ReviewNutrients2024
Breastfeeding Beyond Six Months: Evidence of Child Health Benefits.
Review in Nutrients, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 27 papers.
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27 citing papers in PubMed.
- Nurse-led telemedicine versus in-person lactation support for breastfeeding initiation in mothers of low-birth-weight infants: a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Trial
- Effectiveness of a nurse-led theory-based program on breastfeeding outcomes in women after cesarean section: a randomized controlled trial.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Trial
- Human milk microbiome as a modulator of the early-life gut-brain axis: mechanisms and translational opportunities for neurodevelopment.Journal of translational medicine · 2026Review
- The Relationship Between Neonatal and Maternal Factors and the Timing of Primary Tooth Eruption in Preterm Infants: An Observational Study in Iran.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Breastfeeding and dietary habits in childhood and adolescence: the PASOS study.International breastfeeding journal · 2026Observational
- Higher expression of SOX1, miR-155, and miR-21 in the colostrum of SARS-CoV-2-infected mothers.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Perinatal factors and their association with cardiometabolic profile in schoolchildren.Italian journal of pediatrics · 2026Article
- Breastfeeding in the Context of Trauma and Previous Psychological Experiences: A Narrative Review.Nutrients · 2026Review
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- Analysis of the Elemental Composition of Milk Formulae: Impact on the Nutritional Status of Infants From Birth to 1 Year of Age.Biological trace element research · 2026Article
- Effect of Nipple Shield Use on Exclusive Breastfeeding up to 6 Months in Mothers with Nipple Abnormalities: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
- Exploring the impact of legume consumption on undernutrition in rural Malawian children aged 6-59 months old: a community-based cross-sectional study.Journal of nutritional science · 2026Article
- LATCH Score for the Identification and Correction of Breastfeeding Problems: A Prospective Observational Study.Cureus · 2026Article
- The influence of breast milk microbiota from HIV-infected women on infant gut microbiota colonization within the first two weeks of life.Frontiers in microbiomes · 2026Article
- The effect of breast massage combined with co-parenting interventions on breastfeeding in mother-infant separated mothers: a quasi-experimental study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Inhibiting and protective factors of exclusive breastfeeding in an Island population in Spain: a longitudinal study.International breastfeeding journal · 2025Article
- Breastfeeding Practices and Associated Factors Among Mothers of Infants Aged 12 Months or Younger Attending Selected Tertiary Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh.Food science & nutrition · 2025Article
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- Breastfeeding was associated with lower risks of maternal postpartum hypertension and diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis.World journal of diabetes · 2025Article
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Abstract
Breastfeeding is globally recognized as the optimal method of infant nutrition, offering health benefits for both the child and the mother, making it a public health priority. However, the potential advantages of breastfeeding extend well beyond initial months. Breast milk adapts to the evolving needs of the growing infant, and its immunological, microbiological, and biochemical properties have been associated with enhanced protection against infections and chronic diseases, improved growth and development, and lower rates of hospitalization and mortality. This review explores the evidence supporting the continuation of breastfeeding beyond six months. More meticulous studies employing consistent methodologies and addressing confounders are essential. This will enable a more accurate determination of the extent and mechanisms of the positive impact of prolonged breastfeeding and allow for the implementation of effective public health strategies.
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