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Andrew MS, Selvaratnam RJ, Davies-Tuck M, Howland K, Davey MA. The association between intrapartum interventions and immediate and ongoing breastfeeding outcomes: an Australian retrospective population-based cohort study. Int Breastfeed J 2022; 17:48. [PMID: 35791002 PMCID: PMC9254645 DOI: 10.1186/s13006-022-00492-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The use of intrapartum interventions is becoming increasingly common globally. Interventions during birth, including caesarean section (CS), epidural analgesia and synthetic oxytocin infusion, can be important in optimizing obstetric care, but have the potential to impact breastfeeding. This study aimed to identify whether women who have certain intrapartum interventions have greater odds of unfavourable breastfeeding outcomes, both the immediate post-partum period and in the months after birth. Methods This was a population-based cohort study of singleton livebirths at ≥37 weeks’ gestation between 2010 and 2018 in Victoria, Australia using routinely-collected state-wide data from the Victorian Perinatal Data Collection (VPDC) and the Child Development Information System (CDIS). The interventions included were pre-labour CS, in-labour CS, epidural analgesia, and synthetic oxytocin infusion (augmentation and/or induction of labour). Outcomes were formula supplementation in hospital, method of last feed before hospital discharge and breastfeeding status at 3-months and 6-months. Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression models adjusting for potential confounders were employed. Results In total, 599,191 women initiated breastfeeding. In-labour CS (aOR 1.96, 95%CI 1.93,1.99), pre-labour CS (aOR 1.75, 95%CI 1.72,1.77), epidural analgesia (aOR 1.45, 95%CI 1.43,1.47) and synthetic oxytocin infusion (aOR 1.24, 95%CI 1.22,1.26) increased the odds of formula supplementation in hospital. Long-term breastfeeding data was available for 105,599 infants. In-labour CS (aOR 0.79, 95%CI 0.76,0.83), pre-labour CS (aOR 0.73, 95%CI 0.71,0.76), epidural analgesia (aOR 0.77, 95%CI 0.75,0.80) and synthetic oxytocin infusion (aOR 0.89, 95%CI 0.86–0.92) decreased the odds of exclusive breastfeeding at 3-months post-partum, which was similar at 6-months. There was a dose-response effect between number of interventions received and odds of each unfavourable breastfeeding outcome. Conclusion Common intrapartum interventions are associated with less favourable breastfeeding outcomes, both in hospital and in the months after birth. This confirms the importance of only undertaking interventions when necessary. When interventions are used intrapartum, an assessment and identification of women at increased risk of early discontinuation of breastfeeding has to be performed. Targeted breastfeeding support for women who have intrapartum interventions, when they wish to breastfeed, is important.
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Ghiringhelli JP, Lacassie H. Anesthesia and breastfeeding. COLOMBIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.5554/22562087.e1031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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The importance of breastfeeding with its positive impact on the wellbeing of the mother-infant pair is well established. Anesthesiologists should encourage the promotion of lactation by being willing to give reassurance during the preoperative period and preparing a plan that does not interfere with safe breastfeeding. There is concern regarding the transfer of drugs into breast milk, which may lead to inconsistent advice from many health professionals and to early discontinuation. However, evidence shows that most anesthetic drugs are safe in terms of transfer into breast milk, and hence, compatible with breastfeeding, which should be resumed after anesthesia as soon as the mother is alert and feels well enough to hold her infant, without the need to “pump and dump”. This review provides pharmacokinetic information on commonly used anesthesia drugs and their passage into breast milk, to help practitioners discuss risks and benefits with the mother, emphasizing that anesthesia should not interfere with the benefits of breastfeeding. Four practical clinical scenarios are presented: pregnant women concerned about the effect of epidural analgesia on subsequent breastfeeding, spinal anesthesia for c-section and lactation, patients who will receive general anesthesia during cesarean section, and finally women who are breastfeeding and require anesthesia for elective or urgent surgery. Neuraxial anesthesia allows for better pain control and immediate skin-to-skin contact at the time of childbirth. Also, it interferes the least with the woman’s ability to care for her infant. Regional techniques, opioid-sparing techniques and outpatient surgery are preferred. Drugs such as opioids and longer-acting benzodiazepines should be administered cautiously, particularly in repeat doses.
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This review summarizes recent evidences regarding the potential influences of epidural labor analgesia (ELA) on the outcomes of neonates and children. Terms and relevant words including “ELA,” “ELA and neonatal outcomes,” “ELA and children's development,” and “ELA and children's neurocognitive development” were used to search articles published in PubMed database up to October 2019. Original articles and reviews regarding potential influences of ELA on neonates and children were identified. Relevant references of the selected articles were also screened. The anesthetics used during ELA can be absorbed, enter the fetus, and produce neonatal depression; however, these effects are less severe than those during systematic opioid analgesia. The impact of anesthetic exposure during ELA on children's neurodevelopment has not been fully studied, but would be mild if any. ELA increases the risk of intrapartum maternal fever; the latter may be harmful to neonatal outcomes. The use of ELA may increase birth injury by increasing instrumental delivery, although long-term adverse events are rare. On the other hand, ELA may reduce maternal depression and, thus, produce favorable effects on neurocognitive development in childhood; but evidences are still lacking in this aspect. ELA may produce both favorable and unfavorable effects on neonates and children. These effects should be discussed with parturient women before making decisions. The potential harmful effects should be carefully managed. The overall impacts of ELA on neonatal and children's outcomes need to be studied further.
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Heesen P, Halpern SH, Beilin Y, Mauri PA, Eidelman LA, Heesen M, Orbach-Zinger S. Labor neuraxial analgesia and breastfeeding: An updated systematic review. J Clin Anesth 2020; 68:110105. [PMID: 33069970 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2020.110105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION There have been numerous reports studying the effect of neuraxial analgesia on breastfeeding success, but the results are inconsistent. METHODS We performed a literature search in various databases for studies comparing neuraxial analgesia to non-neuraxial or no analgesia. Outcomes were the percentage of women breastfeeding fully or mixed with formula. Where possible, nulliparous parturients were analyzed separately. We conducted an analysis excluding studies of serious and critical risk of bias. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated. RESULTS We included 15 studies (13 observational studies, 1 secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial, 1 case-control study) with 16,112 participants. Overall, there were 6 studies that found no difference between groups, 6 studies that showed a significantly lower incidence of breastfeeding in the neuraxial group and 3 studies finding mixed results (at some time-points statistically significant and at some time-point statistically non-significant results). In nulliparous only studies, 2 found no difference between study groups, 1 found a lower breastfeeding rate in the neuraxial group and 3 studies showed mixed results. Excluding studies with a serious and critical risk of bias, 1 study found no difference between study groups, 3 studies found a decrease of breastfeeding rates in the neuraxial group, and 1 study showed mixed results. DISCUSSION In our review we found a high disparity in results. One reason is probably the high potential of confounding (immediate skin to skin placement, maternity leave etc.). Education programs and breastfeeding support are likely more important in determining long term breastfeeding success.
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- Philip Heesen
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Anesthesia, University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4N 3M5, Canada.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, and Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1468 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10029, USA.
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- School of Midwifery, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via della Commenda 19, 20122 Milano, Italy; Department of Mother Child and Newborn Health, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Italy.
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- Department of Anesthesia, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Zeev Jabutinskiy Rd 39, Petah Tikva 49100, Israel.
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- Department of Anesthesia, Kantonsspital Baden, Im Ergel 1, 5404 Baden, Switzerland.
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- Department of Anesthesia, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Zeev Jabutinskiy Rd 39, Petah Tikva 49100, Israel.
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Trends and determinants of prelacteal feeding in Turkey: analysis of 2003-2018 demographic and health surveys. Public Health Nutr 2020; 23:3269-3282. [PMID: 32753087 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980020002037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the current study is to analyse the trends, determinants of prelacteal feeding (PLF) and its relations with the mode of delivery among infants <24 months over the years 2003-2018. DESIGN We pooled data from Turkey Demographic and Health Surveys (TDHS). The key outcome variable was PLF. Factors associated with PLF were analysed by using complex sample multiple logistic regression analysis, separately and merged database. SETTING TDHS in 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018. PARTICIPANTS Mother-infant dyads (n 4942). RESULTS PLF rates fluctuated between 29·3 and 41·4 %. The most common types of PLF were infant formula (61·1 %) followed by sugar/glucose water (24·9 %) and plain water (9·3 %). PLF rate was 1·51 times higher (95 % CI 1·28, 1·78) in cases delivered by caesarean section as compared with those delivered by vaginal route. According to the initiation time of breast-feeding after delivery, the most significant absolute change in PLF rate was observed within 1 h (10·9 % increase). Delayed initiation of breast-feeding was associated with significantly higher odds of PLF compared with the first hour (1 to < 2 h: adjusted OR (AOR) 1·29, 95 % CI 1·04, 1·61; 2-23 h: AOR 1·73, 95 % CI 1·42, 2·11; ≥24 h: AOR 11·37, 95 % CI 8·81, 14·69). CONCLUSIONS To eliminate suboptimal breast-feeding practices, counselling on breast-feeding and delivery type during antenatal visits, postnatal breast-feeding support and social support should be provided to all mothers and families.
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Li JN, Nijhawan RI, Srivastava D. Cutaneous Surgery in Patients Who Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding. Dermatol Clin 2019; 37:307-317. [PMID: 31084725 DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2019.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Dermatologic surgery in pregnant/postpartum patients requires deliberate consideration. Although surgery can be safely performed during any trimester, the second trimester and immediate postpartum period is optimal. Surgery should not be delayed for melanoma/high-risk skin cancers. Perioperative positioning, analgesic, antiseptic, and antibiotic selection should be deliberate to avoid risk to the patient/fetus/infant. The left lateral tilt position reduces aortocaval compression syndrome. Lidocaine and epinephrine can be used safely. Alcohol and chlorhexidine are considered safe. Antibiotics commonly used in skin surgery are safe in pregnancy and lactation. Acetaminophen is first line for pain management. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs should be avoided.
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- Jeffrey N Li
- Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5939 Harry Hines Boulevard, Professional Office Building 2, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5939 Harry Hines Boulevard, Professional Office Building 2, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
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Wetzl RG, Delfino E, Peano L, Gogna D, Vidi Y, Vielmi F, Bianquin E, Cerioli S, Bettinelli ME, Giannì ML, Frassy G, Boris E, Arioni C. A priori choice of neuraxial labour analgesia and breastfeeding initiation success: a community-based cohort study in an Italian baby-friendly hospital. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e025179. [PMID: 30842116 PMCID: PMC6429869 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate whether the nature of the decision about receiving neuraxial labour analgesia is associated with breastfeeding initiation success (BIS), defined as exclusive breastfeeding until discharge associated with postnatal weight loss <7% at 60 hours from birth. DESIGN Single-centre community-based cohort study. SETTING An Italian baby-friendly hospital, from 1 July 2011 to 22 September 2015. PARTICIPANTS Inclusion criteria: women vaginally delivering singleton cephalic newborns and willing to breastfeed. EXCLUSION CRITERIA women who delivered in uterus-dead fetuses, were single or requested but did not receive neuraxial analgesia. Overall, 775 out of the 3628 enrolled women received neuraxial analgesia. RESULTS Compared with women who tried to cope with labour pain, those who decided a priori to receive neuraxial analgesia had less BIS (planned vaginal birth: 2121/3421 (62.0%), vs 102/207 (49.3%; p<0.001; risk difference (RD), 12.7%); actual vaginal birth: 1924/2994 (64.3%), vs 93/189 (49.2%; p<0.001; RD, 15.1%)). Multivariable analyses with antelabour-only confounders confirmed both associations (planned vaginal birth: relative risk (RR), 0.65; 95% CI, 0.48 to 0.87; actual vaginal birth: RR, 0.59; 95% CI, 0.43 to 0.80). Although women who requested analgesia as a last resort had less BIS than did those successfully coping with labour pain in the bivariable analyses (planned vaginal birth: 1804/2853 (63.2%), vs 317/568 (55.8%; p=0.001; RD, 7.4%); actual vaginal birth: 1665/2546 (65.4%), vs 259/448 (57.8%; p=0.002; RD, 7.6%)), multivariable analyses with either antelabour-only or peripartum confounders did not confirm these associations (planned vaginal birth: RR, 0.99; 95% CI, 0.80 to 1.23; actual vaginal birth: RR, 0.90; 95% CI, 0.69 to 1.16). CONCLUSIONS Compared with trying to cope with labour pain, a priori choice of neuraxial analgesia is negatively associated with BIS. Conversely, compared with having successfully coped with pain, requesting neuraxial analgesia as a last resort is not negatively associated with BIS.
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- Roberto Giorgio Wetzl
- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, and Out-hospital Emergency, Ospedale Regionale della Valle d'Aosta, Aosta, Valle d'Aosta, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, and Out-hospital Emergency, Ospedale Regionale della Valle d'Aosta, Aosta, Valle d'Aosta, Italy
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- Mother-Child Department, Ospedale Regionale della Valle d'Aosta, Aosta, Valle d'Aosta, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, and Out-hospital Emergency, Ospedale Regionale della Valle d'Aosta, Aosta, Valle d'Aosta, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, and Out-hospital Emergency, Ospedale Regionale della Valle d'Aosta, Aosta, Valle d'Aosta, Italy
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- Mother-Child Department, Ospedale Regionale della Valle d'Aosta, Aosta, Valle d'Aosta, Italy
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- Mother-Child Department, Ospedale Regionale della Valle d'Aosta, Aosta, Valle d'Aosta, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, and Out-hospital Emergency, Ospedale Regionale della Valle d'Aosta, Aosta, Valle d'Aosta, Italy
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- Mother and Child Health Unit, Agenzia di Tutela della Salute della Città Metropolitana di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Study University of Milan, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, and Out-hospital Emergency, Ospedale Regionale della Valle d'Aosta, Aosta, Valle d'Aosta, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, and Out-hospital Emergency, Ospedale Regionale della Valle d'Aosta, Aosta, Valle d'Aosta, Italy
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- Mother-Child Department, Ospedale Regionale della Valle d'Aosta, Aosta, Valle d'Aosta, Italy
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Chu TC, McCallum J, Yii MF. Breastfeeding after Anaesthesia: A Review of the Pharmacological Impact on Children. Anaesth Intensive Care 2019; 41:35-40. [DOI: 10.1177/0310057x1304100107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- T. C. Chu
- Department of Anaesthesia, Wyong Hospital, Wyong, New South Wales, Australia
- Consultant Anaesthetist, Department of Anaesthesia, Wyong Hospital; and Conjoint Lecturer, Newcastle University, Newcastle, New South Wales
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Wyong Hospital, Wyong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Wyong Hospital, Wyong, New South Wales, Australia
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A Review of the Impact of Obstetric Anesthesia on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes. Anesthesiology 2019; 129:192-215. [PMID: 29561267 DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000002182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Obstetric anesthesia has evolved over the course of its history to encompass comprehensive aspects of maternal care, ranging from cesarean delivery anesthesia and labor analgesia to maternal resuscitation and patient safety. Anesthesiologists are concerned with maternal and neonatal outcomes, and with preventing and managing complications that may present during childbirth. The current review will focus on recent advances in obstetric anesthesia, including labor anesthesia and analgesia, cesarean delivery anesthesia and analgesia, the effects of maternal anesthesia on breastfeeding and fever, and maternal safety. The impact of these advances on maternal and neonatal outcomes is discussed. Past and future progress in this field will continue to have significant implications on the health of women and children.
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French CA, Cong X, Chung KS. Labor Epidural Analgesia and Breastfeeding: A Systematic Review. J Hum Lact 2016; 32:507-20. [PMID: 27121239 DOI: 10.1177/0890334415623779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2015] [Accepted: 11/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Despite widespread use of epidural analgesia during labor, no consensus has been reached among obstetric and anesthesia providers regarding its effects on breastfeeding. The purpose of this review was to examine the relationship between labor epidural analgesia and breastfeeding in the immediate postpartum period. PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature were searched for articles published in 1990 or thereafter, using the search term breastfeeding combined with epidural, labor epidural analgesia, labor analgesia, or epidural analgesia Of 117 articles, 23 described empirical studies specific to labor epidural analgesia and measured a breastfeeding outcome. Results were conflicting: 12 studies showed negative associations between epidural analgesia and breastfeeding success, 10 studies showed no effect, and 1 study showed a positive association. Most studies were observational. Of 3 randomized controlled studies, randomization methods were inadequate in 2 and not evaluable in 1. Other limitations were related to small sample size or inadequate study power; variation and lack of information regarding type and dosage of analgesia or use of other intrapartum interventions; differences in timing, definition, and method of assessing breastfeeding success; or failure to consider factors such as mothers' intention to breastfeed, social support, siblings, or the mother's need to return to work or school. It is also unclear to what extent results are mediated through effects on infant neurobehavior, maternal fever, oxytocin release, duration of labor, and need for instrumental delivery. Clinician awareness of factors affecting breastfeeding can help identify women at risk for breastfeeding difficulties in order to target support and resources effectively.
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- Cynthia A French
- Columbia University, Graduate Program in Nurse Anesthesia, New York, NY, USA Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, USA
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- University of Connecticut, School of Nursing, Storrs, CT, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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Lau Y, Htun TP, Lim PI, Ho-Lim S, Klainin-Yobas P. Psychometric Evaluation of 5- and 4-Item Versions of the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool during the Initial Postpartum Period among a Multiethnic Population. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0154331. [PMID: 27135746 PMCID: PMC4852936 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0154331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2015] [Accepted: 04/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the internal consistency, structural validity, sensitivity and specificity of the 5- and 4-item versions of the LATCH assessment tool among a multiethnic population in Singapore. METHODS The study was a secondary analysis of a subset of data (n = 907) from our previous breastfeeding survey from 2013 to 2014. The internal consistency of the LATCH was examined using Cronbach's alpha. The structural validity was assessed using an exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and the proposed factors were confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using separate samples. Receiver operating characteristic analysis was used to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the LATCH score thresholds for predicting non-exclusive breastfeeding. RESULTS The Cronbach's alpha values of the 5- and 4-item LATCH assessments were 0.70 and 0.74, respectively. The EFA demonstrated a one-factor structure for the 5- and 4-item LATCH assessments among a randomized split of 334 vaginally delivered women. Two CFA of the 4-item LATCH demonstrated better fit indices of the models compared to the two CFA of the 5-item LATCH among another randomized split of 335 vaginally delivered women and 238 cesarean delivered women. Using cutoffs of 5.5 and 3.5 were recommended when predicting non-exclusive breastfeeding for 5- and 4-item versions of the LATCH assessment among vaginally delivered women (n = 669), with satisfactory sensitivities (94% and 95%), low specificities (0% and 2%), low positive predictive values (25%) and negative predictive values (20% and 47%). A cutoff of 5.5 was recommended to predict non-exclusive breastfeeding for 5- and 4-item versions among cesarean delivered women (n = 238) with satisfactory sensitivities (93% and 98%), low specificities (4% and 9%), low positive predictive values (41%) and negative predictive values (65% and 75%). Therefore, the tool has good sensitivity but poor specificity, positive and negative predictive values. CONCLUSIONS We found that the 4-item version demonstrated sound psychometric properties compared to the 5-item version. Health professionals can use the 4-item LATCH as a clinical tool because it is a concise, easy-to-use and valid tool for assessing breastfeeding techniques among a multiethnic population.
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- Ying Lau
- Department of the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Nursing Department, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Saidi L, Godbout P. Étude de deux indicateurs de difficulté de mise en place de l’allaitement maternel : la fatigue maternelle et le comportement non optimal du bébé au sein. Rech Soins Infirm 2016. [DOI: 10.3917/rsi.125.0032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Jonas W, Woodside B. Physiological mechanisms, behavioral and psychological factors influencing the transfer of milk from mothers to their young. Horm Behav 2016; 77:167-81. [PMID: 26232032 DOI: 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2015.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2015] [Revised: 07/12/2015] [Accepted: 07/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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This article is part of a Special Issue "Parental Care".Producing milk to support the growth of their young is a central element of maternal care in mammals. In spite of the facts that ecological constraints influence nursing frequency, length of time until weaning and the composition of milk, there is considerable similarity in the anatomy and physiology of milk production and delivery across mammalian species. Here we provide an overview of cross species variation in nursing patterns and milk composition as well as the mechanisms underlying mammary gland development, milk production and letdown. Not all women breastfeed their infants, thus in later sections we review studies of factors that facilitate or impede the initiation and duration of breastfeeding. The results of these investigations suggest that the decisions to initiate and maintain breastfeeding are influenced by an array of personal, social and biological factors. Finally, studies comparing the development of breastfed and formula fed infants as well as those investigating associations between breastfeeding, maternal health and mother/infant interaction are reviewed. Leading health agencies including the World Health Organization and CDC advocate breastfeeding for at least the first 6months postpartum. To achieve these rates will require not only institutional support but also a focus on individual mother/infant dyads and their experience.
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- Wibke Jonas
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Fraser Mustard Institute of Human Development, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Center for Studies in Behavioral Neurobiology, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Thomas S, Bundy AC, Black D, Lane SJ. Toward Early Identification of Sensory Over-Responsivity (SOR): A Construct for Predicting Difficulties With Sleep and Feeding in Infants. OTJR-OCCUPATION PARTICIPATION AND HEALTH 2015; 35:178-86. [PMID: 26594740 DOI: 10.1177/1539449215579855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Sensory over-responsivity (SOR) is a type of sensory modulation disorder in which heightened sensitivity to non-noxious sensations interrupts daily life. In this preliminary study within a larger investigation, we used infants with sleep/feeding difficulties as a proxy for later development of SOR. We tested evidence for construct validity and internal reliability of preand perinatal factors that, together, could predict infant sleep/feeding difficulties. We obtained retrospective data on 360 mother-infant dyads on 38 pre- and perinatal variables and linked the data with infant referral for sleep/feeding difficulties. We analyzed the data with Rasch analysis to examine evidence for a unidimensional construct. Our results show good evidence for a construct comprising 18 of the 38 pre- and perinatal variables examined. This construct may represent a step toward early identification of SOR and provide therapists with evidence to support the use of pre- and perinatal information as predictors of infant sleep/feeding difficulties.
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Herrera-Gómez A, García-Martínez O, Ramos-Torrecillas J, De Luna-Bertos E, Ruiz C, Ocaña-Peinado F. Retrospective study of the association between epidural analgesia during labour and complications for the newborn. Midwifery 2015; 31:613-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2015.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2014] [Revised: 02/24/2015] [Accepted: 02/28/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Boccolini CS, Pérez-Escamilla R, Giugliani ERJ, Boccolini PDMM. Inequities in milk-based prelacteal feedings in Latin America and the Caribbean: the role of cesarean section delivery. J Hum Lact 2015; 31:89-98. [PMID: 25421875 DOI: 10.1177/0890334414559074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prelacteal feeds (ie, foods other than breast milk offered before the milk comes in) have been identified as a risk factor for shorter breastfeeding duration and neonatal mortality. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to test for socioeconomic inequities on the risk of milk-based prelacteal feeding associated with cesarean section delivery. METHODS We conducted secondary cross-sectional data analyses of 7 Demographic and Health Surveys conducted in Latin American and Caribbean countries between 2005 and 2010 (N = 49 253 women with children younger than 3 years of age). Multivariate logistic regression was used to test the association between cesarean section delivery and the risk of milk-based prelacteal feeding in the total samples as well as within the lowest and highest wealth quintile subsamples by country and in the pooled sample. RESULTS Almost one-third of newborns received milk-based (22.9%) prelacteal feeds. Prelacteal feeding prevalence varied from 17.6% in Guiana to 55% in Dominican Republic. Cesarean section delivery was associated with significantly higher odds of introduction of milk-based prelacteals in all countries (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] range, 2.34 in Bolivia to 4.50 in Peru). The association between cesarean section delivery and risk of milk-based prelacteal feeds was stronger among the poorest than wealthiest women (AOR [95% confidence interval], 2.94 [2.58-3.67] vs 2.17 [1.85-2.54]). CONCLUSION Women of lower socioeconomic status may need additional breastfeeding support after cesarean section delivery to prevent the introduction of milk-based prelacteals. Reducing the rates of cesarean section deliveries is likely to reduce the prevalence of prelacteal feeding.
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Nassen CA, Schaefer C, Wirbelauer J, Hönig A, Kranke P. [Anesthesia and analgesia in the lactation period. Criteria for drug selection]. Anaesthesist 2014; 63:415-21. [PMID: 24615229 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-014-2311-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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There is no sound information concerning the safe and correct use of analgesics and anesthetics during the lactation period based on studies with a large sample size. Available information is limited to case studies and small sample observations. As a result, information given by the drug manufacturers about the use of drugs during the lactation period is often restrictive or contains contraindications for the lactation period. Although some drugs are not officially licensed for use during lactation they need to be administered in daily (off-label) use. This review gives an overview about the recent knowledge and clinical experience concerning the perioperative use of anesthetics and analgesics during breast feeding.
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- C A Nassen
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080, Würzburg, Deutschland
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Kutlucan L, Seker İS, Demiraran Y, Ersoy Ö, Karagöz İ, Sezen G, Köse SA. Effects of different anesthesia protocols on lactation in the postpartum period. J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc 2014; 15:233-8. [PMID: 25584032 DOI: 10.5152/jtgga.2014.14111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2014] [Accepted: 10/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Many factors can influence the secretion of breast milk. Cesarean section is a risk factor for late onset of breastfeeding. MATERIAL AND METHODS In our study, we compared the lactation process by mothers who underwent elective cesarean section under general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, and normal birth; 84 patients between 18-40 years of age with a risk of ASA I-II were included. Randomly patients were divided into four groups: group G (general anesthesia, n:21), group S (spinal anesthesia, n:21), group E (epidural anesthesia, n:21), and group V (vaginal birth, without anesthesia, n:21). Oxytocin and prolactin values of all patients before and after operation or birth were recorded. In addition the initiation time of lactation after delivery or cesarean section were recorded. RESULTS In all groups, there were no significant differences among hormone levels in the prepartum period (p=0.350). Prolactin levels in group G (p=0.011) and oxytocin levels in group V (p=0.012) in the postpartum period were significantly higher than in the other groups. The start of lactation was significantly delayed in group G (p=0.003). CONCLUSION We consider that the onset time of lactation is delayed in patients undergoing cesarean section with general anesthesia when compared with patients who undergo cesarean section with spinal and epidural anesthesia and with patients who undergo normal vaginal birth. Because of the delay of awakening and recovery of cognitive functions in general anesthesia, communication between the mother and the newborn is delayed and so is the lactation.
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- Leyla Kutlucan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, Düzce, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, Düzce, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, Düzce, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, Düzce, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, Düzce, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, Düzce, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Isparta, Turkey
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Zuppa AA, Alighieri G, Riccardi R, Cavani M, Iafisco A, Cota F, Romagnoli C. Epidural analgesia, neonatal care and breastfeeding. Ital J Pediatr 2014; 40:82. [PMID: 25432659 PMCID: PMC4335561 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-014-0082-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2014] [Accepted: 10/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The objective of our study is to evaluate the correlation between epidural analgesia during labor, start of breastfeeding and type of maternal-neonatal care.Two different assistance models were considered: Partial and Full Rooming-in.In this cohort study, 2480 healthy infants were enrolled, 1519 in the Partial Rooming-in group and 1321 in the Full Rooming-in group; 1223 were born to women subjected to epidural analgesia in labor.In case of Partial Rooming-in the rate of exclusive or prevailing breastfeeding is significant more frequent in newborns born to mothers who didn't receive analgesia. Instead, in case of Full Rooming-in the rate of exclusive or prevailing breastfeeding is almost the same and there's no correlation between the use or not of epidural analgesia.The good start of lactation and the success of breastfeeding seems to be guaranteed by the type of care offered to the couple mother-infant, that reverses any possible adverse effects of the use of epidural analgesia in labor.
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- Antonio Alberto Zuppa
- Department of Pediatric, Division of Neonatology, "A. Gemelli" General Hospital, Largo Agostino Gemelli, 8, 00168, Roma, RM, Italy.
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- Department of Pediatric, Division of Neonatology, "A. Gemelli" General Hospital, Largo Agostino Gemelli, 8, 00168, Roma, RM, Italy.
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- Department of Pediatric, Division of Neonatology, "A. Gemelli" General Hospital, Largo Agostino Gemelli, 8, 00168, Roma, RM, Italy.
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- Department of Pediatric, Division of Neonatology, "A. Gemelli" General Hospital, Largo Agostino Gemelli, 8, 00168, Roma, RM, Italy.
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- Department of Pediatric, Division of Neonatology, "A. Gemelli" General Hospital, Largo Agostino Gemelli, 8, 00168, Roma, RM, Italy.
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- Department of Pediatric, Division of Neonatology, "A. Gemelli" General Hospital, Largo Agostino Gemelli, 8, 00168, Roma, RM, Italy.
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- Department of Pediatric, Division of Neonatology, "A. Gemelli" General Hospital, Largo Agostino Gemelli, 8, 00168, Roma, RM, Italy.
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Butler DC, Heller MM, Murase JE. Safety of dermatologic medications in pregnancy and lactation. J Am Acad Dermatol 2014; 70:417.e1-10; quiz 427. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2013] [Revised: 08/29/2013] [Accepted: 09/07/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Dozier AM, Howard CR, Brownell EA, Wissler RN, Glantz JC, Ternullo SR, Thevenet-Morrison KN, Childs CK, Lawrence RA. Labor epidural anesthesia, obstetric factors and breastfeeding cessation. Matern Child Health J 2013; 17:689-98. [PMID: 22696104 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-012-1045-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Breastfeeding benefits both infant and maternal health. Use of epidural anesthesia during labor is increasingly common and may interfere with breastfeeding. Studies analyzing epidural anesthesia's association with breastfeeding outcomes show mixed results; many have methodological flaws. We analyzed potential associations between epidural anesthesia and overall breast-feeding cessation within 30 days postpartum while adjusting for standard and novel covariates and uniquely accounting for labor induction. A pooled analysis using Kaplan-Meier curves and modified Cox Proportional Hazard models included 772 breastfeeding mothers from upstate New York who had vaginal term births of healthy singleton infants. Subjects were drawn from two cohort studies (recruited postpartum between 2005 and 2008) and included maternal self-report and maternal and infant medical record data. Analyses of potential associations between epidural anesthesia and overall breastfeeding cessation within 1 month included additional covariates and uniquely accounted for labor induction. After adjusting for standard demographics and intrapartum factors, epidural anesthesia significantly predicted breastfeeding cessation (hazard ratio 1.26 [95% confidence interval 1.10, 1.44], p < 0.01) as did hospital type, maternal age, income, education, planned breastfeeding goal, and breastfeeding confidence. In post hoc analyses stratified by Baby Friendly Hospital (BFH) status, epidural anesthesia significantly predicted breastfeeding cessation (BFH: 1.19 [1.01, 1.41], p < 0.04; non-BFH: 1.65 [1.31, 2.08], p < 0.01). A relationship between epidural anesthesia and breastfeeding was found but is complex and involves institutional, clinical, maternal and infant factors. These findings have implications for clinical care and hospital policies and point to the need for prospective studies.
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- Ann M Dozier
- Department of Community and Preventive Medicine, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14642, USA.
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Sakalidis VS, Williams TM, Garbin CP, Hepworth AR, Hartmann PE, Paech MJ, Geddes DT. Ultrasound imaging of infant sucking dynamics during the establishment of lactation. J Hum Lact 2013; 29:205-13. [PMID: 22965645 DOI: 10.1177/0890334412452933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Infant sucking problems are frequently implicated in early weaning during breastfeeding, yet our understanding of early sucking dynamics is limited. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to describe infant sucking patterns during breastfeeding at secretory activation and determine whether they changed by the time of established lactation. METHODS Sucking patterns and milk intake of 15 breastfeeding infants were assessed on day 3.2 ± 0.8 and later at follow-up, 16.0 (11.3-22.8) days postpartum. Nipple diameters, tongue movement, nipple position, and suck rate during nutritive sucking (NS) and non-nutritive sucking (NNS) were measured from ultrasound scans of the intra-oral cavity during breastfeeding. Milk intake and LATCH scores were also recorded. RESULTS As the tongue lowered during a suck cycle, the nipple increased in size (P < .001), milk flowed into the intra-oral space and the nipple moved closer to the hard-soft palate junction (P < .001). During NS, nipple diameters and the mid-tongue movement were greater than during NNS (P < .001). As the infant aged, the mid-tongue lowered further (P = .002), suck rates became faster (P < .001) and milk intake increased (P = .004), however, no differences were seen for LATCH scores (P = .34). CONCLUSION Differences in tongue movement between NS and NNS suggest that there is an altered sucking action when milk flow is absent. Similar sucking patterns at day 3 and during established lactation imply that infants have a mature sucking pattern in the early postpartum period.
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- Vanessa S Sakalidis
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia.
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Gubler T, Krähenmann F, Roos M, Zimmermann R, Ochsenbein-Kölble N. Determinants of successful breastfeeding initiation in healthy term singletons: a Swiss university hospital observational study. J Perinat Med 2013; 41:331-9. [PMID: 23104852 DOI: 10.1515/jpm-2012-0102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2012] [Accepted: 09/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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AIMS Breastfeeding significantly benefits mothers and infants. We aimed to identify the determinants of its successful initiation. METHODS A retrospective study of 1893 mothers delivering healthy term singletons at a Swiss university hospital from 1/2008 to 3/2009 determined the associations between multiple breastfeeding and early postpartum parameters by univariate and multiple regression analysis. RESULTS Multiparity was associated with nursing exclusively at the breast at discharge (P<0.001), less use of maltodextrin supplement (P<0.05), bottle/cup (both P<0.001), but more pacifier use (P<0.05). Among obese mothers, nursing exclusively at the breast at discharge was less frequent, and use of all feeding aids more frequent, than among normal-weight women (both P<0.001). Neuraxial anesthesia was associated with use of maltodextrin and bottle (both P<0.05) compared to no anesthesia. Delayed first skin-to-skin contact and rooming-in for <24 h/day were each associated with maltodextrin and cup (P<0.05). Nursing exclusively at the breast at discharge was less frequent (P<0.001), and bottle use more frequent (P<0.05), in women with sore nipples than in those without. CONCLUSIONS Obesity is a potent inhibitor of breastfeeding initiation. Delivery without anesthesia by a multiparous normal-weight mother, followed by immediate skin-to-skin contact, rooming-in for 24 h/day, and dedicated nipple care, provides the best conditions for successful early postpartum breastfeeding without the need for feeding aids or nutritional supplements
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- Tabea Gubler
- Obstetric Research Unit, Department of Obstetrics, Zurich University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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Bai DL, Wu KM, Tarrant M. Association between intrapartum interventions and breastfeeding duration. J Midwifery Womens Health 2013; 58:25-32. [PMID: 23317341 DOI: 10.1111/j.1542-2011.2012.00254.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Few women who reside in Hong Kong exclusively breastfeed, and one-half stop breastfeeding within the first few months. There is little research in this population on the association between intrapartum interventions and breastfeeding duration. METHODS A sample of 1280 mother-infant pairs were recruited from the obstetric units of 4 public hospitals in Hong Kong and followed prospectively for 12 months or until the infant was weaned. The outcome variables for this analysis were the duration of any and exclusive breastfeeding. Predictor variables were 4 intrapartum interventions: receipt of opioid pain medication, induction versus spontaneous labor, epidural administration, and mode of birth. We used Cox proportional hazards modeling to assess the impact of intrapartum interventions on the duration of any and exclusive breastfeeding, and we constructed Kaplan-Meier survival curves to evaluate the cumulative impact of multiple intrapartum interventions on breastfeeding outcomes. RESULTS Bivariate analysis showed that induction of labor (hazard ratio [HR], 1.24; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.09-1.41), opioid pain medication (HR, 1.21; 95% CI, 1.06-1.37), and having an emergency cesarean birth (HR, 1.22; 95% CI, 1.01-1.48) were associated with a shorter duration of any breastfeeding. Induction of labor (HR, 1.23; 95% CI, 1.08-1.39) and having an emergency cesarean birth (HR, 1.25; 95% CI, 1.05-1.51) were associated with a shorter duration of exclusive breastfeeding. After controlling for known confounding variables, there was no longer any association between individual intrapartum interventions and the duration of any or exclusive breastfeeding. The median duration of breastfeeding for participants who experienced a natural birth with no intrapartum interventions was 9 weeks compared with 5 weeks for participants who experienced at least 3 intrapartum interventions. DISCUSSION Clinicians working with new breastfeeding mothers should focus on providing additional support to mothers who experience a difficult labor and birth with multiple interventions to improve their breastfeeding experiences.
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Montgomery A, Hale TW. ABM clinical protocol #15: analgesia and anesthesia for the breastfeeding mother, revised 2012. Breastfeed Med 2012; 7:547-53. [PMID: 23215911 DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2012.9977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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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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MESH Headings
- Analgesia, Epidural/adverse effects
- Analgesia, Epidural/methods
- Analgesia, Obstetrical/adverse effects
- Analgesia, Obstetrical/methods
- Analgesics/adverse effects
- Analgesics/pharmacokinetics
- Analgesics/therapeutic use
- Anesthesia, Epidural/adverse effects
- Anesthesia, Epidural/methods
- Anesthesia, Obstetrical/adverse effects
- Anesthesia, Obstetrical/methods
- Anesthetics/adverse effects
- Anesthetics/pharmacokinetics
- Anesthetics/therapeutic use
- Breast Feeding
- Female
- Humans
- Hypnotics and Sedatives/adverse effects
- Hypnotics and Sedatives/pharmacokinetics
- Hypnotics and Sedatives/therapeutic use
- Infant, Newborn
- Milk, Human/chemistry
- Milk, Human/drug effects
- Pain Management/methods
- Postnatal Care
- Pregnancy
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
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Thomson G, Dykes F. Women's sense of coherence related to their infant feeding experiences. MATERNAL & CHILD NUTRITION 2011; 7:160-74. [PMID: 21108741 PMCID: PMC6860619 DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-8709.2010.00251.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Given the overwhelming evidence for the benefits of breastfeeding, and yet the low prevalence rates in the UK, it is crucial to understand the influences on women's infant feeding experiences to target and promote effective support. As part of an evaluation study of the implementation of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) Community Award within two primary (community-based) care trusts in North West England, 15 women took part in an in-depth interview to explore their experiences, opinions and perceptions of infant feeding. In this paper, we have provided a theoretical interpretation of these women's experiences by drawing upon Aaron Antonovsky's Sense of Coherence (SOC) theory. The SOC is a global orientation to how people are able to cope with stressors and maintain a sense of well-being. The three constructs that underpin the SOC are 'comprehensibility' (one must believe that one understands the life challenge), 'manageability' (one has sufficient resources at one's disposal) and 'meaningfulness' (one must want to cope with the life challenge). In this paper, our interpretations explore how infant feeding is influenced by the 'comprehensibility', 'manageability' and 'meaningfulness' of this event; contextualized within a wider socio-cultural perspective. The findings of this paper offer a unique means through which the influences on women's experiences of infant feeding may be considered. Recommendations and suggestions for practice in relation to the implementation of the BFI have also been presented.
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- Gill Thomson
- Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture Unit, School of Health, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.
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Loubert C, Hinova A, Fernando R. Update on modern neuraxial analgesia in labour: a review of the literature of the last 5 years. Anaesthesia 2011; 66:191-212. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.2010.06616.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Reynolds F. Labour analgesia and the baby: good news is no news. Int J Obstet Anesth 2011; 20:38-50. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2010.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2010] [Revised: 08/02/2010] [Accepted: 08/31/2010] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Jevitt C, Hernandez I, Groër M. Lactation Complicated by Overweight and Obesity: Supporting the Mother and Newborn. J Midwifery Womens Health 2010; 52:606-13. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmwh.2007.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Forster DA, McLachlan HL. Breastfeeding Initiation and Birth Setting Practices: A Review of the Literature. J Midwifery Womens Health 2010; 52:273-80. [PMID: 17467594 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmwh.2006.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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A number of practices during the intrapartum and very early postnatal period may affect breastfeeding initiation. All women should be encouraged to breastfeed soon after birth, with extra attention paid to the identification and offer of extra support for those women at higher risk of not successfully initiating and continuing breastfeeding. Factors that affect breastfeeding initiation include: implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding at a service level; avoidance of the use of intramuscular narcotic analgesia, particularly near the end of the first stage of labour; not separating mothers and babies after birth for routine procedures; and placing healthy newborns on their mothers' chest/abdomen (skin-to-skin) routinely. Single strategies are unlikely to increase breastfeeding initiation as stand-alone measures.
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Dawley K, Bloch JR, Suplee PD, McKeever A, Scherzer G. Using a pedagogical approach to integrate evidence-based teaching in an undergraduate women's health course. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2010; 8:116-23. [PMID: 21155969 DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-6787.2010.00210.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based practice (EBP) is promoted as a foundation for nursing practice. However, the 2005 U.S. survey of nurses revealed that they do not have requisite skills for EBP. PURPOSE AND GOALS: To evaluate a pedagogical approach aimed at (1) fostering undergraduate nursing students EBP competencies, and (2) identifying gaps in the literature to direct future women's health research. METHODS A secondary analysis of data abstracted from required EBP clinical journals for an undergraduate women's health course in which students (n = 198) were asked to find evidence to answer their clinical questions. Content analysis was used to identify main themes of the topics of inquiry. RESULTS Students identified 1,808 clinical questions and 30.3% (n = 547) of these could not be answered or supported by evidence in the literature. CONCLUSIONS This assignment was an important teaching and assessment tool for EBP. Questions reflected critical thinking and quest for in-depth knowledge to support nursing practice. Some students lacked skills in searching databases and a significant number of knowledge gaps were identified that can direct women's health research.
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- Katy Dawley
- Midwifery Institute, Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Breastfeeding success rate after vaginal delivery can be high despite the use of epidural fentanyl: an observational cohort study. Int J Obstet Anesth 2010; 19:273-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2010.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2009] [Revised: 01/06/2010] [Accepted: 02/09/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Bagheri A, Shmygalev S, Werschy A, Heller A. Frühzeitige Epiduralanästhesie in der Geburtshilfe. Anaesthesist 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s00101-010-1729-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Reynolds F. The effects of maternal labour analgesia on the fetus. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2010; 24:289-302. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2009.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2009] [Accepted: 11/16/2009] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Wilson MJA, MacArthur C, Cooper GM, Bick D, Moore PAS, Shennan A. Epidural analgesia and breastfeeding: a randomised controlled trial of epidural techniques with and without fentanyl and a non-epidural comparison group. Anaesthesia 2010; 65:145-53. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.2009.06136.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Tuckey JP, Prout RE, Wee MYK. Prescribing intramuscular opioids for labour analgesia in consultant-led maternity units: a survey of UK practice. Int J Obstet Anesth 2007; 17:3-8. [PMID: 17981457 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2007.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2006] [Revised: 02/01/2007] [Accepted: 02/01/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intramuscular opioids are widely used for analgesia in labour. We conducted a postal survey to establish current prescribing and monitoring guidelines for intramuscular opioids in consultant-led obstetric units in the UK. METHODS A postal questionnaire was sent between December 2005 and January 2006 to the lead obstetric anaesthetist of all 234 consultant-led obstetric units in the UK. We enquired about dose regimens of intramuscular opioids in labour and monitoring of mother, fetus and neonate. RESULTS The response rate was 71%; 84.4% of responding units used pethidine and 34.1% diamorphine. Meptazinol and morphine were available in 13.8% and 13.2% of units respectively. Some units used more than one opioid. The choice of opioid was dictated mainly by tradition (65.3%) and familiarity (40.7%). Prophylactic antiemetics were co-administered in 73.7% of units, the most commonly used being prochlorperazine (30.5%). Vital signs were monitored in 91.6% of units: in total 10.2% measured haemoglobin oxygen saturations and 4.8% respiratory rate. Pain scores were recorded in 13.7% of units. CONCLUSIONS When compared with previous studies the use of intramuscular diamorphine is increasing in UK consultant-led obstetric units, although pethidine remains the widely used opioid. At present this change cannot be justified by a suitably powered, randomised study comparing intramuscular pethidine with diamorphine.
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- J P Tuckey
- Department of Anaesthesia, Royal United Hospital Bath, UK.
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Camann W. Labor analgesia and breast feeding: avoid parenteral narcotics and provide lactation support. Int J Obstet Anesth 2007; 16:199-201. [PMID: 17521903 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2007.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Jordan S. Infant feeding and analgesia in labour: the evidence is accumulating. Int Breastfeed J 2006; 1:25. [PMID: 17331266 PMCID: PMC1712219 DOI: 10.1186/1746-4358-1-25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2006] [Accepted: 12/11/2006] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The interesting and important paper by Torvaldsen and colleagues provides further circumstantial evidence of a positive association between intrapartum analgesia and feeding infant formula. Not all research supports this association. Before 'failure to breastfeed' can be adjudged an adverse effect of intrapartum analgesia, the research evidence needs to be considered in detail. Examination of the existing evidence against the Bradford-Hill criteria indicates that the evidence is not yet conclusive. However, the difficulties of obtaining funding and undertaking large trials to explore putative adverse drug reactions in pregnant women may mean that we shall never have conclusive evidence of harm. Therefore, reports of large cohort studies with regression models, as in the paper published today, assume a greater importance than in other areas of investigation. Meanwhile, women and their clinicians may feel that sufficient evidence has accumulated to justify offering extra support to establish breastfeeding if women have received high doses of analgesics in labour.
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- Sue Jordan
- School of Health Sciences, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, UK.
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Neurobehavioral Functioning and Breastfeeding Behavior in the Newborn. MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs 2006. [DOI: 10.1097/00005721-200603000-00019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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