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On the JHL podcast, we will be using several formats to highlight and discuss articles from the journal. Our hope is that the conversations we have on this podcast foster scientific curiosity, inspiration, and further discussions among clinicians and researchers as we move the field of lactation forward.

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  • Mizuho Ito MD
  • Miori Tanaka PhD
  • Midori Date
  • Kumiko Miura MD
  • Katsumi Mizuno MD, PhD

Abstract

Background:
Freezing is commonly used to preserve human milk; however, microwave thawing is not recommended due to nutritional loss and creation of hotspots in the milk. Data on compositional changes after microwave thawing and uneven temperature ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Sep 27, 2025
  • Massimo Radin MD, PhD
  • Silvia G. Foddai MD
  • Karen Schreiber MD
  • Irene Cecchi MD
  • Flavio Signorelli MD, PhD
  • Guilherme de Jesús MD, PhD
  • Kuniyuki Aso MD, PhD
  • Michihito Kono MD, PhD
  • Maria Letizia Urban MD
  • Beatrice Bacco MD
  • Silvia Gallo Cassarino MD
  • Luca Lo Sardo MD
  • Marta Arbrile MD
  • Alice Barinotti MsC
  • Ignacio Gómez García MD
  • María Isabel Quaglia MD
  • Yohana Tissera MD
  • Fiammetta Gervasoni MD
  • María Ángeles Aguirre-Zamorano MD, PhD
  • Paula Alba MD, PhD
  • Chiara Benedetto MD, PhD
  • Tatsuya Atsumi MD, PhD
  • Olga Amengual MD, PhD
  • Giacomo Emmi MD, PhD
  • Danieli Andrade MD, PhD
  • Luca Marozio MD, PhD
  • Dario Roccatello MD
  • Savino Sciascia MD, PhD

Abstract

Background:
Limited research exists on breastfeeding among women with systemic lupus erythematosus, despite known benefits of human milk.
Research Aim:
To investigate reasons for breastfeeding avoidance among postpartum women with systemic lupus ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Jun 5, 2025
  • Essi Whaites Heinonen MD, PhD
  • Diana L. Johnson MS
  • Alec Todd MA
  • Christina D. Chambers PhD, MPH

Abstract

Background:
Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is recommended, but breastfeeding safety data is insufficient for several medications.
Aim:
To determine if mothers treated with chronic medications are less likely to breastfeed.
Methods:
For this secondary ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published May 27, 2025
  • Melissa A. Theurich Dr. rer. biol. hum., MPH, IBCLC
  • Laura Fischer MSc
  • Jelica Gencel-Augusto MSc
  • Ellen Chetwynd PhD, MPH, BSN, IBCLC, RLC

Abstract

The term “weaning” is used heterogeneously in scientific and gray literature, with no commonly agreed-upon definition. Weaning can describe the gradual transition in the infant diet, usually from milk feedings to complementary foods, but it is also ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Feb 24, 2025
  • Maya Nakamura MA
  • Hiroyuki Sugimori PhD
  • Yasuhiko Ebina PhD

Abstract

Background:
No research has been conducted on the use of deep learning for breastfeeding support.
Research Aim:
This study aims to develop a nipple trauma evaluation system using deep learning.
Methods:
We used an exploratory data analysis approach to develop ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Dec 24, 2024
  • Maya Nakamura MA
  • Yunjie Luo PhD
  • Yasuhiko Ebina PhD

Abstract

Background:
Nipple trauma and pain pose a challenge, leading to premature discontinuation of breastfeeding. Moisturizing therapies, including lanolin and hydrogel dressings, have been proposed for nipple trauma and pain management. Despite the availability ...
Restricted accessReview articleFirst published Dec 23, 2024
  • Lisa A. Anders PhD, RN, IBCLC
  • Jeanette Mesite Frem MHS, IBCLC, RLC, CCE
  • Thomas P. McCoy PhD, PStat

Abstract

Background:
Pumping is a common practice in the United States, but it can be uncomfortable and lead to concerns about milk supply. The fit of the flange, or breast shield, used while pumping can contribute to or alleviate these problems. Flanges are ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Nov 30, 2024
  • Heather Christine Rusi MHDFS, MIHMEP, BN, BComm, RN
  • Laurence Grummer-Strawn PhD, MA, MPA, BS
  • Maryanne Tigchelaar Perrin PhD, MBA, BS, RDN
  • Tracie Risling PhD, MN, BSN, BA, RN
  • Meredith Lee Brockway PhD, BN, BS, RN, IBCLC

Abstract

Background:
Donor human milk is recommended when infants are unable to be fed their mother’s own milk or require supplementation. For-profit companies use technologies to create human milk products for infants in the neonatal intensive care setting without ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Jun 10, 2024
  • Alanna Lakoff RN, MSc, IBCLC
  • Jadia Beckford
  • Catherine Charbonneau RN, MN, IBCLC
  • Susan Lepine RN, MEd, IBCLC
  • Sarah L. Lawrence MD, FRCPC

Abstract

Introduction:
The benefits of human milk for preterm infants are well documented. Complex medical conditions can limit the extremely premature infant’s ability to breastfeed and to receive human milk directly, yet these vulnerable infants may benefit most ...
Restricted accessCase reportFirst published Jun 5, 2024
  • Christine Youngwon Kim MS
  • Nicole P. Smith BS
  • Douglas M. Teti PhD

Abstract

Background:
Breastfeeding is a parenting practice that combines close intimate contact with the opportunity to be sensitive and responsive to the infant, and may have direct and indirect relations with infant attachment. However, researchers have produced ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published May 21, 2024