A systematic review examining the association between female body image and the intention, initiation and duration of post-partum infant feeding methods (breastfeeding vs bottle-feeding)

A systematic review was conducted to examine female body image in relation to the intention, initiation and duration of post-partum infant feeding methods. A search of 10 databases was conducted to identify studies. A total of nine studies were included in the systematic review. All studies were of a non-randomised control design with a total of 13,046 participants. Findings suggest that exclusive breastfeeding is more likely in pregnant women with a higher body image, while those with body concerns had less intention to breastfeed or initiate, with those who start having a shorter duration.

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A commentary on ‘A systematic review examining the association between body image and infant feeding methods (breastfeeding vs. bottle-feeding)’

Journal of Health Psychology ◽

10.1177/1359105319869800 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 135910531986980 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Galya Bigman ◽

Nuria Homedes ◽

Anna V Wilkinson

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Body Image ◽

Infant Feeding ◽

Selection Bias ◽

Research Question ◽

Bottle Feeding ◽

Short Summary ◽

Feeding Methods ◽

Recommended Guidelines ◽

Introduce Selection Bias

A systematic review is a valuable and influential research method that aims to identify and synthesize all literature relevant to the research question at hand. A well-conducted systematic review benefits the scientific community by providing a summary of all the existing evidence as well as generating new hypotheses and highlighting gaps in the literature. However, when a systematic review does not adhere to the recommended guidelines, it may introduce selection bias and generate false conclusions. Here, we present a commentary on a systematic review by the scholars Morley-Hewitt and Owen titled ‘ A systematic review examining the association between female body image and the intention, initiation, and duration of postpartum infant feeding methods (breastfeeding vs. bottle-feeding)’ that included nine peer-reviewed articles but missed at least eight other peer-reviewed articles that aligned with their study aim, and therefore introduced selection bias in the review. To complete the missing piece, we provide a short summary of these additional articles and describe how they align with this systematic review.

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Correlation between maternal eating disorder and early infant feeding regulation: a cross -sectional study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth ◽

10.1186/s12884-021-04317-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Rachel F. Rodgers ◽

Morgan Hines ◽

Alaina Martens ◽

Emily Zimmerman

Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

Eating Disorder ◽

Infant Feeding ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Post Partum ◽

Bottle Feeding ◽

Maternal Weight ◽

Eating Disorder Symptoms ◽

Feeding Regulation ◽

Infant Transfer

Abstract Background The post-partum period is a vulnerable time for mothers in terms of eating disorder symptoms and is critical for the establishment of feeding patterns in infants. This study aimed to investigate the relationships between maternal eating disorder symptoms and objective indices of feeding regulation at 3 months, as well as perceived breastfeeding self-efficacy. Methods A sample of n = 73 full-term mother-child dyads (44% female) participated in the study. Mothers self-reported eating disorder symptoms and breastfeeding self-efficacy and objective indices of infant feeding regulation were obtained in the home. Results Findings revealed the existence of relationships between higher maternal eating disorder symptoms, and objective indices of infant feeding regulation with substantial gender differences in the patterns emerging. Among mother-daughter dyads, maternal weight and shape concerns were associated with higher infant transfer volume and rate during bottle feeding. In contrast, among mother-son dyads, higher maternal eating disorder symptoms, including weight, shape, and eating concern, were associated with lower infant transfer volume and rate as well as lower levels of proficiency while taking their bottle. Conclusion Relationships emerged between higher maternal eating disorder symptoms and feeding regulation with substantial gender differences in these patterns. Additional research clarifying the underlying mechanisms of these associations is warranted and further efforts should be directed towards supporting mothers during the postpartum period.

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History of infant milk formula in Slovenia

Slovenian Medical Journal ◽

10.6016/zdravvestn.2668 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 87 (9-10) ◽

pp. 461-472

Author(s):

Maja Šikić Pogačar ◽

Eva Turk ◽

Dušanka Mičetić Turk

Keyword(s):

Human Milk ◽

Infant Feeding ◽

Bottle Feeding ◽

Physical Growth ◽

Milk Formula ◽

Intestinal Function ◽

Infant Milk Formula ◽

Feeding Methods ◽

History Of ◽

Positive Effect

Abstract Optimal nutrition is one of the most important aspects in the care of infants, especially for the preterm infants and neonates. Until the 1900s, an infant’s survival and health were closly related to the availability of breastmilk. Human milk was and still is the best food for nearly all infants. Besides physical growth, human milk offers a variety of other benefits, including modulation of postnatal intestinal function, maturation of immune system, and has positive effect on brain development. Even though breastfeeding is highly recommended, it may not always be possible, suitable or adequate. Through history, the evolution of infant feeding included wet nursing, bottle feeding, and formula use. Wet nursing was the safest and most common alternative to the breastmilk before bottles and infant milk formula were invented. However, society's negative view of wet nursing together with the invention and improvements of the feeding bottle, the availability of animal’s milk, and advances in milk formula development, gradually led to replacing wet nursing with bottle feeding. Such evolution of infant feeding methods was similar throughout the world and Slovenia followed the trend. In this article, we review the history of different methods of infant feeding, other than breastfeeding, all of which presented an alternative to breastfeeding.

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Assessment of infant feeding methods and factors influencing it in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia

International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries ◽

10.24911/ijmdc.51-1605719300 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 157-164

Author(s):

Reda Goweda ◽

Ibrahim Alharbi ◽

Mohammed Alhuthali ◽

Anas Zard ◽

Faisal Alhuthali ◽

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Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Infant Feeding ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Feeding Methods

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Ghanaian pregnant women's knowledge, attitudes, and intentions regarding prenatal voluntary testing of HIV and infant feeding: determinants of 'fully informed decisions' on infant feeding methods

10.31274/rtd-180813-8759 ◽

2003 ◽

Author(s):

Yi-Kyoung Lee

Keyword(s):

Infant Feeding ◽

Informed Decisions ◽

Voluntary Testing ◽

Feeding Methods ◽

Women's Knowledge ◽

Women’S Knowledge

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Perioperative Management of Cleft Lip Repair: A Meta-Analysis and Clinical Practice Guideline

The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal ◽

10.1177/1055665620984909 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 105566562098490

Author(s):

Matthew Ranzer ◽

Edward Daniele ◽

Chad A. Purnell

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Cleft Lip ◽

Wound Closure ◽

Perioperative Management ◽

Outpatient Surgery ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Bottle Feeding ◽

Perioperative Antibiotics ◽

Cleft Lip Repair ◽

Postoperative Feeding

Objective: Few studies have focused on perioperative management of cleft lip repair. We sought to evaluate the available data on this topic to create evidence-based clinical guidelines. Design: Systematic review, meta-analysis. Methods: A PubMed search was performed focusing on perioperative management of cleft lip repair. Studies were included if they included comparative data. A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed according to preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Main Outcome Measures: Systematic review of literature regarding wound closure, postoperative arm restraints, perioperative antibiotics, outpatient or ambulatory surgery, or feeding restrictions postoperatively. Results: Twenty-three articles met inclusion criteria after initial screening of 3103 articles. This included 8 articles on wound closure, 2 on postoperative restraints, one on perioperative antibiotics, 6 on outpatient surgery, and 6 on postoperative feeding. Meta-analysis could be performed on dehiscence rates with postoperative feeding regimen and readmission rates after outpatient versus inpatient lip repair. There were few studies with low risk of bias. Outpatient cleft lip repair does not increase readmission (odds ratio [OR]: 0.92, 95% CI: 0.28-3.07). Allowing postoperative breastfeeding or bottle-feeding does not increase dehiscence (OR: 0.61, 95% CI: 0.19-1.95). There was no evidence of publication bias. Conclusion: Within the limitations of available data, there is no evidence of a clearly superior closure material. The evidence does not support use of postoperative arm restraints. The evidence does not support the use of preoperative nasal swabs for antibiotic guidance. With careful patient selection, outpatient cleft lip repair appears safe. The evidence supports immediate breastfeeding or bottle-feeding after cleft lip repair.

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A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Interventions that Aim to Increase Self-Compassion on Nutrition Habits, Eating Behaviours, Body Weight and Body Image

Mindfulness ◽

10.1007/s12671-017-0804-0 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 388-400 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Hania Rahimi-Ardabili ◽

Rebecca Reynolds ◽

Lenny R. Vartanian ◽

Leigh Victoria Duyen McLeod ◽

Nicholas Zwar

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Body Image ◽

Body Weight ◽

Eating Behaviours ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Nutrition Habits

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Breast-feeding in Manila, Philippines preliminary results from a longitudinal study

Journal of Biosocial Science ◽

10.1017/s0021932000025177 ◽

1985 ◽

Vol 17 (S9) ◽

pp. 137-146 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mayling Simpson-Hebert ◽

Lorna P. Makil

Keyword(s):

Longitudinal Study ◽

Breast Feeding ◽

Low Income ◽

Post Partum ◽

Maternity Hospital ◽

Cultural Factors ◽

Bottle Feeding ◽

Early Termination ◽

First Year ◽

Low Income Families

SummaryLongitudinal data collected over a 2-year period (1982–84) on 152 first and second parity mothers who were delivered in a charity maternity hospital in Manila, Philippines, indicate the reasons for never brest-feeding and for early termination of brest-feeding. Socio-Cultural factors and beliefs are more important than physiological problems in minating breast-feeding.Proper bottle-feeding is too costly for most low-income families. Bottle-fed babies have a higher incidence of diarrhoea. Mothers who change from breast- to bottle-feeding in the first 6 months are 1·7 times as likely to become pregnant in the first year post-partum as mothers Who brest-feed for 7 or more months.

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