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Nixarlidou E, Margioula-Siarkou C, Almperis A, Vavoulidis E, Laganà AS, Dinas K, Petousis S. Clinical significance and main parameters promoting the breast‑feeding strategy (Review). MEDICINE INTERNATIONAL 2024; 4:14. [PMID: 38410759 PMCID: PMC10895466 DOI: 10.3892/mi.2024.138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Breastfeeding provides numerous nutritional and immunological benefits, promotes neurological and cognitive development, and protects against chronic and infectious diseases, rendering it beneficial to the survival and well-being of infants. According to international recommendations, infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months. However, despite global health recommendations and funding initiatives, exclusive breastfeeding rates remain low worldwide. A number of studies attribute the low rates to factors that can be grouped into demographic, psychosocial, economic and midwifery factors, and outline the profile of each mother who opts to exclusively breastfeed her infant. In addition, the number of previous pregnancies, induced labor, the use of epidurals at birth or the possibility of the newborn being delivered prematurely, and the need for admission to an intensive care unit are the factors that reduce the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding. Further research is required to understand the factors influencing the initiation and maintenance of exclusive breastfeeding, as international interventions have been ineffective. The aim of the present review was to provide an up-to-date summary of these various factors in an aim to assist health care professionals and policy makers in developing effective interventions with which to promote and support exclusive breastfeeding.
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- Eleni Nixarlidou
- 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54624 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54624 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54624 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54624 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Unit of Gynecologic Oncology, ARNAS 'Civico-Di Cristina-Benfratelli', Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, I-90127 Palermo, Italy
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- 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54624 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54624 Thessaloniki, Greece
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Sevda KÖ, Sevil İ. Continuous Lactation Support Provided Through the WhatsApp Messaging Application: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Hum Lact 2023; 39:666-678. [PMID: 37646262 DOI: 10.1177/08903344231192948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although WhatsApp can be used to provide continuous lactation support, there are few studies on this subject. RESEARCH AIMS To determine the influence of lactation support provided through WhatsApp on the duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding, initiation of complementary feeding, breastfeeding problems, breastfeeding difficulties score, and the use of bottles and pacifiers. METHODS We conducted a randomized controlled trial assessing the efficacy of education and support provided through the cell phone based WhatsApp application. There were 129 primiparous participants recruited while attending a Baby-Friendly Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. Participants were randomized to intervention (n = 64) and control (n = 65) groups. All participants received the same routine postpartum breastfeeding education in the hospital, and the intervention group received additional continuous breastfeeding education for 6 months. For both groups, data was collected by telephone interview on Days 7 and 15, and Months 1, 2, 4, and 6 months. T-tests were used to assess inter-group differences in duration of exclusivity of breastfeeding. Mixed-model ANOVA was used to compare breastfeeding difficulties scores. Chi-square tests were used to compare breastfeeding problems, feeding practices, and the proportion of the use of bottles and pacifiers. RESULTS The mean duration of exclusive breastfeeding for groups receiving breastfeeding support was higher (4.75, SD = 1.72) than that of the control group (2.21, SD = 1.98; p = 0.001). The change in the mean breastfeeding difficulties severity score between the initial and final measurements (17.03, SD = 8.66) was more in the intervention group than the control group (11.42, SD = 10.34, F = 4.081, p = 0.001). The proportion of exclusive breastfeeding in the 6th month was higher in the intervention group (62.5%) than in the control group (10.8%; p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The use of cellphone applications are accessible to both patients and health workers and offer a low-cost alternative for providing uninterrupted breastfeeding support.
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- Korkut Öksüz Sevda
- Department of Midwifery, Kırsehir Ahi Evran University, Kırsehir, Turkey
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- Department of Midwifery, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Perić O, Pavičić Bošnjak A, Mabić M, Tomić V. Comparison of Lanolin and Human Milk Treatment of Painful and Damaged Nipples: A Randomized Control Trial. J Hum Lact 2022; 39:236-244. [PMID: 36401521 DOI: 10.1177/08903344221135793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Painful and damaged nipples are frequently associated with breastfeeding cessation in the early postpartum period. The results of researchers' studies utilizing different treatments have been inconclusive. RESEARCH AIM To compare the intensity of nipple pain and the healing of damaged nipples during the first 10 days postpartum using either lanolin or human milk treatments. METHODS This single-blind randomized controlled trial included participants (N = 206) who were primiparous with painful and damaged nipples. Participants were recruited from the tertiary teaching hospital within the first 72 hr after delivery and randomized to the intervention group with lanolin (n = 103) and a human milk control group (n = 103). Data were collected in the maternity ward, 3 and 7 days after randomization. The primary outcome was nipple pain intensity and quality measured 3 and 7 days after randomization by the McGill Pain Questionnaire - short form. The nipple damage self-assessment questionnaire was used for the assessment of nipple healing. Breastfeeding self-efficacy, breastfeeding duration, and exclusivity were assessed as secondary outcomes. RESULTS Participants in both groups reported a statistically nonsignificant reduction in pain (quality and intensity of pain) as well as improved nipple healing 7 days after randomization. Participants in the lanolin group exclusively breastfed their infants 3 days after randomization-significantly more often than participants in the control group (p = .026). The study did not reveal any statistically significant differences for other secondary outcomes. CONCLUSION Both lanolin and human milk are equally effective in treating painful and damaged nipples.Registered with Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04153513).
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- Olivera Perić
- Faculty of Health Studies, University of Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.,Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Division on Breastfeeding Support, Human Milk Bank, Croatian Tissue and Cell Bank, Department for Transfusion Medicine and Transplantation Biology, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Economics, University of Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Faculty of Health Studies, University of Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.,Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Pommeret-de Villepin B, Barasinski C, Rigourd V. Initiating and Supporting Breastfeeding: Guidelines for Interventions during the Perinatal Period from the French National College of Midwives. J Midwifery Womens Health 2022; 67 Suppl 1:S56-S73. [PMID: 36480673 DOI: 10.1111/jmwh.13420] [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: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for children for the first 4 to 6 months of life, with complementary foods added thereafter. It is the most ecological way of protecting the child's and mother's health. Training of health professionals is required to avoid transmitting inconsistent information in 3 areas: 1) implementing these 3 predictors: safe skin-to-skin, first breastfeed, and rooming-in 24/7; 2) teaching and monitoring: i) early signs of waking and feeding rhythms, ii) positioning and latching, and iii) signs of effective transfer; and 3) referring women to specialized support services if difficulties arise (eg, inadequate milk production, pain, cracked nipples, engorgement). Breastfeeding should continue during mastitis or an abscess. Ultrasound-guided needle aspiration is beneficial in treating an abscess. Précis: Information is provided to enable health professionals to better support breastfeeding and help women with the most common difficulties, thus promoting breastfeeding initiation and duration.
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- Brune Pommeret-de Villepin
- Service gynécologie-obstétrique, Centre hospitalier de Tourcoing, 155 rue du Président-René-Coty, Tourcoing, 59200, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut Pascal, Axe TGI-DecisipH, Clermont-Ferrand, F-63000, France
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- Pédiatre en néonatalogie médecin responsable du lactarium régional d'Ile de France Hopital, Necker Enfants malades, Paris, France
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Chipojola R, Khwepeya M, Gondwe KW, Rias YA, Huda MH. The Influence of Breastfeeding Promotion Programs on Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Hum Lact 2022; 38:466-476. [PMID: 35684942 DOI: 10.1177/08903344221097689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The benefits of breastfeeding in promoting child survival are well recognized. As one of the nutritional interventions for children, exclusive breastfeeding protects babies from various diseases that contribute to infant morbidity and mortality. However, no systematic review and meta-analysis has examined the influence of breastfeeding promotion programs on exclusive breastfeeding rates in sub-Saharan Africa. RESEARCH AIM We examined the influence of breastfeeding promotion programs on exclusive breastfeeding rates at < 1 month, and at 1-5 months of breastfeeding in sub-Saharan countries including Ghana, Burkina Faso, Uganda, South Africa, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analyses study of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies was conducted by searching in electronic databases and articles' reference lists. Two investigators independently evaluated and extracted the data. A total of 131 studies were identified using five databases. Of the 10 studies meeting the inclusion criteria for systematic review, seven studies were included in the meta-analysis. We used a random-effects model to pool studies together and performed a subgroup analysis. RESULTS Breastfeeding promotion programs resulted in significantly higher exclusive breastfeeding rates at < 1 month (OR = 1.60, 95% CI [1.36,1.86]). However, there was no significant effect observed for exclusive breastfeeding at 1-5 months. Combined interventions were more effective in improving exclusive breastfeeding rates than individual counseling or home-based counseling alone. CONCLUSION Breastfeeding promotion programs in sub-Saharan Africa are effective in increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates at 6 months after birth.
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- Roselyn Chipojola
- Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi.,School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei
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- Chang Gung Medical Education Research Centre, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei.,Faculty of Health and Medicine, College of Nursing, Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata Kediri, Kediri, Indonesia
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei
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Tigka M, Metallinou D, Pardali L, Lykeridou K. Shared decision-making about medication intake during lactation: A prospective longitudinal study in Greece. Eur J Midwifery 2022; 6:48. [PMID: 35974713 PMCID: PMC9340817 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/149830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The need for medication intake during lactation may affect women’s decision on breastfeeding initiation, duration or cessation. We investigated shared decision-making about medication intake (MI) during lactation by breastfeeding women. METHODS The study was conducted in five maternity hospitals in Greece (January–August 2020). A total of 283 mothers participated in the study. Data were obtained through a self-designed questionnaire. Mothers answered the questionnaire before discharge and were followed up by phone interviewing at one, three and six months postpartum. Information about breastfeeding status, reasons for cessation and MI during lactation were gathered. RESULTS In total, 30.7% of the mothers were receiving medication due to a pre-pregnancy chronic condition but only 23.7% maintained it during lactation; 48.4% of mothers stated that they would avoid MI during lactation as a personal attitude and 45.2% were satisfied with the information provided by healthcare professionals (HPs) concerning MI during lactation. But, 66.1% of the mothers indicated the necessity of further guidance. Mothers with higher education, Greek ethnicity and vaginal delivery participated significantly in the decision-making process concerning MI during lactation (p=0.001, p=0.001 and p=0.01, respectively). Mothers who shared decision-making, primarily consulted a pediatrician (p=0.02) and were more likely to maintain full and mixed breastfeeding for one month postpartum, rather than cease breastfeeding (p=0.005). Breastfeeding duration of all indicators was for a mean of 110 days (SD: 74.58). CONCLUSIONS Advancing HPs’ evidence-based knowledge, communication skills, confidence and competence in breastfeeding management will contribute favorably to breastfeeding indicators and maternal satisfaction regarding professional counseling.
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- Maria Tigka
- Department of Midwifery, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
- Obstetric Emergency Department, General and Maternity Hospital ‘Helena Venizelou’, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
- Neonatal Department, ‘Alexandra’ General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
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Zhu X, Xia H. Trajectory patterns and factors influencing perinatal fatigue among Chinese women from late pregnancy to 6 months after delivery. PeerJ 2022; 10:e13387. [PMID: 35642197 PMCID: PMC9148558 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background Perinatal fatigue among women is related to the clinical outcomes of mothers and infants. Perinatal fatigue changes over time, and the trajectory varies according to the predictors and outcomes of the mothers. This, however, has not been documented in any study. Objectives This study aimed to identify and characterize the trajectory patterns of perinatal fatigue among women from late pregnancy to 6 months after delivery. Methods We used growth mixture modeling to estimate the trajectory of perinatal fatigue at 28 gestational weeks (T0), 37 gestational weeks (T1), 3 days (T2), 1 week (T3), 6 weeks (T4), and 6 months (T5) after delivery with (n = 1,030). The Mann-Whitney U test and binary logistic regression were used to tie the selected trajectory classes to predictors and outcomes. Results There were two distinct patterns of perinatal fatigue in women: "persistently high" (11.1%, n = 114) and "persistently low" (88.9%, n = 916). Levels of perinatal fatigue among women in the "persistently high" group were higher than those in the "persistently low" group across the six measurements. Complications, fatigue at T0, and employment status in late pregnancy were all significant predictors of trajectories. Additionally, the "persistently high" group had a greater prevalence of difficult baby care and weight retention and a lower prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusions Our study proved the heterogeneity and characteristics of perinatal fatigue among women. Future research should concentrate on developing intervention packages targeted at specific individuals in order to alleviate perinatal fatigue in women.
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Shahrani ASA, Hushan HM, Binjamaan NK, Binhuwaimel WA, Alotaibi JJ, Alrasheed LA. Factors associated with early cessation of exclusive breast feeding among Saudi mothers: A prospective observational study. J Family Med Prim Care 2021; 10:3657-3663. [PMID: 34934662 PMCID: PMC8653446 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_852_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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CONTEXT World Health Organization recommending initiation of breastfeeding within hour of birth, exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months. In Saudi Arabia, there is a paucity of studies on the factors associated with early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding. AIMS We aimed to assess the exclusive breastfeeding rates and to identify the risk factors for early breastfeeding cessation at maternal and institutional levels. SETTINGS AND DESIGN A prospective observational study carried out at King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. METHODS AND MATERIALS It included all postpartum women who had given birth to full term, singleton, healthy newborns, and were breastfeeding before discharge. Data were collected before discharge, 2 weeks, and 8 weeks postpartum using an adapted instrument. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Using JMP14 software with appropriate statistical tests. RESULTS The study included 136 mothers, of whom 37.5% were exclusively breastfeeding in the first 2 weeks; this rate dropped to 19% with a statistically significant difference (P < 0.0001). Early breastfeeding cessation was significantly associated with maternal age, health status, mother's knowledge, and attitude, in addition to other modifiable factors that was encountered during hospital stay such as latching difficulties and introduction of formula feeding. CONCLUSIONS This study reported low exclusive breastfeeding rates in the first 2 months postpartum among Saudi mothers. Multiple factors were associated with breastfeeding, and some are modifiable. Breastfeeding promotion and support for is a critical role required from healthcare workers in all settings, including primary health care. Healthcare professionals play a major role in promoting, protecting, and supporting exclusive breastfeeding.
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- Abeer Salem Al Shahrani
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Health Sciences Research Center, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Chrisostomo DA, Cunha RF. Profile of Breastfeeding Practice among Mothers of Brazilian Children Attended in a Dentistry Preventive Program. PESQUISA BRASILEIRA EM ODONTOPEDIATRIA E CLÍNICA INTEGRADA 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/pboci.2021.145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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