breastfeeding

Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex is an understudied condition of lactation involving emotional dysregulation during letdown or milk ejection. Dr. Demirci's literature review on Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex shows that negative emotional sensations during lactation were synthesized under five conceptual umbrellas: (1) Experiences, Sensations, and Symptom Management; (2) Biological Underpinnings; (3) Influence on Maternal Role and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy; (4) Support, Understanding, and Awareness; and (5) Reduction and Cessation of Breastfeeding.

Drs. Jill Demirci and Dara Mendez's study looked at 24-hour recall assessing exclusive breastfeeding was higher than the since birth rates across all ages and maternal characteristics. The difference between the two methods at 3 months was 25.7% and at 6 months was a 17.2%. Findings highlight the importance of specificity in measuring and reporting exclusive breastfeeding.

Read more about their findings here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37675868/

Ashley Deal and Raelynn O'Leary's Interaction Design class at CMU collaborated with Dr. Kazmerski and Olivia Stransky to develop mobile tools to help those with Cystic Fibrosis make informed decisions related to breastfeeding/chestfeeding.

Faculty members Dr. Jill Demirci and Dr. Janet Catov examined whether breastfeeding/chestfeeding duration or exclusivity are associated with long‐term cardiometabolic health, and whether this relationship differs by hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) status

Read more about their findings here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36847057/

In this review article, Dr. Janet Catov and her team describe CARDIA (Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults) studies for each reproductive milestone (contraception, PCOS, pregnancy, GDM, preterm delivery, hypertensive disorders of #pregnancy, preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, lactation, breast/chest feeding, menopause, reproductive aging, infertility, and hot flashes).

Read more here : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36847077/

Findings by Drs. Dara Mendez, Jill Demirci, and Esa Davis show that:
- Childbearing people who reported higher perceived stress were less likely to breastfeed exclusively
- Perceived social support moderated perceived stress, thereby increasing the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding
- Received social support did not moderate perceived stress; however, it directly increased the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding
- Overall, Black childbearing people in our study were less likely to exclusively breastfeed

New web guides have been developed for youth with epilepsy. These guides were created collaboratively between people with epilepsy, multidisciplinary physicians, and the Center for Young Women’s Health.

These guides cover topics such as: 

Breast/chestfeeding is beneficial for infants and parents, and stigmatization of substance use in pregnancy has been historically linked to punitive approaches with a disproportionate impact on minority populations. Dr. Marielle Gross advanced an empirically informed ethical analysis of this issue based on the current U.S. guidelines.

Read more: https://jcannabisresearch.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42238-022-00127-y

Physician parents in medical/procedural training programs are experiencing increased stress. This paper recommends implementing time and space for breastfeeding, paid leave, and on-site childcare as necessary tools to support the health and wellbeing of residents, fellows, and their families.

Read more about this study here: https://shmpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jhm.12914#.YtgJCG4OEjo.twitter

Dr. Jill Demirci conducted a study on infant formula supplementation in hospitals and its impact on breastfeeding success.