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04/Aug/2026
04/Aug/2026
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2026RW2297
ABSTRACT Lactation induction is the process of stimulating milk production when pregnancy has not occurred, but there is still a desire to breastfeed. Initially designed for adoptive mothers and mothers through surrogacy, the protocol does not explore other uses, such as in cases of LGBTQIA+ families, in which breastfeeding may also be a significant symbol in the transition to parenthood. Thus, we seek to explore the complexities of the use of lactation protocols by cisgender women couples who have chosen […]
Keywords: Breast feeding; Clinical protocols; Homosexuality; Lactation; Sexual and gender minorities
05/Jul/2022
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2022RW6609
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to conduct a literature review on safety in breastfeeding in mothers with COVID-19. An integrative review of national and international literature was carried out. Methods The search took place in the SciELO, LILACS and MEDLINE® databases. Results A total of 25 scientific articles that specifically addressed the theme of breastfeeding and its risk and protective factors for infection by SARS-CoV-2 were selected. According to the studies analyzed, although the presence of viral RNA had already […]
Keywords: Betacoronavirus; Breast feeding; Child health; Coronavirus infections; COVID-19; Infant, Newborn; Lactation; Milk, human; Protective factors; SARS-CoV-2
30/Oct/2018
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2018AO4293
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the influence of grandmothers of infants on exclusive breastfeeding, from their perspective. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out with 91 women from a hospital in the inland state of São Paulo. By means of a questionnaire, the following data were collected: sociodemographic data of the grandmother, mother and child; duration of exclusive breastfeeding of daughter or daughter-in-law; information on kinship of participant and grandchild; kind of help provided by grandmother; and knowledge about breastfeeding. […]
Keywords: Breast feeding; Grandparents; Health knowledge, attitudes, practice in health; Lactation