCH scores and milk intake in preterm and term infants: a prospective comparative study. Breastfeed Med 2015; 10:96-101. [PMID: 25548967 DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2014.0042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to detect the breastmilk intake in preterm and term infants and to determine if the LATCH scoring system (latch; audible swallowing; type of nipple; comfort [breast/nipple]; hold [positioning]) could be helpful to denote that infants have taken enough breastmilk according to their postnatal age and weight. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty-six breastfeeding sessions were monitored and scored simultaneously by using the LATCH scoring system. The weight of the 66 infants (33 preterm, 33 term) was measured before and after a breastfeeding session, and thereby milk intake by breastfeeding was determined. The expected amount of milk volume that infants should receive for each feeding session was calculated according to the postnatal age and weight. The breastmilk intake by breastfeeding was compared with LATCH scores and the expected milk volume for each feeding. RESULTS We observed that 25 term infants (75.8%) took 100% of the expected milk volume for each feeding session, compared with two preterm infants (2.1%) (p=0.009). The median LATCH scores were 7.0 (minimum-maximum=5-9) in preterm babies and 9 (minimum-maximum=7-10) in term babies (p<0.0001). Term babies could consume 95.4% of the expected milk volume for each feeding session, whereas this ratio was only 45% in preterm babies. In each group, babies receiving a score of ≥7 took at least 50% of the expected milk volume for each feeding session. In each group, higher LATCH scores were associated with higher median intake, but the minimum and maximum intake for each LATCH score revealed marked variability. CONCLUSIONS High LATCH scores (7-10) may be helpful to determine that infants take at least 50% of the expected breastmilk volume for each feeding in both preterm and term infants. However, LATCH scores cannot substitute for test weights in premature infants because of variability in minimum and maximum milk intake per LATCH score.
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- Nilgun Altuntas
- 1 Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Kecioren Training and Research Hospital , Ankara, Turkey
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Kair LR, Flaherman VJ, Newby KA, Colaizy TT. The experience of breastfeeding the late preterm infant: a qualitative study. Breastfeed Med 2015; 10:102-6. [PMID: 25647732 DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2014.0121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Breastfeeding confers several health advantages to both infants and mothers. For reasons that are multifactorial, infants born even a few weeks prematurely are less likely to initiate breastfeeding, and those who breastfeed do so for a shorter duration than term infants. MATERIALS AND METHODS Qualitative analysis of structured telephone interviews was used to examine the breastfeeding experience of mothers of late preterm infants. RESULTS Our study found that, among mothers of late preterm infants, breastfeeding is both a positive bonding experience and a challenging experience, fraught with physical and medical struggles and feelings of guilt and failure. When looking back at the breastfeeding experience, many mothers recount negative experiences of milk supply concerns and breast pumping and report aspiring to be able to feed at breast more and pump less with their next child. CONCLUSIONS Mothers of late preterm infants reported that breastfeeding was a bonding experience for themselves and their infants, and many plan to do it again if they have future children. However, these mothers also reported that their breastfeeding experience included challenges with latching and milk supply, inadequate lactation support from providers after hospital discharge, and feelings of failure. Interventions with the potential to improve the breastfeeding experience of mothers of late preterm infants include (1) nipple shields and other devices to assist with latching, (2) hand expression or supplementation with small volumes of donor milk or formula to help limit the burden of pumping, (3) provider education to improve lactation support after hospital discharge, and (4) peer support groups.
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- Laura R Kair
- 1 Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa , Iowa City, Iowa
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Ekström A, Abrahamsson H, Eriksson RM, Mårtensson BL. Women's use of nipple shields-Their influence on breastfeeding duration after a process-oriented education for health professionals. Breastfeed Med 2014; 9:458-66. [PMID: 25188544 DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2014.0026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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AIM This study investigated if a process-oriented training for health professionals will influence women's use and reasons for using a nipple shield, the baby's weight, and the duration of breastfeeding. MATERIALS AND METHODS An intervention was performed for health professionals that included a process-oriented training program on breastfeeding support. Primiparas living in either the intervention municipality or in a control municipality were asked to participate in a longitudinal study to evaluate the care given. Data collection for control group A (CGA) (n=162) started before the intervention was initiated. Data for control group B (CGB) (n=172) were collected simultaneously with those for the intervention group (IG) (n=206). The mothers responded to questionnaires at 3 days, at 3 months, and at 9 months postpartum. RESULTS The mothers' use of nipple shields related to the finding that if the women had a higher body mass index in the beginning of the pregnancy, the babies had difficulty in grasping over the nipple, and the mothers had pain or wound on the nipple. For the mothers in the IG group, there was no significant difference if they had used nipple shields or not in relation to breastfeeding duration. In contrast, the mothers in the control groups had a significant shorter breastfeeding duration if they had used nipple shields. In the IG, there were no significant difference between the use of nipple shields and the babies' weights at 3 or 9 months. The babies of women in the CGB who used nipple shields had a significantly lower weight at 3 months than the babies of those who did not use nipple shields (p=0.02). CONCLUSIONS A process-oriented training in breastfeeding counseling prolongs the duration of breastfeeding for women with breastfeeding problems, where the problems are remedied by the use of nipple shields.
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- Anette Ekström
- 1 School of Health and Education, University of Skövde , Skövde, Sweden
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Maastrup R, Hansen BM, Kronborg H, Bojesen SN, Hallum K, Frandsen A, Kyhnaeb A, Svarer I, Hallström I. Breastfeeding progression in preterm infants is influenced by factors in infants, mothers and clinical practice: the results of a national cohort study with high breastfeeding initiation rates. PLoS One 2014; 9:e108208. [PMID: 25251690 PMCID: PMC4177123 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0108208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2014] [Accepted: 08/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background and Aim Many preterm infants are not capable of exclusive breastfeeding from birth. To guide mothers in breastfeeding, it is important to know when preterm infants can initiate breastfeeding and progress. The aim was to analyse postmenstrual age (PMA) at breastfeeding milestones in different preterm gestational age (GA) groups, to describe rates of breastfeeding duration at pre-defined times, as well as analyse factors associated with PMA at the establishment of exclusive breastfeeding. Methods The study was part of a prospective survey of a national Danish cohort of preterm infants based on questionnaires and structured telephone interviews, including 1,221 mothers and their 1,488 preterm infants with GA of 24–36 weeks. Results Of the preterm infants, 99% initiated breastfeeding and 68% were discharged exclusively breastfed. Breastfeeding milestones were generally reached at different PMAs for different GA groups, but preterm infants were able to initiate breastfeeding at early times, with some delay in infants less than GA 32 weeks. Very preterm infants had lowest mean PMA (35.5 weeks) at first complete breastfeed, and moderate preterm infants had lowest mean PMA at the establishment of exclusive breastfeeding (36.4 weeks). Admitting mothers to the NICU together with the infant and minimising the use of a pacifier during breastfeeding transition were associated with 1.6 (95% CI 0.4–2.8) and 1.2 days (95% CI 0.1–2.3) earlier establishment of exclusive breastfeeding respectively. Infants that were small for gestational age were associated with 5.6 days (95% CI 4.1–7.0) later establishment of exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusion Breastfeeding competence is not developed at a fixed PMA, but is influenced by multiple factors in infants, mothers and clinical practice. Admitting mothers together with their infants to the NICU and minimising the use of pacifiers may contribute to earlier establishment of exclusive breastfeeding.
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- Ragnhild Maastrup
- Knowledge Centre for Breastfeeding Infants with Special Needs at Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Danish National Panel of Experts on Breastfeeding Infants with Special Needs, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Nursing, University of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Danish National Panel of Experts on Breastfeeding Infants with Special Needs, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev, Herlev, Denmark
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- Danish National Panel of Experts on Breastfeeding Infants with Special Needs, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Neonatology, Viborg Regional Hospital, Viborg, Denmark
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- Danish National Panel of Experts on Breastfeeding Infants with Special Needs, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Paediatric Department, Holbaek University Hospital, Holbaek, Denmark
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- Danish National Panel of Experts on Breastfeeding Infants with Special Needs, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark
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- Danish National Panel of Experts on Breastfeeding Infants with Special Needs, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Neonatology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Maastrup R, Hansen BM, Kronborg H, Bojesen SN, Hallum K, Frandsen A, Kyhnaeb A, Svarer I, Hallström I. Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding of preterm infants. Results from a prospective national cohort study. PLoS One 2014; 9:e89077. [PMID: 24586513 PMCID: PMC3929624 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0089077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2013] [Accepted: 01/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background and Aim Evidence-based knowledge of how to guide the mothers of preterm infants in breastfeeding establishment is contradictive or sparse. The aim was to investigate the associations between pre-specified clinical practices for facilitating breastfeeding, and exclusive breastfeeding at discharge as well as adequate duration thereof. Methods A prospective survey based on questionnaires was conducted with a Danish national cohort, comprised of 1,221 mothers and their 1,488 preterm infants with a gestational age of 24–36 weeks. Adjusted for covariates, the pre-specified clinical practices were analysed by multiple logistic regression analyses. Results At discharge 68% of the preterm infants were exclusively breastfed and 17% partially. Test-weighing the infant, and minimizing the use of a pacifier, showed a protective effect to exclusive breastfeeding at discharge (OR 0.6 (95% CI 0.4–0.8) and 0.4 (95% CI 0.3–0.6), respectively). The use of nipple shields (OR 2.3 (95% CI 1.6–3.2)) and the initiation of breast milk expression later than 48 hours postpartum (OR 4.9 (95% CI 1.9–12.6)) were associated with failure of exclusive breastfeeding at discharge. The clinical practices associated with an inadequate breastfeeding duration were the initiation of breast milk expression at 12–24 hours (OR 1.6 (95% CI 1.0–2.4)) and 24–48 hours (OR 1.8 (95% CI 1.0–3.1)) vs. before six hours postpartum, and the use of nipple shields (OR 1.4 (95% CI 1.1–1.9)). Conclusion Early initiation of breast milk pumping before 12 hours postpartum may increase breastfeeding rates, and it seems that the use of nipple shields should be restricted. The use of test-weighing and minimizing the use of a pacifier may promote the establishment of exclusive breastfeeding, but more research is needed regarding adequate support to the mother when test-weighing is ceased, as more of these mothers ceased exclusive breastfeeding at an early stage after discharge.
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- Ragnhild Maastrup
- Knowledge Centre for Breastfeeding Infants with Special Needs at Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Danish National Panel of Experts on Breastfeeding Infants with Special Needs
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- Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Nursing, University of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Danish National Panel of Experts on Breastfeeding Infants with Special Needs
- Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev, Herlev, Denmark
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- Danish National Panel of Experts on Breastfeeding Infants with Special Needs
- Department of Neonatology, Viborg Regional Hospital, Viborg, Denmark
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- Danish National Panel of Experts on Breastfeeding Infants with Special Needs
- Paediatric Department, Holbaek University Hospital, Holbaek, Denmark
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- Danish National Panel of Experts on Breastfeeding Infants with Special Needs
- Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark
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- Danish National Panel of Experts on Breastfeeding Infants with Special Needs
- Department of Neonatology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Meier P, Patel AL, Wright K, Engstrom JL. Management of breastfeeding during and after the maternity hospitalization for late preterm infants. Clin Perinatol 2013; 40:689-705. [PMID: 24182956 PMCID: PMC4289642 DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2013.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Among infants born moderately and late preterm or early term, the greatest challenge for breastfeeding management is the late preterm infant (LPI) who is cared for with the mother in the maternity setting. Breastfeeding failure among LPIs and their mothers is high. Evidence-based strategies are needed to protect infant hydration and growth, and the maternal milk supply, until complete feeding at breast can be established. This article reviews the evidence for lactation and breastfeeding risks in LPIs and their mothers, and describes strategies for managing these immaturity-related feeding problems. Application to moderately and early preterm infants is made throughout.
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- Paula Meier
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Rush University Medical Center, 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60612, USA; Department of Women, Children and Family Nursing, Rush University Medical Center, 600 South Paulina, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Rush University Medical Center; 1653 West Congress Parkway; Chicago, IL 60612
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- College of Nursing, Rush University Medical Center; 600 South Paulina; Chicago, IL 60612
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- College of Nursing, Rush University Medical Center; 600 South Paulina; Chicago, IL 60612,Department of Research, Frontier Nursing University; Hyden, KY
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Meier PP, Engstrom JL, Rossman B. Breastfeeding peer counselors as direct lactation care providers in the neonatal intensive care unit. J Hum Lact 2013; 29:313-22. [PMID: 23563112 DOI: 10.1177/0890334413482184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In 2005, the Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Rush University Medical Center initiated a demonstration project employing breastfeeding peer counselors, former parents of NICU infants, as direct lactation care providers who worked collaboratively with the NICU nurses. This article describes the conceptualization, implementation, and evaluation of this program and provides templates for other NICUs that wish to incorporate breastfeeding peer counselors with the goal of providing quality, evidence-based lactation care.
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- Paula P Meier
- Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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Nyqvist KH, Häggkvist AP, Hansen MN, Kylberg E, Frandsen AL, Maastrup R, Ezeonodo A, Hannula L, Haiek LN. Expansion of the baby-friendly hospital initiative ten steps to successful breastfeeding into neonatal intensive care: expert group recommendations. J Hum Lact 2013; 29:300-9. [PMID: 23727630 DOI: 10.1177/0890334413489775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In the World Health Organization/United Nations Children's Fund document Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: Revised, Updated and Expanded for Integrated Care, neonatal care is mentioned as 1 area that would benefit from expansion of the original Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. The different situations faced by preterm and sick infants and their mothers, compared to healthy infants and their mothers, necessitate a specific breastfeeding policy for neonatal intensive care and require that health care professionals have knowledge and skills in lactation and breastfeeding support, including provision of antenatal information, that are specific to neonatal care. Facilitation of early, continuous, and prolonged skin-to-skin contact (kangaroo mother care), early initiation of breastfeeding, and mothers' access to breastfeeding support during the infants' whole hospital stay are important. Mother's own milk or donor milk (when available) is the optimal nutrition. Efforts should be made to minimize parent-infant separation and facilitate parents' unrestricted presence with their infants. The initiation and continuation of breastfeeding should be guided only by infant competence and stability, using a semi-demand feeding regimen during the transition to exclusive breastfeeding. Pacifiers are appropriate during tube-feeding, for pain relief, and for calming infants. Nipple shields can be used for facilitating establishment of breastfeeding, but only after qualified support and attempts at the breast. Alternatives to bottles should be used until breastfeeding is well established. The discharge program should include adequate preparation of parents, information about access to lactation and breastfeeding support, both professional and peer support, and a plan for continued follow-up.
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- Kerstin H Nyqvist
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University Children's Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.
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Geddes D, Hartmann P, Jones E. Preterm birth: Strategies for establishing adequate milk production and successful lactation. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med 2013; 18:155-159. [PMID: 23623976 DOI: 10.1016/j.siny.2013.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Whilst human milk has not evolved to meet the unique requirements of the preterm infant there are unquestionable benefits to be gained via breast milk in terms of the development and health of the infant. Many mothers of preterm infants struggle to achieve a full milk production for many reasons the mechanisms of which are still unclear. Strategies to enhance milk volume include early, frequent simultaneous expression of milk combined with breast massage and a reduction of stress. However, these are not always successful, therefore a greater understanding of lactation physiology is required to devise more effective interventions to increase milk supply. The difficulty these infants experience transitioning to oral feeding and ultimately full breastfeeding further complicates lactation. In order to improve the health of these already compromised infants it is critical that more research be directed to this area so that they reap all the benefits that can be gained from breastfeeding.
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- Donna Geddes
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of Western Australia, M310, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Perth, Western Australia 6009, Australia.
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of Western Australia, M310, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Perth, Western Australia 6009, Australia
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- Neonatal Unit, Maternity Hospital, University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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Meier PP, Patel AL, Bigger HR, Rossman B, Engstrom JL. Supporting breastfeeding in the neonatal intensive care unit: Rush Mother's Milk Club as a case study of evidence-based care. Pediatr Clin North Am 2013. [PMID: 23178066 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2012.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The translation of the evidence for the use of human milk (HM) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) into best practices, toolkits, policies and procedures, talking points, and parent information packets is limited, and requires use of evidence-based quality indicators to benchmark the use of HM, consistent messaging by the entire NICU team about the importance of HM for infants in the NICU, establishing procedures that protect maternal milk supply, and incorporating lactation technologies that take the guesswork out of HM feedings and facilitate milk transfer during breastfeeding.
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- Paula P Meier
- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neonatology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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The first days after delivery of a newborn infant are critical for breastfeeding establishment. Successful initiation and continuation-especially of exclusive breastfeeding-have become public health priorities, but it is fraught with many individual- and systems-level barriers. In this article, we review how hospital newborn services can be constructed or restructured to support the breastfeeding mother-infant dyad so that they can achieve high levels of breastfeeding success. Important positive and negative factors from the prenatal period, and the preparation for hospital discharge are also discussed.
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- Alison V Holmes
- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH 03755, USA.
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Premature infants are at risk for growth failure, developmental delays, necrotizing enterocolitis, and late-onset sepsis. Human milk from women delivering prematurely has more protein and higher levels of bioactive molecules. Human milk must be fortified for premature infants to achieve adequate growth. Mother's own milk improves growth and neurodevelopment, decreases the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis and late-onset sepsis, and should be the primary enteral diet for premature infants. Donor milk is a resource for premature infants whose mothers are unable to provide an adequate supply of milk. Challenges include the need for pasteurization, nutritional and biochemical deficiencies, and limited supply.
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- Mark A. Underwood
- Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Davis, California, USA
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Spatz DL. Report of a Staff Program to Promote and Support Breastfeeding in the Care of Vulnerable Infants at a Children's Hospital. J Perinat Educ 2012; 14:30-8. [PMID: 17273419 PMCID: PMC1595229 DOI: 10.1624/105812405x23630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Ill or premature infants do not have the opportunity to begin breastfeeding in an optimal manner; yet, these infants may benefit most from human milk. Health-care providers' knowledge of breastfeeding in both healthy and ill infants is frequently limited due to deficits in training. This article outlines a multifaceted approach to develop a comprehensive, hospital-wide system to support and promote breastfeeding for vulnerable infants. This approach was designed for the staff of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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- Diane L Spatz
- DIANE SPATZ is an associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is also a clinical nurse specialist (lactation) at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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McClellan HL, Hepworth AR, Kent JC, Garbin CP, Williams TM, Hartmann PE, Geddes DT. Breastfeeding frequency, milk volume, and duration in mother-infant dyads with persistent nipple pain. Breastfeed Med 2012; 7:275-81. [PMID: 22424464 DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2011.0117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nipple pain and insufficient milk supply are major causes of early weaning. We have found that persistent nipple pain was associated with strong infant sucking vacuums during breastfeeding. Several studies indicate that nipple pain and abnormal infant sucking have the potential to reduce milk transfer. We aimed to determine whether women with persistent nipple pain had low milk supply. SUBJECTS AND METHODS The 24-hour milk production and feeding characteristics of mothers with persistent nipple pain (n=21) were compared with those mothers without nipple pain (n=21). Milk productions were measured by test-weighing the infant before and after every feed from each breast over a 24-26-hour period. Comparisons were made using Student's t tests and linear mixed models as appropriate. RESULTS Lower milk productions were associated with longer meal durations for mothers with pain. There were no significant differences in the average 24-hour milk production or any feeding characteristics between the groups. However, four women with persistent nipple pain had milk production levels below 500 mL/day. CONCLUSIONS The majority of breastfeeding women experiencing persistent nipple pain were able to achieve normal milk production levels. Feeding duration and frequency were similar to those of women not experiencing pain. However, longer meal durations in the pain group were associated with lower levels of milk production. Further investigation is necessary to identify mothers most affected by maternal nipple pain.
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- Holly L McClellan
- School of Biomedical, Biomolecular, and Chemical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
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Hanna S, Wilson M, Norwood S. A description of breast-feeding outcomes among U.S. mothers using nipple shields. Midwifery 2012; 29:616-21. [PMID: 22795179 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2012.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2011] [Revised: 04/30/2012] [Accepted: 05/12/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES this study explored satisfaction with the use of ultrathin silicone nipple shields and breast-feeding experiences among mothers with early breast-feeding difficulties. DESIGN a convenience sample of 81 postpartum mothers at a Baby Friendly community hospital in the northwest region of the U.S. participated in an exploratory, longitudinal descriptive study. A structured survey measured mothers' ratings of the helpfulness of the nipple shield, duration of nipple shield use and breast feeding, and infant weight gain patterns. FINDINGS the majority of mothers were satisfied with the nipple shield and 72% found it to be 'extremely helpful.' The median duration for nipple shield use was 6.6 weeks, with close to half of mothers stopping use of nipple shields by the fifth week postpartum. On average, study mothers breastfed for 12.6 weeks, and 31% of the mothers were still breast feeding at six months postpartum. KEY CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS study findings are consistent with prior research findings that nipple shields can help mothers who might otherwise abandon breast feeding. Problems with latch or painful, inverted or flat nipples may be managed in some cases with nipple shields. Health-care professionals should be aware of this option and offer mothers information on nipple shields when clinically indicated to alleviate breast-feeding difficulties.
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- Sheryl Hanna
- Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
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Spatz DL. Innovations in the provision of human milk and breastfeeding for infants requiring intensive care. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2011; 41:138-143. [PMID: 22151085 DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2011.01315.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Infant admission to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit requires that the family receives the scientific rationale for the importance of providing human milk for their child. The initiation and maintenance of maternal milk supply must be a priority. Understanding variation in milk composition is crucial so that the infant receives the most appropriate milk throughout the hospital stay. For mothers who wish to breastfeed, a detailed and planned process is essential to ensure success.
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- Diane L Spatz
- associate professor of nutrition; associate professor of healthcare of women and childbearing nursing; faculty advisor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing; and nurse researcher at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA..
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This case study presents a maternal-infant dyad, both of whom bring risk factors to the breastfeeding relationship. The mother had true glandular hypoplasia that was not detected in the antenatal period or during her hospital stay. In addition, the infant was a late preterm infant, bringing the risks of poor feeding behavior and ineffective removal of milk from the breast as well as limited body reserves. Through the use of breastfeeding technology, including test weights, use of a hospital grade double electric breast pump and use of a nipple shield, in addition to a pharmacologic intervention, in which Domperidone was administered, this mother was able to maximize her milk yield and the infant was able to receive human milk for 6 months. This case report highlights the need for a thorough assessment of the breasts as well as the breastfeeding process in all breastfeeding dyads.
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- Melissa S Duran
- The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4217, USA
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