Factors Influencing Exclusive Breastfeeding Amongst Arab Mothers in Israel: Social, Cultural, and Occupational Aspects
Healthcare,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(8), С. 852 - 852
Опубликована: Апрель 8, 2025
Background:
Exclusive
breastfeeding
(EB),
feeding
an
infant
solely
breast
milk,
has
been
recommended
worldwide
due
to
its
health
benefits
for
infants
and
mothers.
However,
EB
rates
remain
low,
several
socio-demographic,
occupational,
cultural
factors.
Objectives:
Our
aim
was
investigate
the
factors
associated
with
amongst
Arab
mothers
living
in
Israel,
i.e.,
age,
education,
religiosity,
employment
status,
number
of
children
which
impact
practices.
Methods:
Data
were
collected
through
surveys
from
different
religious
geographical
backgrounds.
Results:
The
findings
revealed
that
older
maternal
higher
levels
increased
positively
EB.
Employment
reduced
Muslim
more
likely
combine
formula;
Christian
Druze
showed
rates.
Geographical
disparities
also
noted.
Conclusions:
This
study
highlights
complex
interplay
socio-demographic
practices
significant
implications
policy
development
support
programs.
We
underscore
importance
incorporating
considerations
into
promotion
strategies.
Public
initiatives
should
target
working
by
advocating
extended
maternity
leave
breastfeeding-friendly
workplace
policies.
Furthermore,
community-based
interventions
engage
family
members
supporting
Язык: Английский
Breastfeeding: The Multifaceted Impact on Child Development and Maternal Well-Being
Nutrients,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(8), С. 1326 - 1326
Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2025
Breastfeeding
is
recognized
as
the
gold
standard
in
infant
nutrition,
providing
necessary
nutrients
for
optimal
growth
and
development.
Beyond
its
nutritional
function,
breastfeeding
has
numerous
benefits
both
mother
child.
This
literature
review
examines
effects
of
on
development
nervous
immune
systems,
influence
cognitive
development,
impact
stress
lactation.
In
addition,
it
explores
emotional
mothers,
challenges
associated
with
exclusive
breastfeeding,
process
weaning
along
implications
infant.
It
indicated
that
significantly
affects
lactation
regulation,
elevated
cortisol
levels
potentially
disrupting
hormonal
balance.
Furthermore,
essential
roles
oxytocin,
sialic
acid,
docosahexaenoic
acid
brain
functions
are
highlighted.
regulation
baby’s
sleep
through
tryptophan,
serotonin,
melatonin,
which
at
same
time
provide
baby
a
sense
security
mother.
women
who
breastfeed
less
likely
to
suffer
from
mental
health
problems
lower
risk
hypertension,
diabetes,
cardiovascular
disease.
The
often
difficult
child;
thus,
should
be
introduced
gradually
minimize
stress,
anxiety,
potential
mood
disturbances
Язык: Английский
From Mother–Fetus Dyad to Mother–Milk–Infant Triad: Sex Differences in Macronutrient Composition of Breast Milk
Nutrients,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(9), С. 1422 - 1422
Опубликована: Апрель 23, 2025
Background:
The
composition
of
breast
milk
is
influenced
by
a
variety
factors,
including
maternal
anthropometric
characteristics,
dietary
and
lifestyle
habits,
lactation
feeding
parameters.
Emerging
evidence
also
suggests
that
an
infant’s
sex
may
play
role
in
shaping
composition.
Objective:
This
study
aims
to
investigate
the
macronutrient
early
up
3
months
postpartum,
with
particular
focus
on
potential
differences
related
sex.
Methods:
A
total
102
samples
were
collected
at
four
time
points
across
three
stages,
representing
colostrum,
transitional,
mature
milk,
from
cohort
consisting
51
consenting
mothers
Mediterranean
origin
who
met
inclusion
criteria.
analyzed
using
mid-infrared
spectroscopy
determine
their
Results:
Colostrum
male
infants
contained
approximately
60%
higher
levels
nitrogenous
compounds,
crude
protein,
true
non-protein
nitrogen
compared
colostrum
female
infants.
Transitional
for
fat,
solids,
energy.
No
significant
observed
between
sexes.
For
both
sexes,
more
compounds
fewer
solids
than
milk.
Male
had
lower
carbohydrate
later
stages
lactation,
while
showed
no
changes.
Strong
positive
correlations
fat
protein
found
sexes
during
transitional
stages.
In
all
macronutrients
interrelated.
Conclusions:
neonates
suggest
sex-specific
nutritional
adaptations
lactation.
These
findings
have
implications
personalized
infant
nutrition
strategies
cases
where
hampered,
as
well
understanding
neonatal
adaptations.
Язык: Английский