Advances in Nutritional and Supportive Interventions for Breastfeeding Success
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2025 | Viewed by 486
Special Issue Editors
2. Evidence Synthesis Group, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 2PN, UK
Interests: pediatric nutrition; human lactation; breastfeeding; maternal mental health; infant growth
2. Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva ulica 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Interests: human nutrition; child development; metabolism; nutritional education; nutrition assessment
Interests: human milk intake; body composition; child behavior; maternal mental health; child nutrition
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Optimal maternal nutrition plays a critical role in breastfeeding outcomes, yet evidence on effective nutritional interventions remains diverse and evolving. This Special Issue, "Advances in Nutritional and Supportive Interventions for Breastfeeding Success", aims to explore the impact of maternal nutrition during pregnancy and the postpartum period on breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity, duration, and breast milk composition. We welcome studies investigating a wide range of dietary patterns, nutritional supplements, and culturally specific practices across varied maternal populations. Both observational and interventional research, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses are encouraged. Research examining underlying mechanisms, such as changes in breast milk nutrients, maternal health, and infant growth outcomes, is also highly relevant. We hope this Special Issue will contribute to advancing evidence-based strategies for promoting breastfeeding through nutritional support.
Dr. Jinyue Yu
Dr. Evgen Benedik
Dr. Adriana del Pilar Vazquez Vazquez
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- maternal dietary pattern
- maternal nutrition
- breastfeeding promotion
- nutritional intervention
- pregnancy nutrition
- postpartum nutrition
- breast milk composition
- exclusive breastfeeding
- infant growth
- nutritional supplements
- lactation support
- maternal dietary intake
- early-life nutrition
- mother–infant interaction
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