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A study to prolong breastfeeding duration: Design and rationale of the Parent Infant Feeding Initiative (PIFI) randomised controlled trial.This study aimed to measure the effectiveness of three interventions designed to increase the duration of breastfeeding among new parents in urban areas.
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Breastfeeding duration and academic achievement at ten yearsThe aim of this study was to examine the relationship between duration of breastfeeding and educational outcomes.
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Modern and traditional diets for Noongar infantsBreast- & bottle-feeding patterns & the introduction of solid feeds & sugar containing drinks to the dietary intake of a cohort of urban Aboriginal infants
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The human milk microbiome is minimally associated with breastfeeding practicesThe human milk microbiome is dominated by typical oral and skin bacteria, suggesting that bacterial communities from the infant mouth and maternal skin contribute to the development of the human milk microbiome. It is postulated that breastfeeding characteristics, such as breastfeeding frequency and duration, could lead to different levels of exposure to oral and skin bacteria, and subsequently, altered bacterial profiles in human milk.
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Specific IgA, but Not IgG, in Human Milk from COVID-19-Infected Mothers Neutralizes SARS-CoV-2This study highlights the importance of human milk in providing anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 immunity to newborns. The highest protective activity of human milk against COVID-19 was found in colostrum from infected mothers.
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Duration of breast-feeding and language ability to middle childhoodThere is controversy over whether increased breast-feeding duration has long-term benefits for language development.
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The long-term effects of breastfeeding on child and adolescent mental health: A Pregnancy Cohort Study followed for 14 yearsTo determine whether there was an independent effect of breastfeeding on child and adolescent mental health
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EAACI food allergy and anaphylaxis guidelines: diagnosis and management of food allergyFood allergy can have significant effects on morbidity and quality of life and can be costly in terms of medical visits and treatments.
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Nutritional supplements during breastfeedingThe aim was to review the use of supplements during lactation and to document the use of nutritional supplements in a cohort of breastfeeding mothers.
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Infant feeding and obesity risk in the childEarly nutrition in infancy may influence later child health outcomes including overweight through 'programming'.