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Follow the links below to find summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence about breastfeeding.
Reviewed March 2009
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Interventions for preventing late postnatal mother-to-child transmission of HIV
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV is the primary way that children become infected with HIV. Such transmission can take place when the child is still in the mother's womb, around the time of birth, or through breastfeeding after birth. Hundre...
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Jan 2009
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Avoidance of bottles during the establishment of breast feeds in preterm infants
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Preterm infants start milk feeds by tube and as they mature they are able to manage sucking feeds. The number of sucking feeds each day are gradually increased as the baby matures. For women who choose to breast feed their preterm infant it is not alway...
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Jul 2008
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Combined hormonal versus nonhormonal versus progestin-only contraception in lactation
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Birth control for women who are breastfeeding is important worldwide. Each year, millions of women decide whether to use birth control after having a baby. The decision includes the type of birth control and when to start using it. Researchers and healt...
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May 2008
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Systematic Reviews on Baby Feeding
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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| Description: |
Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of special types of baby feeding.
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Apr 2008
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Antenatal breast examination for promoting breastfeeding
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The rationale for breast examination during pregnancy is to determine whether any problems with breastfeeding can be anticipated and to use the opportunity for the healthcare provider and pregnant woman to discuss breastfeeding. Examination by a healthc...
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Mar 2008
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Lactational amenorrhea for family planning
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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In appreciating the role of the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM, a contraceptive method where the mother is informed and supported how to use breastfeeding, also for contraception.) in child spacing, breastfeeding itself should be encouraged from a p...
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Feb 2008
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Antibiotics for mastitis in breastfeeding women
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Inflammation of breast or mastitis could be infective or non-infective. Infective mastitis is one of the most common infections experienced by breastfeeding women. The condition (infective or not) varies in severity, ranging from mild symptoms with some...
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Dec 2007
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Methods of milk expression for lactating women
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
The World Health Organization recommends that infants be fed exclusively on human milk from birth to six months of age. Children who do not receive human milk are more likely to suffer health problems. Not all babies are able to feed at the breast becau...
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Dec 2007
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Interventions for promoting the initiation of breastfeeding
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
The World Health Organization recommends that all infants should be fed exclusively on breast milk from birth to six months of age. Breastfeeding is supported by extensive evidence for short-term and long-term health benefits, for both mother and baby. ...
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Jul 2007
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Diet or exercise, or both, for weight reduction in women after childbirth
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Women naturally gain weight during pregnancy and many gradually lose it afterwards. Some women, though, find it difficult to lose the pregnancy-related weight during postpartum and there is concern that this may be a health risk. The retention of weight...
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Apr 2007
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Optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Exclusive breastfeeding for six months (versus three to four months) reduces gastrointestinal infection, does not impair growth, and helps the mother lose weight....
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Dec 2006
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Antipsychotic drugs for non-affective psychosis during pregnancy and postpartum
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Women who suffer with psychotic conditions who become pregnant are usually treated with antipsychotic drugs. The risks of harm to the offspring associated with exposure to these drugs, in utero or through breast-feeding, are unknown. We aimed to find go...
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Jan 2004
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Kangaroo mother care to reduce morbidity and mortality in low birthweight infants
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Low birthweight (less than 2500g) has an adverse effect on child survival and development. Care of low birthweight babies is expensive and requires specialist care. Kangaroo mother care (KMC) involves skin to skin contact between mother and her newborn,...
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Feb 2003
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