Current Trends in Research on Human Milk Exchange for Infant Feeding

Breastfeeding is critical for the healthy growth and development of infants. A diverse range of infant-feeding methods are used around the world today. Many methods involve feeding infants with expressed human milk obtained through human milk exchange. Human milk exchange includes human milk banking...

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Published in:Journal of Human Lactation 2019-08, Vol.35 (3), p.453-477
Main Authors: Palmquist, Aunchalee E. L., Perrin, Maryanne T., Cassar-Uhl, Diana, Gribble, Karleen D., Bond, Angela B., Cassidy, Tanya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breast Feeding
Female
Global Health
Humans
Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Infant, Newborn
Milk Banks
Nursing
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Summary:Breastfeeding is critical for the healthy growth and development of infants. A diverse range of infant-feeding methods are used around the world today. Many methods involve feeding infants with expressed human milk obtained through human milk exchange. Human milk exchange includes human milk banking, human milk sharing, and markets in which human milk may be purchased or sold by individuals or commercial entities. In this review, we examine peer-reviewed scholarly literature pertaining to human milk exchange in the social sciences and basic human milk sciences. We also examine current position and policy statements for human milk sharing. Our review highlights areas in need of future research. This review is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and others who provide evidence-based care to families about infant feeding.
ISSN:0890-3344
1552-5732
DOI:10.1177/0890334419850820