ABREAST Conference 2023 2023 - 24 articles
Perth, Australia | 10 November 2023
Volume Editors:
Zoya Gridneva, The University of Western Australia, Australia
Donna T. Geddes, The University of Western Australia, Australia
Debra J. Palmer, Telethon Kids Institute, Australia
Nicolas L. Taylor, The University of Western Australia, Australia
Jacki L. McEachran, The University of Western Australia, Australia
The early cessation of exclusive or any level of breastfeeding is often attributed to low milk supply [...]
When submitting conference proceedings to the journal Proceedings, the volume’s editors notify the publisher that they carried out a peer review of all published papers [...]
Diet is a key factor that shapes the gut microbiome. Maternal diet has been proposed as a potential modulator of the human milk microbiome. However, the effect of diet during lactation on the maternal microbiota remains unclear. This study, therefore...
Caesarean birth is associated with suboptimal breastfeeding outcomes such as delayed initiation, a higher incidence of difficulties and shorter duration when compared to vaginal birth [...]
Caesarean section birth (CS) accounts for 38% of Australian births and is known to negatively impact breastfeeding exclusivity and duration. Comparison of breastfeeding outcomes between elective (ELUSCS) and non-elective lower uterine segment caesare...
Domperidone is a commonly prescribed galactagogue used off-label for lactation insufficiency. Prescriber unfamiliarity or safety concerns can lead to therapeutic delay and potential early breastfeeding discontinuation. To facilitate access, the study...
Human milk contains macronutrients possibly affecting infant and early childhood growth. Most studies suggest a sex-specific difference in macronutrient levels in favor of males, with a higher energy content from fat, lactose, and protein. Further, m...
Numerous factors not consistently identified in pregnancy are linked with decreased breastfeeding exclusivity and durations. These factors may be considered in three domains: the anatomical, metabolic, and psychosocial domains. As fundamental researc...
Nutrition contributes to bone mineral density (BMD) and plays a role in bone growth during infancy and childhood [...]
Breastfeeding is particularly important for vulnerable preterm infants as it provides protection from infections and reduces newborn mortality. However, preterm infants are often too immature to breastfeed after birth and may have medical conditions...
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