OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Breastfeeding Medicine is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Nipple/Areola Dimensions in Early Breastfeeding	49
Re: “The Risk of Breakthrough Bleeding Justifies the Use of Combined Hormonal Contraception Over Progesterone-Only Pills While Breastfeeding” by Segev et al: Combined Hormonal Contraception During Lac	42
Examining the Role of Women, Infant, and Children in Black Women Breastfeeding Duration and Exclusivity: A Systematic Review	42
“I Pumped That Milk Off My Breast and Dumped It in Trash”: Breastfeeding Experiences of Mothers Working in Hospital Radiation Settings—A Qualitative Study	42
Intravitreal Conbercept for Idiopathic Choroidal Neovascularization in Nursing Women	40
Mass Media Needs Sensitization on Health Issues as an Indian TV Serial Anupama Inappropriately Endorses Prelacteal Feed	38
Challenges to the Autistic Mother Who Wishes to Breastfeed	37
Clostridioides difficile Treatment While Breastfeeding	36
Nipple Vasospasm of Nursing Mothers	35
Cannabis and Breastfeeding	34
Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status and Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration Among Primiparous Black Women	34
The Effect of Neonates’ Exposure to Their Mother's Scent on Weight Gain: A Randomized Controlled Study	33
Maternal Recognition of Formula Food Brand Logos and Its Association with Breastfeeding	32
Maintaining Breastfeeding During the Treatment of Breast Abscesses Is Not Contraindicated	26
Introducing the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine's New Executive Director	25
Measures of Maternal Metabolic Health as Predictors of Severely Low Milk Production	23
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy of Breastfeeding Patient Infected with SARS-CoV-2: A Case Report	22
Twenty Years Baby-Friendly: Personal Reflections on Change	21
COVID-19 Drugs and Breastfeeding Update	21
NABBLM: Coming Soon! The First Board Exam for Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine Doctors!	20
Bedsharing and Breastfeeding	20
Breastfeeding Disparities and Their Mediators in an Urban Birth Cohort of Black and White Mothers	19
The Association of Different Proportions of Human Milk of the Total Enteral Intake on Health Outcomes in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review	19
The Effect of Three Different Sensory Interventions (Mother’s Voice, Mother’s Milk, and Mother’s Holding) During Heel Lance on Pain Level in Term Newborns: A Randomized Controlled Trial	18
Episiotomy and Initiation of Human Milk Feeds: A Retrospective Observational Study	18

Emergency Contraception While Breastfeeding	16
Antiemetics and Breastfeeding	16
Understanding Black Matriarchal Role Models in the U.S. Attitudes and Beliefs About Breastfeeding	16
Hereditary Angioedema and Wilson's Disease During Breastfeeding	15
Doing Away with “Shoulds” and Asking Curious Questions	15
How Dermatologists Can Support Breastfeeding Mothers: And Why They Should	15
Rosalind Franklin Society Proudly Announces the 2022 Award Recipient for Breastfeeding Medicine	14
Comparison of the Effect of Direct Breastfeeding, Expressed Human Milk, and Infant Formula Feeding on Infant Weight Trajectories: A Systematic Review	14
Restricting Cow's Milk in the Maternal Diet Reduces the Titers of β-Lactoglobulin-Specific IgG Antibodies in Human Milk	14
Correction to: ABM Clinical Protocol #35: Supporting Breastfeeding During Maternal or Child Hospitalization, by Bartick et al. Breastfeed Med 2021;16(9):664–674. DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2021.29	14
“Liquid Gold” Lactation Bundle and Breastfeeding Rates in Racially Diverse Mothers of Extremely Low-Birth-Weight Infants	13
Co-Parenting Impact on Breastfeeding: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	12
Pooling Strategies to Modify Macronutrient Content of Pasteurized Donor Human Milk	12
The Role of Maternal Secretor Status and Human Milk Oligosaccharides on Early Childhood Development: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	12
Associations Between Postpartum Physical Symptoms and Breastfeeding Outcomes Among a Sample of U.S. Women 2–6 Months' Postpartum: A Cross-Sectional Study	11
Lactation Experiences of Black Mothers Who Breastfed a Child Beyond Age One	10
Association of Infant Feeding Methods and Excess Weight from Birth to Age 6	10
Some of the Things I Was Taught About Breastfeeding Were Just Plain Wrong!	10
On Doctoring and Parenting in a Pandemic	10
Of Blindness, Elephants, and Multidisciplinary Collaboration	10
Evaluating the Transfer of Injected Triamcinolone Acetonide into Human Milk: Confirmatory Results	10
Breastfeeding and Tongue Tie: Business or Medical Model	9
Microbiological Screening of Donor Human Milk	9
East Meets West: Effect of Acupuncture on Lactation and Maternal Quality of Life	9
Telemedicine and Breastfeeding: The Time Has Come	9
Re: “Validating Tools to Detect and Inactivate Monkeypox Virus in Human Milk” by Clark et al.	9
Introduction of Breast Milk Substitutes During the First 3 Days of Life: Results of the Mexican National Survey of Demographic Dynamics, 2018	9
Re: “Is There an Association Between Breast Hypoplasia and Breastfeeding Outcomes? A Systematic Review” by Kam et al.	9
Breastfeeding Is Essential but Not Enough for the Growing Infant	8
Brotizolam During Pregnancy and Lactation: Brotizolam Levels in Maternal Serum, Cord Blood, Breast Milk, and Neonatal Serum	8
Functional Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2 Receptor Binding Domain Variants with Mutations N501Y or E484K in Human Milk from COVID-19-Vaccinated, -Recovered, and -Unvaccinated Women	8
Bonding, Relaxation, Separation, and Connection: Expressing Human Milk While Videoconferencing with the Hospitalized Premature Infant	8
A Retrospective Cohort Study of the Impact of Upper Lip Tie Release on Breastfeeding in Infants	8
Prevalence and Predictors of Low Breast Milk Iodine Concentration in Women Following Vegan, Vegetarian, and Omnivore Diets	8
Factors Associated with Weaning in Infants with Cow’s Milk Allergy: A Cohort Study	8
Comparison of Growth Outcomes Between Human Milk–Fed Preterm Infants on Standard Versus Adjustable Fortification Protocols	8
The Influence of a Sister's Breastfeeding Experience on a Mother's Breastfeeding Behavior: Is There an Intragenerational Effect?	8
Characteristics and Management of Granulomatous Lobular Mastitis Associated with Antipsychotics-Induced Hyperprolactinemia	8
Administering Intravenous Fluid in the Immediate Postpartum Period Minimizes Ultimate Formula Feeding	7
Factors That Influence Posthospital Infant Feeding Practices Among Women Who Deliver at a Baby Friendly Hospital in Southern United States	7
Novel Lactation Induction Protocol for a Transgender Woman Wishing to Breastfeed: A Case Report	7
The Effect of Media Distractions on Women During Breastfeeding and Infant Care: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study	7
Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere: ROSE Tribute to Dr. Lawrence	7
Minimizing Neonatal Pain: The Comparative Efficacy of Breastfeeding, Breast Milk, and Other Nonpharmacologic Measures	7
Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex: Measurement, Prevalence, Clinical Features, Maternal Mental Health, and Mother–Infant Bonding	7
Education and Experiences of Antenatal Breast Milk Expression: A Systematic Review	7
A Testimony to Dr. Ruth A. Lawrence: An Elegant Revolutionary	7
Mode of Cannabis Use and Factors Related to Frequency of Cannabis Use Among Breastfeeding Mothers: Results from an Online Survey	7
Variation in Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration by Mode of Childbirth: A Prospective, Population-Based Study	7
Ongoing Litigation Regarding the Use of Cow’s Milk Formulas and Necrotizing Enterocolitis: Issues of Product Liability and Proposed Requirement for Informed Consent	7

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants	7
Effect of White Noise on Anxiety Levels and Breastfeeding Success of Primiparous Mothers Having Vaginal Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial	6
Association Between a History of Hookah Use and Breastfeeding Duration	6
Minimal Transfer of Atorvastatin and Its Metabolites in Human Milk: A Case Series	6
Association of Socioeconomic Factors and Infant Nutrition Decisions: Breastfeeding and Type of Formula	6
Effects of Aloe Gel on Lactating Women with Nipple Trauma	6
The Utilization of Sodium Concentration in Human Milk from Pump-Dependent Mothers of Preterm Infants as a Measure of Milk Production	6
Fat Content and Energy Calculation in Pasteurized Human Milk: Comparison Between Infrared Analysis and Creamatocrit Method	6
No Measurable Transfer of Oxytocin-Receptor Agonist Merotocin Detected in Human Breast Milk	6
Comparison of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2-Specific Antibodies' Binding Capacity Between Human Milk and Serum from Coronavirus Disease 2019-Recovered Women	6
Breastfeeding in Mothers with Multiple Sclerosis: The German Experience	6
The Use of a Novel Donkey Milk-Derived Human Milk Fortified in the Neonatal Period Had No Effect on the Frequency of Allergic Manifestations During the First Years of Life: The “Fortilat Trial” Follow	6
Rosalind Franklin Society Proudly Announces the 2023 Award Recipient for Breastfeeding Medicine	5
Smoking and Race Associated with Decreased Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration Among a Low Income Population	5
Circadian Variation of Immune Cell Populations in Preterm Human Milk: A Preliminary Study	5
Factors Associated with Inequities in Donor Milk Bank Access Among Different Hospitals	5
Prenatal and Postnatal Experiences Predict Breastfeeding Patterns in the WIC Infant and Toddler Feeding Practices Study-2	5
Reassuring Quantitative Analysis of Glyphosate and Aminomethylphosphonic Acid Levels in Breast Milk Using Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry	5
Herbal Galactogogues: Some “New” Arrivals	5
The Century of Dr. Ruth A. Lawrence	5
Convergence of Two Fields—Breastfeeding and Lifestyle Medicine: Integrating Early Nutrition and Wellness for Lifelong Outcomes: A Tribute to Dr. Ruth Lawrence, A Pioneer in Both Fields	5
Maternal Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms and Infant Feeding Practices	5
Fear of Childbirth Impairs Breastfeeding Success Independent of Mode of Birth	5
The Effects of Baby Calming Training Provided to Primiparous Mothers on Maternal Role Perception, Maternal Attachment, and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy: A Randomized Controlled Trial	5
The Benefits of Breastfeeding on Child Intelligence, Behavior, and Executive Function: A Review of Recent Evidence	5
It's Not Yeast: Retrospective Cohort Study of Lactating Women with Persistent Nipple and Breast Pain	5
Commemorative Issue of Breastfeeding Medicine: In Honor of the Centennial of Dr. Ruth A. Lawrence	5
Magnitude of Lamotrigine Exposure Through Breastfeeding	5
Improving Early Colostrum Feeding in a Tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement Initiative	5
The Lack of an Association of Breastfeeding with the Development of Childhood Intussusception: A Nationwide Birth Cohort Survey in Japan	5
Evaluation of Gender-Identity Inclusive Language Used in U.S. Hospital Breastfeeding Education Materials	5
Do Breastfeeding Policies and Practices in Neonatal Intensive Care Units Differ by Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative Status?	5
Is an Exclusive Human Milk Diet at the Time of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Discharge Adequate to Maintain Growth and Neurodevelopment among Very Preterm Infants?	5
Macronutrient Composition of Colostrum in Mothers with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus	5
Dr. Ruth Lawrence, An Exemplar of Successful Aging (AKA Ruthie Turns 100: What is Her Secret?)	5
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Position Statement and Guideline: Infant Feeding and Lactation-Related Language and Gender	4
Detection of SARS-CoV-2-Specific IgA in the Human Milk of COVID-19 Vaccinated Lactating Health Care Workers	4
Monkeypox Prevention and Treatment While Nursing	4
Effect of Feeding Human Milk on Development of the Infant Immune System and Allergic Outcomes—An Area of Research Challenge and Need	4
Response to Eglash re: “The Risk of Breakthrough Bleeding Justifies the Use of Combined Hormonal Contraception Over Progesterone-Only Pills While Breastfeeding”: Combined Hormonal Contraception Is Not	4
Associations of Early Gut Microbiome and Metabolome with Growth and Body Composition of Preterm Infants Within the First 6 Months	4
Breastfeeding Medicine Across the Globe	4
Breast Milk Production Variability Among Mothers of Preterm Infants	4
The Effects of COVID-19 Hospital Practices on Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration Postdischarge	4
A Scoping Review of Breastfeeding in Women with Chronic Diseases	4
Impact of Postoperative Pain on Early Initiation of Breastfeeding and Ambulation After Cesarean Section: A Randomized Trial	4
The Effects of Breastfeeding and Breast Milk Taste or Smell on Mitigating Painful Procedures in Newborns: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	4
Smoking, Vaping, While Breastfeeding in the Era of COVID-19	4
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Position Statement: Breastfeeding As a Basic Human Right	4
Abstract Author Index	4
Maternal Health and Breastfeeding—More Awareness is Needed	4
The Interaction of Early Exclusive Mother's Milk Feeding and Ethnic Background with Ultimate Feeding Outcomes After Very Preterm Birth	4
Interruption of Breastfeeding, Relactation, Relactation Awareness, and Related Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study	4
Guidelines for Reporting Cases of Medication Use During Lactation	4
Estimating the Impact of In-Hospital Infant Formula Supplementation on Breastfeeding Success	4
Association Between Prepregnancy Body Mass Index and Newborn Breastfeeding Initiation	4
The Association Between Maternal Psychological Health and Human Milk Oligosaccharide Composition	4
Association of Breastfeeding and Infant and Maternal Sleep Patterns	4
The Impact of the Mother's Diet on Breast Milk Quality and Safety	4
Immunosuppressants and Breastfeeding	4
Factors Associated with Low Volumes of Mother’s Own Milk at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Discharge of Very Low Birth Weight Infants—a Cohort Study	4
Distinguishing Between Lactation Failure and Breastfeeding Cessation: A Scoping Review	4
Abstract Author Index	4
Metabolic Effects of Breastfeeding in Women with Previous Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta-Analysis	3
Re: “Education and Experiences of Antenatal Breast Milk Expression: A Systematic Review” by Sobik et al.	3
Opioid Use Disorder During Breastfeeding	3
The Challenges and Opportunities of Providing Donor Breast Milk	3
Maternal Circadian Disruption from Shift Work and the Impact on the Concentration of Melatonin in Breast Milk	3
We Need Scientific, Ethical Articles on Infant Feeding	3
Mastitis in Breastfeeding	3
Maternal Mediterranean Diet During Lactation and Infant Growth	3
Comparison of the Effects of Different Skin-to-Skin Contact Onset Times on Breastfeeding Behavior	3
The Breast: Premalignant Organ or Functional Gland?	3
Response to Spatz re: “Is There an Association Between Breast Hypoplasia and Breastfeeding Outcomes? A Systematic Review”	3
Re: “The Association of Assisted Reproductive Technology and Breastfeeding Rates: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” by Youseflu et al.	3
Correction to: COVID-19 Drugs and Breastfeeding Update, by Anderson. Breastfeed Med 2022;17(5):377–379; doi: 10.1089/bfm.2022.0066	3
Drug Therapy of Myasthenia Gravis During Breastfeeding	3
Treating Glaucoma and Neovascular Eye Diseases While Breastfeeding	3
Lactation Telehealth in Primary Care: A Systematic Review	3
Differences in Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration by Migration History in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos	3

The Effect of Intimate Partner Violence on Breastfeeding Behavior	3
Microbial Community Structure of Colostrum in Women with Antibiotic Exposure Immediately After Delivery	3
Hernández-Aguilar Comments on: “Breastfeeding Goals: Are We Fighting the Right War?” by Eidelman	3
Comparing the Efficacy of Breast Milk and Coconut Oil on Nipple Fissure and Breast Pain Intensity in Primiparous Mothers: A Single-Blind Clinical Trial	3
Acknowledgment of Reviewers 2023	3
Satisfaction with Breastfeeding and Not Frequency of Feeding is Associated with a Reduction of Postpartum Depressive Symptoms	3
The Association Between Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences and Marijuana Use During Lactation	3
Pasteurized Donor Human Milk Should Not Replace Mother's Own Milk in Preterm Neonates: A Quality Initiative Toward Decreasing the “PDHM Dependency”	3
A Systematic Review of the Correlation Between Marital Relationship and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, and Duration of Breastfeeding	3
A Longitudinal Observation of Antenatal Milk Expression in Mothers of Infants with Congenital Anomalies	3
Re: “Measures of Maternal Metabolic Health as Predictors of Severely Low Milk Production” by Nommsen-Rivers et al: Progression of Research to the Central Hypothesis That Waning Insulin Secretion Is an	3
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine27^th Annual International MeetingBaltimore, MarylandSeptember 15–18, 2022	3
Breastfeeding While Being Incarcerated	3
Transfer of Mexiletine into Breast Milk: A Case Report	3
Comparison of Breastfeeding and Pumping Experiences of Milk Bank Donors in the United States and United Kingdom	3
COVID-19 Vaccination, Breastfeeding, and Milk Supply	3
Breastfeeding Support as a Fatherhood Responsibility	3
Treating Psoriasis During Breastfeeding	3
Informational Sources About Breastfeeding Associated with Breastfeeding Initiation: Insights into Racial Disparities	3
ABM President's Column, February 2022	3
The Impact of COVID-19 on Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration in a Low-Income Population, Washington, DC	3
Bloody Colostrum is Not a Rusty Pipe Phenomenon: Medical Terminology Should Reflect Accuracy and Respect for the Maternal Body	3
A Description of Breast Models Used to Teach Clinical Skills	3
New Hormonal Contraceptive Agents during Lactation	3
The Holy Grail of an Efficacious Galactagogue	3
Exploring the Breastfeeding Desires and Decision-Making of Women Living with HIV in the Netherlands: Implications for Perinatal HIV Management in Developed Countries	3
The Problems with Supplementation	3
The Risk of Breakthrough Bleeding Justifies the Use of Combined Hormonal Contraception Over Progesterone-Only Pills While Breastfeeding	3
Chronic Lactation Insufficiency Is a Public Health Issue: Commentary on “We Need Patient-Centered Research in Breastfeeding Medicine” by Stuebe. Breastfeed Med 2021;16:349–350.	3
Evaluation of Breast Milk Macronutrient Content in Preeclamptic Mothers	3