2021
Interventions supporting medical practitioners in the provision of lactation care: A systematic review and narrative analysis
Boss M, Saxby N, Pritchard D, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Clifford R. Interventions supporting medical practitioners in the provision of lactation care: A systematic review and narrative analysis. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2021, 17: e13160. PMID: 33590635, PMCID: PMC8189190, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13160.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of biasSystematic reviewMedical practitionersCochrane Library databasesInfant feeding decisionsFull-text articlesQuality of reportingPractitioner careIntervention reportingInclusion criteriaEvidence-based decision supportLactation careLibrary databasesClinical practiceGood quality researchClinical decisionHealth interventionsMost childrenFeeding decisionsCareSuch visitsPeer-reviewed empirical studiesInterventionRiskImplementation strategies
2020
Development of LactaPedia: A lactation glossary for science and medicine
Boss M, Hartmann P, Turner J, Pritchard D, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Clifford R. Development of LactaPedia: A lactation glossary for science and medicine. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2020, 16: e12969. PMID: 32032481, PMCID: PMC7296804, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12969.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Food insecurity and perceived stress but not HIV infection are independently associated with lower energy intakes among lactating Ghanaian women
Addo AA, Marquis GS, Lartey AA, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Mazur RE, Harding KB. Food insecurity and perceived stress but not HIV infection are independently associated with lower energy intakes among lactating Ghanaian women. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2010, 7: 80-91. PMID: 21143587, PMCID: PMC3053124, DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-8709.2009.00229.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnergy intakeHIV infectionHuman immunodeficiency virus-seropositive womenMaternal socio-demographic characteristicsMean energy intakeLower energy intakeMulti-dimensional interventionsTime of studySeropositive womenHIV statusFood secure householdsSocio-demographic characteristicsZinc intakeMonths postpartumDietary intakeFood insecure householdsMost womenVitamin ANutrition educationGhanaian womenGood healthIntakeVitamin CWomenFood insecurity
2002
Stress During Labor and Delivery Is Associated with Delayed Onset ofLactation among Urban Guatemalan Women
Grajeda R, Pérez-Escamilla R. Stress During Labor and Delivery Is Associated with Delayed Onset ofLactation among Urban Guatemalan Women. Journal Of Nutrition 2002, 132: 3055-3060. PMID: 12368395, DOI: 10.1093/jn/131.10.3055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBreast FeedingCohort StudiesDelivery, ObstetricDeveloping CountriesFemaleGuatemalaHumansHydrocortisoneLabor, ObstetricLactationLactation DisordersLongitudinal StudiesObstetric Labor ComplicationsParityPregnancySalivaStress, PhysiologicalStress, PsychologicalSurveys and QuestionnairesTime FactorsUrban PopulationConceptsUrban Guatemalan womenOnset of lactationMultiparous womenRisk factorsCortisol levelsEmergency cesarean section deliveryGuatemalan womenCesarean section deliveryBreast-feeding outcomesSignificant risk factorsMode of deliverySalivary cortisol levelsModel multivariate analysisSalivary cortisol concentrationsSocial Security HospitalGeneral linear model multivariate analysisHigher antepartumSection deliveryHealthy womenPrimiparous womenSalivary samplesCortisol concentrationsPsychosocial stressMultivariate analysisWomen
2001
Validity and Public Health Implications of Maternal Perception of the Onset of Lactation: An International Analytical Overview
Pérez-Escamilla R, Chapman D. Validity and Public Health Implications of Maternal Perception of the Onset of Lactation: An International Analytical Overview. Journal Of Nutrition 2001, 131: 3021s-3024s. PMID: 11694640, DOI: 10.1093/jn/131.11.3021s.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBreast FeedingFemaleHumansLactationParityPostpartum PeriodPublic HealthReproducibility of ResultsConceptsOnset of lactationRisk factorsMaternal perceptionH postpartumInsulin-dependent diabetes mellitusLactogenesis stage IISimilar risk factorsInfant weight lossPublic health relevancePublic health implicationsDiabetes mellitusProspective studyClinical indicatorsStage IIHealth relevanceWeight lossPostpartumDelivery stressHealth implicationsOnsetLactationMellitusPrimiparitySimilar magnitudeStudyImpact of Breast Pumping on Lactogenesis Stage II After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Chapman D, Young S, Ferris A, Pérez-Escamilla R. Impact of Breast Pumping on Lactogenesis Stage II After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Pediatrics 2001, 107: e94-e94. PMID: 11389292, DOI: 10.1542/peds.107.6.e94.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLactogenesis stage IICesarean deliveryBreast pumpingMilk transferHours postpartumOnset of lactationControl groupDouble electric breast pumpStage IIEffects of breastElectric breast pumpBreastfeeding sessionPrimiparous womenBreast milkMilk expressionClinical trialsBreast pumpClinical practiceBreastWomenPostpartumDeliveryLactationGroupOnsetCan Women Remember WhenTheir Milk Came in?
Pérez-Escamilla R, Chapman D. Can Women Remember WhenTheir Milk Came in? Advances In Experimental Medicine And Biology 2001, 501: 567-572. PMID: 11787730, DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4615-1371-1_71.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Maternal Perception of the Onset of Lactation Is a Valid, Public Health Indicator of Lactogenesis Stage II
Chapman D, Pérez-Escamilla R. Maternal Perception of the Onset of Lactation Is a Valid, Public Health Indicator of Lactogenesis Stage II. Journal Of Nutrition 2000, 130: 2972-2980. PMID: 11110856, DOI: 10.1093/jn/130.12.2972.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMulticenter study of the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) III: effectiveness, duration, and satisfaction with reduced client–provider contact11With the Principal Investigators from each site: Michele Barbato, MD, Italy; Thelma E. Canto de C., MD, Mexico; O.A. Dada, PhD, Sagamu, Nigeria; Loraine Hollins, United Kingdom; Wolfgang Senger, MD, Germany; Joe A. M. Otubu, MD, Jos, Nigeria; Rebecca Ramos, MD, Philippines; Mamdouh M. Shabaan, MD, Egypt; Jean-Gilles Tchabo, MD, United States; and Annette Kaplan, BSc, RNM, Sweden.
Peterson A, Peŕez-Escamilla R, Labboka M, Hight V, von Hertzen H, Van Look P. Multicenter study of the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) III: effectiveness, duration, and satisfaction with reduced client–provider contact11With the Principal Investigators from each site: Michele Barbato, MD, Italy; Thelma E. Canto de C., MD, Mexico; O.A. Dada, PhD, Sagamu, Nigeria; Loraine Hollins, United Kingdom; Wolfgang Senger, MD, Germany; Joe A. M. Otubu, MD, Jos, Nigeria; Rebecca Ramos, MD, Philippines; Mamdouh M. Shabaan, MD, Egypt; Jean-Gilles Tchabo, MD, United States; and Annette Kaplan, BSc, RNM, Sweden. Contraception 2000, 62: 221-230. PMID: 11172792, DOI: 10.1016/s0010-7824(00)00171-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLactational amenorrhea methodMulticenter studyPostpartum family planning methodRate of continuationFamily planning methodsHealth care settingsTime of intakeDepartment of NutritionGeorgetown University InstituteLAM efficacyLAM useMonth 7Extensive counselingMonths postpartumMethod of familyCare settingsReproductive healthPooled dataEfficacyPostpartumTwo-thirdsPrincipal investigatorDescriptive statisticsWomenLife tablesThe Onset of Lactation: Implications For Breast-Feeding Promotion Programs
Pérez-Escamilla R, Chapman D. The Onset of Lactation: Implications For Breast-Feeding Promotion Programs. Advances In Experimental Medicine And Biology 2000, 478: 425-426. PMID: 11065114, DOI: 10.1007/0-306-46830-1_59.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMaternal Perception of the Onset of Lactation: A Valid Indicator of Lactogenesis Stage II?
Chapman D, Pérez-Escamilla R. Maternal Perception of the Onset of Lactation: A Valid Indicator of Lactogenesis Stage II? Advances In Experimental Medicine And Biology 2000, 478: 423-424. PMID: 11065113, DOI: 10.1007/0-306-46830-1_58.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
Does Delayed Perception of the Onset of Lactation Shorten Breastfeeding Duration?
Chapman D, Perez-Escamilla R. Does Delayed Perception of the Onset of Lactation Shorten Breastfeeding Duration? Journal Of Human Lactation 1999, 15: 107-111. PMID: 10578785, DOI: 10.1177/089033449901500207.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIdentification of Risk Factors for Delayed Onset of Lactation
CHAPMAN D, PÉREZ-ESCAMILLA R. Identification of Risk Factors for Delayed Onset of Lactation. Journal Of The Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics 1999, 99: 450-454. PMID: 10207398, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-8223(99)00109-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOnset of lactationDay 1 postpartumSelf-reported timingRisk factorsBreast-feeding supportDelivery-related factorsStage 2 laborUnscheduled cesarean deliveriesInfant birth weightInfant feeding methodMultivariate logistic regressionSelf-reported onsetFirst week postpartumChi 2 analysisDelivery of offspringTerm singletonsBreast symptomsCesarean deliveryVaginal deliveryBirth weightHours postpartumWeeks postpartumFrequent nursingIndependent associationMedical records
1995
Maternal anthropometric status and lactation performance in a low-income Honduran population: evidence for the role of infants
Pérez-Escamilla R, Cohen R, Brown K, Rivera L, Canahuati J, Dewey K. Maternal anthropometric status and lactation performance in a low-income Honduran population: evidence for the role of infants. American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition 1995, 61: 528-534. PMID: 7872216, DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/61.3.528.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMaternal anthropometric statusBirth weightMilk energy densityAnthropometric statusMilk volumeMaternal body mass indexBreast milk volumeInfant birth weightBody mass indexLow-income womenMass indexBreast milkComplementary feedingInfant characteristicsInfant energySelf-regulate intakeEnergy intakeMultivariate analysisOptimal timingSolid foodLactation performanceRole of infantGroup assignmentSignificant predictorsIntake
1993
Determinants of lactation performance across time in an urban population from Mexico
Perez-Escamilla R, Segura-Millán S, Pollitt E, Dewey K. Determinants of lactation performance across time in an urban population from Mexico. Social Science & Medicine 1993, 37: 1069-1078. PMID: 8235739, DOI: 10.1016/0277-9536(93)90441-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFull breastfeedingInfant ageMaternal body mass indexDeterminants of breastfeedingHealthy term infantsBody mass indexEarly introductionSocial supportFormula supplementationSupplementary bottlesTerm infantsMass indexHealthy mothersBreastfeedingMultivariate analysisLactation performanceFirst weekPublic hospitalsMonthsAgeMothersMaternal employmentDurationUrban populationHospital