Current Trends in Research on Human Milk Exchange for Infant Feeding
Current trends in research on human milk exchange for infant feeding By: Aunchalee E. L. Palmquist, Maryanne T. Perrin, Diana Cassar-Uhl, Karleen D. Gribble, Angela B. Bond, and Tanya Cassidy Palmquist AEL, Perrin MT, Cassar-Uhl D, Gribble KD, Bond AB, Cassidy T. Current Trends in Research on Human Milk Exchange for Infant Feeding. Journal of Human Lactation. 2019;35(3):453-477. doi:10.1177/0890334419850820 Made available courtesy of SAGE publications: https://doi.org/10.1177/0890334419850820 ***© 2019 The Authors. Reprinted with permission. No further reproduction is authorized without written permission from SAGE. This version of the document is not the version of record. *** Abstract: 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. Keywords: human milk | human milk expression | infant-feeding patterns | lactation | milk banking | breastfeeding Article: Key Messages • Breastfeeding is critical for the healthy growth and development of infants, but it is not always possible or desired.
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