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Despite high breastfeeding initiation rates in Australia, few mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants to six months. This is particularly evident in...

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This study aimed to measure the effectiveness of three interventions designed to increase the duration of breastfeeding among new parents in urban areas.

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An evaluation planning approach for mHealth interventions that could be adapted for use by health promotion practitioners and researchers

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Immunomodulatory proteins in human milk (HM) can shape infant immune development. However, strategies to modulate their levels are currently unknown. This study investigated whether maternal prebiotic supplementation alters the levels of immunomodulatory proteins in HM. 

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The COVID-19 pandemic has seen evidence and advice evolve quickly. Since the start of the pandemic there has been confusion and concern about breastfeeding and COVID-19, and advice for this group has at times been contradictory. The volume of information on social media has exacerbated this. This study aimed to understand breastfeeding-related COVID-19 information sharing on social media during the global and Australian vaccine roll-out.

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To investigate developmental trajectories in early childhood and predictors of class assignment.

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Food allergy can have significant effects on morbidity and quality of life and can be costly in terms of medical visits and treatments.

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There is controversy over whether increased breast-feeding duration has long-term benefits for language development.

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To determine whether there was an independent effect of breastfeeding on child and adolescent mental health

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The aim was to review the use of supplements during lactation and to document the use of nutritional supplements in a cohort of breastfeeding mothers.