Breastfeeding Initiation by WIC Receipt After Formula Shortages in 2022.

This study assesses differences in breastfeeding initiation trends between Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants and WIC-eligible nonparticipants before, during, and after the 2022 infant formula disruption.

Lactancia materna en España y factores relacionados con su instauración y mantenimiento: estudio LAyDI (PAPenRed) / Breastfeeding in Spain and the factors related to its establishment and maintenance: LAyDI Study (PAPenRed)

Objetivo: Conocer estadísticas reales sobre lactancia materna en España, así como factores socioculturales y perinatales que afectan a su inicio y mantenimiento. Diseño: Estudio prospectivo, multicéntrico, longitudinal, de ámbito nacional (estudio LAyDI). Sitio: Consulta de pediatras de atención primaria. Participantes: Cohorte de recién nacidos entre abril de 2017 y marzo de 2018 en España que se siguieron hasta los dos años en ocho visitas. Medidas principales: Se analizaron las tasas de los diferentes tipos de lactancia en cada visita y también se analizaron variables relacionadas con la gestación, el parto, el período neonatal, sociales, económicas y biológicas. Resultados: Muestra inicial de 1.946 (50,1% varones). El 90,7% decidieron iniciar lactancia materna al nacimiento. La cifra de lactancia materna exclusiva (LME) fue del 66,4% a los 15días y del 35,2% a los 6meses. Cualquier tipo de lactancia materna (lactancia materna total [LMT]) a los 6meses fue del 61,7%. La supervivencia de LMT presentó una mediana de 6,0meses (IC95%: 6,0-6,1). Variables relacionadas con LME a los 15días: hijos previos, nivel de educación de madre, ausencia de enfermedad durante el embarazo, no separación madre e hijo al nacer, no utilización de chupete, no existencia de problemas en pezones, y momento de decisión tipo lactancia. Variables relacionadas con mayor duración LMT son: la relación mayor de 5años de los padres, no usar de chupete, colecho al mes de vida, decidir lactancia materna antes del embarazo, recibir información sobre lactancia durante el embarazo y utilizar apoyo de asociaciones. Conclusiones: El abandono temprano de la lactancia materna es un problema importante en las sociedades occidentales. Existen factores sobre los que se puede actuar para mejorar resultados.(AU)

Objective: To find out actual statistics on breastfeeding in Spain, as well as sociocultural and perinatal factors that affect its initiation and maintenance. Design: Prospective, multicentre, longitudinal, nationwide study (XXX study). Site: Primary care paediatricians’ office. Participants: Cohort of newborns born between April 2017 and March 2018 in Spain who were followed up to two years of age in 8 visits. Main measures: Rates of different types of breastfeeding were analysed at each visit and variables related to gestation, delivery, neonatal period, social, economic and biological variables were also analysed. Results: Initial sample of 1946 (50.1% male). 90.7% decided to initiate breastfeeding at birth. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) was 66.4% at 15days and 35.2% at 6months. Any type of breastfeeding (total breastfeeding [TBF]) at 6months was 61.7%. Median survival from TBF was 6.0months (95%CI: 6.0-6.1). Variables related to EBF at 15days: previous children, mother's level of education, absence of illness during pregnancy, no separation of mother and child at birth, no dummy use, no nipple problems, and time of decision to breastfeed. Variables related to longer duration of TBF: relationship of parents older than 5years, no dummy use, co-sleeping at one month of life, deciding to breastfeed before pregnancy, receiving information on breastfeeding during pregnancy and using support from associations. Conclusions: Early abandonment of breastfeeding is a major problem in Western societies. There are factors that can be worked on to improve outcomes.(AU)

Disaggregation of Breastfeeding Initiation Rates by Race and Ethnicity - United States, 2020-2021.

Introduction: Although breastfeeding is the ideal source of nutrition for most infants, racial and ethnic disparities exist in its initiation. Surveillance rates based on aggregated data can challenge the understanding and monitoring of effective, culturally appropriate interventions among racial and ethnic subgroups. Aggregated data have historically estimated breastfeeding rates among a few large racial and ethnic groups. We examined differences in breastfeeding initiation rates by disaggregation of data to finer subgroups of race and ethnicity. Methods: We analyzed births from January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2021, in 48 states and the District of Columbia by using National Vital Statistics System birth certificate data. Data indicate whether an infant received any breast milk during birth hospitalization and include self-reported maternal race and ethnicity. Cross-tabulations of race and ethnicity by breastfeeding initiation were calculated and compared across aggregated and disaggregated categories. Results: The overall prevalence of breastfeeding initiation was 84.0%, ranging from 74.5% (mothers identifying as Black) to 94.0% (mothers identifying as Japanese). The aggregated prevalence of breastfeeding initiation among mothers identifying as Hispanic was 86.8%; disaggregated estimates by Hispanic origin ranged from 82.2% (Puerto Rican) to 90.9% (Cuban). Conclusion: Substantial variation in the prevalence of breastfeeding initiation across disaggregated racial or ethnic categories exists. Disaggregation of racial and ethnic data unmasked differences that could reflect variations in cultural practices or systemic barriers to breastfeeding. Understanding why these differences exist could guide public health practitioners' efforts to improve and tailor breastfeeding support.

Determinants of early interruption of exclusive breastfeeding at Dollo Ado refugee camps, Dollo Ado district, Ethiopia.

Introduction: nearly three-quarters of infants younger than six months were not exclusively breastfed globally. Despite some research indicating what factors influence early exclusive breastfeeding interruption in Ethiopia's stable population, there is little evidence indicating what factors influence exclusive breastfeeding interruption in vulnerable populations such as refugee camps. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the factors that contributed to the early termination of exclusive breastfeeding in Ethiopian refugee camps in the Dollo Ado district. Methods: a case-control study was conducted at the Dollo Ado refugee camps from April 05th to 25th, 2017. The eligible 112 cases and 224 controls were identified using the 24-hour recall method. The information was gathered using an interviewer-administered questionnaire that was pretested and organized. Logistic regression analysis was computed to assess the effect of independent variables. Results: the determinants for early interruption of exclusive breastfeeding were not counseled about infant feeding during antenatal care follow-up (adjusted odds ratio (AOR =5.87, 95% CI [2.61-13.1]), not counseled about infant feeding during postnatal care service use (AOR= 4.33, 95% CI [2.71-10.8), breastfeeding problem (AOR= 5.62, 95% CI [4.55-15.2]) and late initiation of breastfeeding (AOR= 4.79, 95% CI [28-10.1]). Conclusion: in this study, early termination of exclusive breastfeeding was caused by breastfeeding problems and late commencement of breastfeeding, as well as not receiving infant feeding advice during antenatal care or postnatal care. The results of this study highlight the significance of concentrating on newborn and young child feeding counseling during prenatal and postnatal care services in order to promote exclusive breastfeeding. In addition, health providers should educate parents on the significance of starting exclusive breastfeeding on time and obtaining help right away if there is a problem, such as breast soreness or the infant refusing to eat due to oral trash, to avoid early exclusive breastfeeding interruption.

Encontro com Especialistas - Promovendo o AME: desafios do início da amamentação

Encontro com a Especialista Elsa Giugliani, médica e professora do Departamento de Pediatria da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS).

Implementing the Role of Neonatal Assessment Nurse to Improve Skin-to-Skin Care and Breastfeeding Exclusivity.

OBJECTIVE: To improve rates of exclusive breastfeeding during the postpartum hospital stay by implementing a new role of dedicated neonatal assessment nurse (NAN), whose primary function was neonatal care beginning immediately after birth. DESIGN: Quality improvement project with plan-do-study-act using evidence-based guidelines for implementing the NAN role. SETTING/LOCAL PROBLEM: Labor and delivery department of a tertiary care teaching hospital in the southeastern United States; breastfeeding exclusivity rates at this hospital were in the range of 50%. PARTICIPANTS: Registered nurses employed in the labor-delivery-recovery unit, mother-baby unit, and NICU. INTERVENTION/MEASUREMENTS: The NAN role was implemented to promote immediate skin-to-skin care (SSC) for stable newborns after vaginal and cesarean birth. Each NAN's competency was evaluated at the beginning and end of the education session through a pretest/posttest, and a skills validation was used to affirm their readiness for the new role. The outcome measure was breastfeeding exclusivity at the time of discharge from the hospital. SSC initiation and duration immediately after birth were the process measures. RESULTS: Twenty-five bedside registered nurses participated in this quality improvement project. There was a statistically significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores (p < .001), indicating a knowledge increase. All nurses met the skills validation criteria. The rate of SSC immediately after vaginal birth increased from 49% to 82% and after cesarean birth from 33% to 63%. Breastfeeding exclusivity rate at the time of discharge from the hospital increased from 50% to 86%. CONCLUSION: The NAN role provided transitional care at the bedside without the separation of mothers and newborns. This was an innovative role, without the need to hire new staff, that provided evidence-based care, resulting in improved SSC and exclusivity of breastfeeding before discharge.

Relationship Between Human Milk Feeding Patterns and Growth in the First Year of Life in Infants with Congenital Heart Defects.

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between patterning of human milk feeding and growth of infants with congenital heart defects in the first year of life. Inclusion criteria for this prospective cohort study included infants 0-21 days, who had undergone or had planned neonatal corrective or palliative surgery prior to hospital discharge, and whose mothers planned to feed human milk. Data on anthropometric measures (weight, length, head circumference) and infant milk type (human milk, formula, other) were collected at nine time points (0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 months). Anthropometric data were converted to weight-for-age, length-for-age, head circumference-for-age, and weight-for-length Z-scores using World Health Organization growth reference data. Cluster analysis identified three milk type feeding patterns in the first year: Infants fed human milk only with no formula supplementation, infants fed human milk who then transitioned to a mix of human milk and formula, and infants who fed human milk and transitioned to formula only. General linear models assessed the effect of milk type feeding patterns on growth parameters over time. No effect of milk type pattern × time was found on longitudinal changes in weight-for-age (p for interaction = 0.228), length-for-age (p for interaction = 0.173), weight-for-length (p for interaction = 0.507), or head circumference-for-age (p for interaction = 0.311) Z-scores. In this cohort study, human milk alone or combined with infant formula supported age-appropriate growth in infants with congenital heart defects in the first year.

Prevalence of breastfeeding among indigenous peoples of the Triple Frontier: Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay / Prevalência do aleitamento materno entre povos Indígenas da Tríplice Fronteira: Brasil, Argentina e Paraguai

Abstract Objectives: to verify the prevalence of breastfeeding and the children's nutritional status of indigenous origin up to two years of age in the triple frontier region: Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Methods: data from the Sistema de Vigilância Nutricional e Alimentar Indígena (Indigenous Food and Nutrition Surveillance System) were analyzed, being a cross-sectional and descriptive study. The survey was carried out in 2018, with data referring to 2017. Registrations of indigenous children of both sexes,aged zero to two years old were included. Data were extracted from the indigenous children's follow-up map. The prevalence of breastfeeding and complementary feeding was evaluated. Results: the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in children under six months of age was 93.4% and complementary breastfeeding was 6.5%. The prevalence of complementary breastfeeding after six months was 71.6% and exclusive breastfeeding after six months was 28.3%. Regarding social benefits, 30.3% of the families accumulated two types of social benefits. Conclusions: the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding was high and surpassed the national prevalence in the first semester of life, there was no early weaning.

Resumo Objetivos: verificar a prevalência do aleitamento materno e estado nutricional de crianças de origem indígena até dois anos de idade na região de tríplice fronteira: Brasil, Argentina e Paraguai. Métodos: foram analisados dados do Sistema de Vigilância Nutricional e Alimentar Indígena, sendo um estudo transversal e descritivo. A pesquisa foi realizada em 2018, com dados referentes à 2017. Foram incluídos registros de crianças indígenas de zero a dois anos de idade, de ambos os sexos. Os dados foram extraídos do mapa de acompanhamento de crianças indígenas. Foi avaliada a prevalência do aleitamento materno e alimentação complementar. Resultados: a prevalência de aleitamento materno exclusivo em menores de seis meses foi de 93,4% e do aleitamento materno complementado foi de 6,5%. A prevalência do aleitamento materno complementado após seis meses foi de 71,6% e do aleitamento materno exclusivo após seis meses foi de 28,3%. Com relação à classificação de peso para a idade, 80,5% dos registros mostraram crianças com peso adequado para a idade. Em relação aos benefícios sociais, 30,3% das famílias acumulavam dois tipos de benefícios sociais. Conclusões: a prevalência de aleitamento materno exclusivo foi alta e superam prevalência nacional no primeiro semestre de vida, não houve desmame precoce.

Factors associated with early weaning in the human milk bank of a university hospital / Fatores associados ao desmame precoce em banco de leite humano de hospital universitário

Abstract Objectives: to identify the sociodemographic, obstetric, and breastfeeding factors associated with early weaning in a human milk bank. Methods: data from maternal and child evaluation forms of women assisted at the human milk bank of the Federal University of Maranhão university hospital in 2016, 2017 and 2018 were compiled. Results: of the 1,276 forms evaluated, 1,275 (99.9%) had information about early weaning (outcome variable), which was identified in 30.6% of assisted pairs. The frequency of early weaning was higher among mothers who had already breastfed (169-31%) [p=0.0235, OR=4.03; CI95%=1.21-13.46] and among mothers who had "household" occupation (204-36%) [p<0.0001, OR=1.58, CI95%=1.24-2.00]. The other independent variables evaluated did not show significant association (p>0.05). Conclusions: among the evaluated characteristics, only maternal occupation and previous breastfeeding experience were associated with early weaning.

Resumo Objetivos: avaliar a associação de variáveis sociodemográficas, obstétricas e de aleitamento materno com o desmame precoce em um banco de leite humano. Métodos: foram compilados dados das fichas de avaliação materno-infantil de mulheres atendidas no banco de leite humano do hospital universitário da Universidade Federal do Maranhão em 2016, 2017 e 2018. Resultados: das 1.276 fichas avaliadas, 1.275 (99,9%) tinham informações sobre desmame precoce (variável de desfecho), que foi identificado em 30,6% dos pares atendidos. A frequência de desmame precoce foi maior entre as mães que já amamentaram (169-31%) [p=0,0235, OR=4,03; IC95%=1,21-13,46] e entre aquelas que tinham ocupação "do lar" (204-36%) [p<0,0001, OR:1,58, IC95%=1,24-2,00]. As demais variáveis independentes avaliadas não apresentaram associação significativa (p>0,05). Conclusões: entre as características avaliadas, apenas a ocupação da mãe e a experiência previa de amamentação associaram-se ao desmame precoce.

Prevalencia de lactancia materna y factores asociados a su abandono en un área del centro-norte de España / Prevalence of breastfeeding and factors associated with cessation in an area of north-central Spain

Introducción. La lactancia materna (LM) es el alimento idóneo para el recién nacido y el lactante. El objetivo del estudio fue estimar la prevalencia y duración de la LM e identificar los factores relacionados con su abandono. Pacientes y métodos. Estudio observacional prospectivo, realizado en el Área de Salud Valladolid-Este, situada en el norte de España, que incluyó recién nacidos atendidos en la maternidad de un hospital de tercer nivel entre octubre de 2015 y febrero de 2016. Se excluyeron aquellos recién nacidos que precisaron ingreso hospitalario. Se llevaron a cabo encuestas a las madres al alta de maternidad y seguimiento mediante entrevistas telefónicas durante 2 años, realizadas a los 6, 12, 18 y 24 meses postparto, recogiéndose información sobre el tipo de alimentación de los recién nacidos, datos sociodemográficos, gestacionales y perinatales. Se realizó análisis de regresión de Cox, univariante y multivariante. Resultados. Se incluyeron 223 recién nacidos, 201 (90,1%) recibían LM al alta de maternidad (71,3% LM exclusiva y 18,8% lactancia mixta). La prevalencia de LM fue del 51,7% a los 6 meses, del 21,4% a los 12 meses y del 3% a los 24 meses. Los factores de riesgo relacionados con el abandono de la LM fueron: no haber amamantado previamente (HR 1,65; IC95% 1,13-2,42) o haber amamantado menos de 3 meses (HR 4,81; IC95% 2,32-9,25), tabaquismo materno gestacional (HR 2,57; IC95% 1,59-4,1), cesárea programada (HR 1,79; IC95% 1,08-2,98) y peso del recién nacido menor de 2.800 g (HR 1,57; IC95% 1,02-2,43). Conclusiones. La tasa de LM al alta de maternidad es similar a la de otros estudios nacionales. Se identificaron varios factores implicados en su abandono, hallazgos relevantes para diseñar estrategias de apoyo que permitan incentivar su continuidad (AU)

Background. Breastfeeding (BF) is the optimal way to nourish newborns and infants, due to the multiple benefits it offers. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and incidence of breastfeeding and identify the risk factors related with breastfeeding weaning. Methods. A prospective, observational study was performed on healthy newborns in the area of Valladolid-East, Spain, between October 2015 and February 2016. Questionnaires were completed by mothers at discharge from maternity and and follow-up through telephone interviews for 2 years, carried out at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months postpartum. Sociodemographic variables, gestational, perinatal and breastfeeding data were collected. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis were performed. Results. A total of 223 newborns were included. At hospital discharge, 201 newborns (90.1%) received breastfeeding (71.3% exclusive breastfeeding and 18.8% partial breastfeeding). At 6 months, prevalence of breastfeeding was 51.7%, 21.4% at 12 months and 3% at 24 months. Risk factors for stopping breastfeeding were: not having previously breastfed (HR 1.65; IC95% 1.13-2.42) or previous breastfeeding less than 3 months (HR 4.81; IC95% 2.32-9.25), tobacco consumption during gestation (HR 2.57; IC95% 1.59-4.1), C-section without delivery work (HR 1.79; IC95% 1.08-2.98) and birthweight below 2,800 g (HR 1.57; IC95% 1.02-2.43). Conclusions. The rate of initiation of breastfeeding is similar to that of other national studies. Several risk factors related to the cessation of breastfeeding were identified. This is an important finding so as to design support strategies that will promote the maintenance of breastfeeding (AU)

Amamentação na primeira hora de vida em município do interior do Rio de Janeiro: fatores associados / Lactancia materna en la primera hora de vida en una ciudad del interior de Río de Janeiro: factores asociados / Breastfeeding in the first hour of life in a city in the countryside of Rio de Janeiro: associated factors

Resumo Objetivo analisar a amamentação na primeira hora de vida e os fatores associados em um município do interior do Rio de Janeiro. Método estudo online transversal, realizado entre maio de 2021 e agosto de 2022, com 97 parturientes do município de Rio das Ostras. Na associação entre variáveis, adotaram-se o Teste Qui-Quadrado e regressão logística. Resultados entre as participantes, 77,3% pariram na maternidade pública e 22,7% na maternidade privada. A prevalência da amamentação na primeira hora de vida na sala de parto e no alojamento conjunto foi, respectivamente, de 21,6% e 58,3%, com diferenças significativas entre as maternidades. Puérperas da maternidade pública tiveram mais chances de não amamentar na primeira hora de vida. Ter ensino básico aumentou as chances de o bebê não ser amamentado na sala de parto e não realizar contato pele a pele precoce, além de não ser amamentado no alojamento conjunto. Conclusão e implicações para a prática a amamentação na primeira hora de vida não atingiu níveis preconizados, e distintos fatores associados à sua ocorrência foram identificados, como nível de instrução, local do parto e contato pele a pele. Recomenda-se que maternidades implementem as práticas humanizadas no cuidado ao recém-nascido, para elevar as taxas da amamentação na primeira hora de vida.

Resumen Objetivo analizar la lactancia materna en la primera hora de vida y los factores asociados en una ciudad del interior de Río de Janeiro. Método estudio transversal en línea, realizado entre mayo de 2021 y agosto de 2022, con 97 parturientas en el municipio de Rio das Ostras. En la asociación entre variables se utilizó la prueba de chi-cuadrado y regresión logística. Resultados entre las participantes, 77,3% dieron a luz en la maternidad pública y 22,7% en la maternidad privada. La prevalencia de lactancia materna en la primera hora de vida en paritorio y en alojamiento conjunto fue, respectivamente, del 21,6% y del 58,3%, con diferencias significativas entre maternidades. Las puérperas de la maternidad pública fueron más propensas a no amamantar en la primera hora de vida. Tener educación básica aumentó las posibilidades de que el bebé no fuera amamantado en la sala de partos y no tuviera contacto piel a piel temprano, además de no ser amamantado en el alojamiento conjunto. Conclusión e implicaciones para la práctica la lactancia materna en la primera hora de vida no alcanzó los niveles recomendados y se identificaron diferentes factores asociados a su ocurrencia, como el nivel de instrucción, el lugar del parto y el contacto piel con piel. Se recomienda que las maternidades implementen prácticas humanizadas en la atención al recién nacido para incrementar las tasas de lactancia materna en la primera hora de vida.

Abstract Objective to analyze breastfeeding in the first hour of life and associated factors in a city in the countryside of Rio de Janeiro. Method a cross-sectional online study, carried out between May 2021 and August 2022, with 97 parturient women in the municipality of Rio das Ostras. In the association between variables, the chi-square test and logistic regression were used. Results among the participants, 77.3% gave birth in the public maternity hospital and 22.7% in the private maternity hospital. The prevalence of breastfeeding in the first hour of life in the delivery room and in rooming-in was, respectively, 21.6% and 58.3%, with significant differences between maternity hospitals. Postpartum women from the public maternity hospital were more likely to not breastfeed in the first hour of life. Having basic education increased the chances of the baby not being breastfed in the delivery room and not having early skin-to-skin contact and not breastfeeding breastfed in rooming-in. Conclusion and implications for practice breastfeeding in the first hour of life did not reach recommended levels and different factors associated with its occurrence were identified, such as education level, place of childbirth and skin-to-skin contact. It is recommended that maternity hospitals implement humanized practices in newborn care to increase breastfeeding rates in the first hour of life.

Encaminhamento e resolutividade da consultoria de aleitamento materno em uma unidade de alojamento conjunto / Referral and resolution of breastfeeding consultancy in a joint accommodation unit / Derivación y resolución de consultoría en lactancia materna en unidad de alojamiento conjunta

Objetivo: caracterizar os encaminhamentos e a resolutividade da consultoria em aleitamento materno em uma unidade de alojamento conjunto. Método: estudo transversal descritivo realizado com 231 puérperas e seus recém-nascidos internados em alojamento conjunto no sul do Brasil. A coleta de dados foi realizada no período de agosto de 2016 a maio de 2017. Os dados foram analisados mediante estatística descritiva. Resultados: os motivos prevalentes para o encaminhamento foram dificuldade na técnica de amamentação (81,7%), primiparidade (57,8%), anatomia mamária (28,7%), presença de fissuras mamilares (19,6%) e dor ao amamentar (18,3%). A satisfação com o atendimento foi relatada por 97,8% das puérperas. Quanto a resolutividade, 70,6% consideraram o atendimento totalmente resolutivo, 26,4% parcialmente e 3,0% não resolutivo. Conclusão: a consultoria em aleitamento materno foi resolutiva na maioria dos encaminhamentos, motivados por dificuldades que poderiam predispor uma interrupção precoce da amamentação, demonstrando a eficácia da inserção desse profissional nos serviços de saúde.

Objective: to characterize the referrals and resoluteness of breastfeeding consultancy in a rooming-in unit. Method: descriptive cross-sectional study conducted with 231 postpartum women and their newborns hospitalized in rooming-in in southern Brazil. Data collection was carried out from August 2016 to May 2017. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: the prevalent reasons for referral were difficulty in the breastfeeding technique (81.7%), primiparity (57.8%), breast anatomy (28.7%), presence of cracked nipples (19.6%) and pain when breastfeeding (18.3%). Satisfaction with the service was reported by 97.8% of the mothers. As for resoluteness, 70.6% considered the service fully resolute, 26.4% partially and 3.0% non-resolutive. Conclusion:breastfeeding consultancy was resolute in most referrals, motivated by difficulties that could predispose to an early interruption of breastfeeding, demonstrating the effectiveness of the insertion of this professional in health services.

Objetivo: caracterizar las derivaciones y la determinación de la asesoría en lactancia materna en una unidad de alojamiento conjunto. Método: estudio descriptivo transversal realizado con 231 puérperas y sus recién nacidos hospitalizados en alojamiento conjunto en el sur de Brasil. La recolección de datos se llevó a cabo desde agosto de 2016 a mayo de 2017. Los datos se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva. Resultados: los motivos prevalentes de derivación fueron dificultad en la técnica de lactancia (81,7%), primiparidad (57,8%), anatomía mamaria (28,7%), presencia de pezones agrietados (19,6%) y dolor al amamantar (18,3%). El 97,8% de las madres informó satisfacción con el servicio. En cuanto a la resolución, el 70,6% consideró el servicio plenamente resuelto, el 26,4% parcialmente y el 3,0% no resolutivo. Conclusión: la asesoría en lactancia materna fue resuelta en la mayoría de las derivaciones, motivada por dificultades que pudieran predisponer a una interrupción temprana de la lactancia materna, demostrando la efectividad de la inserción de esta profesional en los servicios de salud.

Assistência às mulheres em fase de aleitamento: conheça os dez passos para o sucesso da amamentação

Dados do Ministério da Saúde apontam que, em 2008, o percentual de crianças brasileiras com menos de 6 meses alimentadas exclusivamente com leite materno era de 41%. Atualmente, a amamentação exclusiva chega a aproximadamente 46%, percentual próximo aos 50% estipulados pela OMS como meta a ser atingida pelos países até 2025. Além disso, seis em cada dez crianças são amamentadas até completar 2 anos de idade.

Baby-friendly hospitals in Turkey: evaluation of adherence to the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.

Background: The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund joint global programme to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. Sustainability of the BFHI standards is important for health facilities and country-level implementation. Aims: To analyse the 2018-2019 external reassessment results of baby-friendly hospitals (BFHs) in Turkey. Methods: We included 414 BFHs. The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding were divided into 2 groups: critical management procedures (Steps 1 and 2) and key clinical practices (Steps 3-10). Results: All 10 steps were fulfilled by 60.1% of the hospitals. Steps 3 and 2 had the lowest compliance rates (81.6% and 85.7%), and Steps 7 and 8 had the highest rates (97.1% and 98.1%). Caesarean section rates in the fourth quartile were associated with significantly lower adherence to Steps 3 and 10. The presence of another external reassessment within 5 years was associated with a significantly higher adherence rate to Step 3, and a significantly higher full implementation rate for the clinical practices. Hospitals that fully implemented management procedures had a significantly higher fulfilment percentage for all clinical practices. The western region had higher adherence rates for all the clinical practices than other regions. Conclusion: Reassessments seem useful for sustainability. Full compliance with Steps 1 and 2 is important for higher adherence to the clinical steps. Regional variations should be taken into account in the implementation of the programme.

Factores promotores de lactancia materna. Estudio LATMAGAL / Breastfeeding promoting factors: LATMAGAL study

Introducción: la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) recomienda la lactancia materna exclusiva hasta los 6 meses (LME6) de vida por sus beneficios. Las últimas publicaciones evidencian que no se está alcanzando este objetivo. El fin principal del estudio ha sido determinar la prevalencia de lactancia materna (LM) en la población gallega y los factores favorecedores y limitantes de la misma. Material y métodos: estudio descriptivo observacional y transversal a través de encuestas anónimas a madres de bebés de 12 a 18 meses (n = 280) en las consultas de Pediatría de Atención Primaria. Resultados: la prevalencia de inicio de LM es de 85,3%, LME6 de 47,2% y solamente 38,9% hasta el año de vida. Destaca un índice superior de inicio de LM en el ámbito rural (87,1% vs. 83,5%), aunque su duración es mayor en el ámbito urbano (LME6 53,1% vs. 35,5%). Se estableció como principal factor favorecedor de LM la recomendación por profesionales sanitarios de iniciarla en el puerperio y los consejos previos al alta hospitalaria (p <0,01). La supervisión de las primeras tomas aumenta hasta 3 veces más la probabilidad de inicio de LM. Como factores limitantes destacan la producción insuficiente de leche (p = 0,01), problemas de salud maternos (p = 0,01) y el fin de la baja maternal (p = 0,04). Conclusión: nuestros datos de prevalencia de inicio y de LME6 son superiores a los aportados en otros estudios españoles. Intensificar la promoción de la LM tanto a nivel hospitalario como de Atención Primaria y la supervisión de las primeras tomas son estrategias importantes para alcanzar cifras similares a recomendaciones internacionales (AU)

Introduction: the WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) up to 6 months of life due to its proven benefits. The latest published studies show that this objective is currently not being accomplished. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of breastfeeding (BF) in a Galician population, and the factors that promoted and limited breastfeeding.Methods: observational and cross-sectional descriptive study through anonymous surveys of mothers of babies aged from 12 to 18 months (n = 280) in primary care paediatrics clinics.Results: we found a prevalence of 85.3% for BF initiation, of 47.2% for EBF at 6 months and of only 38.9% for BF maintenance at 1 year. We found a higher frequency of BF initiation in rural settings (87.1% vs. 83.5%), although BF duration was greater in urban settings (EBF6 53.1% vs. 35.5%). We identified the recommendation by professionals to start BF during the puerperium and BF guidance before discharge from hospital as the main factors that promoted BF (p <0.01). Supervision of the first feedings increased the probability of initiation of BF by up to 3 times. The main BF limiting factors were insufficient milk production (p = 0.01), maternal health problems (p = 0.01) and the end of maternal leave (p = 0.04).Conclusion: we found a higher prevalence of BF initiation and EBF at 6 months compared to other Spanish studies. Increasing promotion of BF in both the hospital and primary care setting and supervision of the first feedings are important strategies to achieve figures that approximate the targets set in international breastfeeding recommendations. (AU)

Physical violence against women by their intimate partner during pregnancy and its relationship with breastfeeding / Violência física contra a mulher pelo parceiro durante a gravidez e sua relação com o aleitamento materno

Abstract Objectives: to estimate the association between physical violence against women by their intimate partner during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Methods: the data source is the 2010 National Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) conducted in Colombia, and 11,416 mother-child dyads were analysed. The relationship between physical violence against women by their partner during pregnancy and breastfeeding indicators was carried out using the weighted propensity score from the Inverse Probability of Treatment Weighting (IPTW). Variables for adjustment were selected through the Directed Acyclic Diagram (DAG) and performed a sensitivity analysis to identify the strength of hidden bias. Results: according to the data, 6.4% (730) of the women suffered physical violence by their partner during their pregnancy. The median time of exclusive breastfeeding was 1.0 month. No statistically significant relationship was observed with any of the breastfeeding indicators analysed: exclusive breastfeeding (OR=1.17; CI95%=0.82-1.67); breastfeeding at any time (OR=1.61; CI95%=0.58-2.60); and initiation of breastfeeding (OR=1.07; CI95%=0.74-1.2) Conclusion: although the association between violence against women committed during pregnancy and breastfeeding indicators was not found, the suboptimal breastfeeding practices and high prevalence of violence against women by the partner are two major public health issues in Colombia. Prenatal care professionals can change this scenario by identifying women exposed to intimate partner violence and offering tailored support for breastfeeding practices.

Resumo Objetivos: estimar a associação entre a violência física contra a mulher durante a gravidez pelo parceiro íntimo e o aleitamento materno. Métodos: o estudo analisou os dados de 11.416 díades mãe-filho na Pesquisa Nacional de Demografa e Saúde (ENDS) realizada na Colômbia em 2010. Utilizou-se o escore de propensão com o Inverso da Probabilidade Ponderada do Tratamento (IPTW) para estimar o efeito da violência física contra a mulher pelo parceiro durante a gravidez e o aleitamento materno. Através de um Diagrama Acíclico Direcionado (DAG) foram selecionadas as variáveis para ajuste do modelo.Análise de sensibilidade foi realizada para identificar a presença de viés oculto. Resultados: segundo os dados analisados, 6,4% das mulheres sofreram violência física pelo parceiro durante a gravidez. O tempo mediano de aleitamento materno exclusivo foi de 1 mês. Não houve relação estatisticamente significante entre a violência física contra a mulher com os indicadores de aleitamento materno analisados: aleitamento materno exclusivo (OR= 1,17; IC95%= 0,82 - 1,67), aleitamento materno em algum momento (OR=1,61; IC95%= 0,58 - 2,60) e início do aleitamento materno (OR=1,07; IC95%= 0,74 - 1,2) Conclusão: embora não se tenha encontrado associação entre a violência física contra a mulher pelo parceiro durante a gravidez e o aleitamento materno, práticas insuficientes de aleitamento materno e a existência da violência contra a mulher pelo parceiro ainda permanecem como problemas de saúde pública na Colômbia. Os profissionais da assistência pré-natal podem mudar esse cenário, identificando mulheres expostas à violência praticada pelo parceiro íntimo e oferecendo suporte individualizado para as práticas de aleitamento materno.

Breastfeeding practices in neonatal wards in Spain. Neo-BFHI international survey.

INTRODUCTION: In 2017, a worldwide survey was conducted on compliance with the practices promoted by Neo-BFHI (Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative expansion to neonatal wards). OBJECTIVE: To present the results of the Spanish wards that participated in the global survey and compare them with those obtained internationally. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study through a survey on compliance with the Neo-BFHI ("Three basic principles", "Ten steps adapted to neonatal wards" and "the compliance with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes" and subsequent relevant World Health Assembly resolutions). Compliance was calculated as the mean in each indicator and a final mean score for each neonatal unit. For the partial and final scores for each country and at the international level, the median was used. All scores ranged between 0 and 100. RESULTS: The response rate in Spain was 90%. The range of the national mean for neonatal wards were from 37 to 99, with no differences in the final score according to the level of care. The global score for Spain (72) is below the international median (77) and this also occurs in 8 of 14 items. The neonatal wards from BFHI designated hospitals, obtained a significantly higher mean global score, and in 9 of 14 items than the non-accredited ones. CONCLUSIONS: Both international and national results indicate an improvement in breast feeding practices in neonatal units. The benefits of the BFHI accreditation of maternity reach neonatal wards. Spain has several key points below the international score.

Perinatal outcomes of women with gestational breast cancer in Australia and New Zealand: A prospective population-based study.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the epidemiology, clinical management, and outcomes of women with gestational breast cancer (GBC). METHODS: A population-based prospective cohort study was conducted in Australia and New Zealand between 2013 and 2014 using the Australasian Maternity Outcomes Surveillance System (AMOSS). Women who gave birth with a primary diagnosis of breast cancer during pregnancy were included. Data were collected on demographic and pregnancy factors, GBC diagnosis, obstetric and cancer management, and perinatal outcomes. The main outcome measures were preterm birth, maternal complications, breastfeeding, and death. RESULTS: Forty women with GBC (incidence 7.5/100 000 women giving birth) gave birth to 40 live-born babies. Thirty-three (82.5%) women had breast symptoms at diagnosis. Of 27 women diagnosed before 30 weeks' gestation, 85% had breast surgery and 67% had systemic therapy during pregnancy. In contrast, all 13 women diagnosed from 30 weeks had their cancer management delayed until postdelivery. There were 17 preterm deliveries; 15 were planned. Postpartum complications included the following: hemorrhage (n = 4), laparotomy (n = 1), and thrombocytopenia (n = 1). There was one late maternal death. Eighteen (45.0%) women initiated breastfeeding, including 12 of 23 women who had antenatal breast surgery. There were no perinatal deaths or congenital malformations, but 42.5% of babies were preterm, and 32.5% were admitted for higher-level neonatal care. CONCLUSIONS: Gestational breast cancer diagnosed before 30 weeks' gestation was associated with surgical and systemic cancer care during pregnancy and planned preterm birth. In contrast, cancer treatment was deferred to postdelivery for women diagnosed from 30 weeks, reflecting the complexity of managing expectant mothers with GBC in multidisciplinary care settings.

Prácticas de lactancia materna en las unidades neonatales de España. Encuesta internacional Neo-IHAN / Breastfeeding practices in neonatal wards in Spain. Neo-BFHI international survey

IntroducciónEn 2017 se realizó una encuesta a nivel mundial sobre el cumplimiento de las prácticas que promueve la Neo-IHAN (Iniciativa para la Humanización de la Asistencia al Nacimiento y la Lactancia en las unidades neonatales).Objetivo: Presentar los resultados de las unidades españolas que participaron en la encuesta mundial y compararlos con los obtenidos internacionalmente.Material y métodos: Estudio transversal mediante una encuesta sobre el cumplimiento de los requisitos de la Neo-IHAN («Tres principios básicos», «Diez pasos adaptados a unidades neonatales» y el «cumplimiento del Código internacional de comercialización de sucedáneos de leche materna»). El cumplimiento se calculó como la media en cada indicador y una puntuación media final para cada unidad neonatal. Para las puntuaciones parciales y finales de cada país y a nivel internacional se utilizó la mediana. Las puntuaciones van de 0 a 100.Resultados: La tasa de respuesta en España fue del 90% de las unidades de nivel 2 y 3. El rango de la media para las unidades neonatales fue de 37 a 99, sin diferencias según el nivel asistencial. La puntuación global de España (72) está por debajo de la mediana internacional (77), así como en 8 de los 14 requisitos de la Neo-IHAN. Las unidades neonatales de hospitales con maternidades acreditadas IHAN obtuvieron una puntuación media final significativamente mayor, así como en 9 de los 14 requisitos frente a las no acreditadas.Conclusiones: Los resultados, tanto internacionales como nacionales, indican una mejora de las prácticas de la lactancia materna en las unidades neonatales. Los beneficios de la acreditación IHAN de las maternidades alcanzan a las unidades neonatales. España tiene varios puntos clave por debajo de la puntuación internacional. (AU)

Introduction: In 2017, a worldwide survey was conducted on compliance with the practices promoted by Neo-BFHI (Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative expansion to neonatal wards).Objective: Present the results of the Spanish wards that participated in the global survey and compare them with those obtained internationally.Material and methods: Cross-sectional study through a survey on compliance with the Neo-BFHI (“Three basic principles”, “Ten steps adapted to neonatal wards” and “the compliance with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes” and subsequent relevant World Health Assembly resolutions). Compliance was calculated as the mean in each indicator and a final mean score for each neonatal unit. For the partial and final scores for each country and at the international level, the median was used. All score ranged between 0 and 100.Results: The response rate in Spain was 90%. The range of the national mean for neonatal wards were from 37 to 99, with no differences in the final score according to the level of care. The global score for Spain (72) is below the international median (77) and this also occurs in 8 of 14 items. The neonatal wards from BFHI designated hospitals, obtained a significantly higher mean global score, and in 9 of 14 items than the non-accredited ones.Conclusions: Both international and national results indicate an improvement in breastfeeding practices in neonatal units. The benefits of the BFHI accreditation of maternity reach neonatal wards. Spain has several key points below the international score. (AU)