Proceedings, Volume 112, Issue 1

Human milk is a complex biofluid containing a diverse array of cells crucial for infant health. Despite their importance, our understanding of these cells remains incomplete due to technical challenges. To fully comprehend human milk cells, high-reso...

This publication compiles the proceedings of the ABREAST Conference, held on 15 November 2024 in Perth, Australia [...]

Vacuum-assisted and forceps-assisted vaginal births are associated with higher rates of formula supplementation and shorter breastfeeding duration compared to unassisted vaginal births; however, the reasons for this are unclear. Factors such as mater...

Human milk has a microbiome that contains a wide variety of typical oral and skin bacteria, suggesting that the bacterial communities in the infant oral cavity and maternal skin contribute to the development of the human milk microbiome [...]

In Western Australia (WA), women accessing public maternity care services are given a West Australian Handheld Pregnancy Record (WAHPR) booklet that includes pages where health care professionals record the pregnancy care and education provided [...]

Acquisition and development of the oral microbiome are dynamic processes that occur during early life. However, data regarding longitudinal assembly and determinants of the infant oral microbiome are sparse. This study aimed to characterise temporal...

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has been associated with suboptimal breastfeeding outcomes, including low milk supply, and the aetiology of this is not well understood. As postpartum frequency of milk removal is critical to the establishment of m...

While the health advantages of postpartum physical activity are clear, fewer than 25% of Australian women engage in physical activity in the year after giving birth. Physical activity may promote weight loss and a healthier body composition in the mo...

Caesarean section (CS) birth is associated with higher rates of breastfeeding difficulty and has an increasing prevalence in Australia and globally [...]

Caesarean section (CS) birth is associated with pain and reduced mobility that impacts a woman’s ability to breastfeed and care for her newborn infant [...]