Pregnancy is typically viewed as a time of emotional well-being for prospective mothers, but
for some, this period can negatively impact mental health. However, the relationship …

Over the past century, human health has been enhanced by antimicrobial development.
Following the deployment of the first antibiotics in the 1940s, bacterial resistance evolved …

OBJECTIVE: We investigated the effect of maternity leave length and time of first return to
work on breastfeeding. METHODS: Data were from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study …

Objective breast feeding is affected by numerous psycho-social factors. Antenatal concerns
such as embarrassment regarding public feeding and the impact of breast feeding upon …

Summary The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that women breastfeed
because of improved health outcomes for mothers and children. Because maternal …

Decades of research demonstrate that conflict shapes and permeates a broad range of
family processes. In the current article, we argue that greater insight, integration of …

Introduction Breastfeeding initiation rates in the United States have risen in recent years.
However, there are notable disparities by socioeconomic status and race/ethnicity. Previous …

The purpose of this study was to describe cultural factors influencing African American
mothers' perceptions about infant feeding. Analysis of six focus group discussions of diverse …

OBJECTIVE: To examine parental reports of feeding and activity behaviors in a cohort of
parents of 2-month-olds and how they differ by race/ethnicity. METHODS: Parents …

Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends initiation of breastfeeding
within 1 hour of birth and exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months of age. Infant feeding …