JuShé Lactation Services

08/24/2026

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A newly published policy statement in Pediatrics examines the evidence behind racial disparities in breastfeeding rates and outlines clinical strategies for pediatricians to help close the gap.

Worth a read. 👇
https://bit.ly/4hUOe8z

08/22/2026

UPDATE

08/03/2026

I will continue to strive to give my patients and clients the most up-to-date research and education to support them best in their unique personal breast-feeding experiences💯🫂🤱🏽💞

Objective 📢 Inform people about the importance of tracking progress in breastfeeding.

To strengthen infant feeding outcomes globally, healthcare systems must first measure what works. Standardized monitoring of human milk initiation, duration, and clinical acuity allows institutions to identify gaps, allocate resources, and eliminate systemic disparities that disproportionately impact marginalized communities.

Peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of Human Lactation (JHL) demonstrates that routine data collection transforms clinical care from reactive management to proactive, equity-centered support.

📖 Here are a series of featured JHL Articles about the importance of tracking progress in breastfeeding:

Breastfeeding Measurement—What Does It Mean to “Wean?” - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08903344251320034
(Citation: Theurich MA, Fischer L, Gencel-Augusto J, Chetwynd E. Breastfeeding Measurement—What Does It Mean to “Wean?”. Journal of Human Lactation. 2025;41(2):185-190. doi:10.1177/08903344251320034)

Breastfeeding Measurement - How Do We Define and Measure Breastfeeding Cessation Across Scientific Disciplines? - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08903344251382505
(Citation: Theurich MA, Gencel-Augusto J, Butler MS, Fischer L, Haile ZT, Chetwynd E. Breastfeeding Measurement - How Do We Define and Measure Breastfeeding Cessation Across Scientific Disciplines? Journal of Human Lactation. 2025;41(4):467-476. doi:10.1177/08903344251382505)

Measurement Properties and Quality of Maternal Breastfeeding Instruments: A Scoping Review - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08903344261430247
(Citation: Mokhlesi SS, Vasilevski V, Safari K, Sweet L. Measurement Properties and Quality of Maternal Breastfeeding Instruments: A Scoping Review. Journal of Human Lactation. 2026;0(0). doi:10.1177/08903344261430247)

💡 How does your institution monitor infant feeding outcomes?

08/02/2026

Great Work!!!

Emergency Planning and Guidance for Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E): Analysis of U.S. State Policy in Relation to Global Standards
As climate-related disasters increase, protecting infant feeding is essential. This publication finds that most U.S. state emergency plans lack guidance on breastfeeding support, safe infant formula use, and infant feeding in emergencies, highlighting critical opportunities to strengthen preparedness and protect infant health.
Read the full article:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212420926003353

08/02/2026

♥️🙌

07/08/2026

Amazing

🚨HERO: A Venezuelan mother kept her three children alive by breastfeeding them for 11 days while they were trapped beneath the rubble of the OPP building in La Guaira.

All four were rescued alive in what many are calling a miracle.

07/02/2026

FYI

The InfantRisk Center helps moms, lactation consultants, and doctors evaluate safety risks to infants from medication exposure, and keep the mom breastfeeding.

06/15/2026

fYI

FDA, in collaboration with federal and state partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of three confirmed or suspected infant botulism illnesses. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-powdered-infant-formula-june-2026

Do not use any Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula.

06/04/2026

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VISUAL ABSTRACT 🖼️ This study successfully identifies potential lactation-specific miRNAs that may be shared between milk siblings, providing valuable insights and laying a foundation for future identification of milk kinship biomarkers. However, despite promising findings, current evidence remains insufficient to establish a definitive link between these miRNAs and milk kinship. Further research is required to confirm these findings.

Read more 🔗 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08903344261430156

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1. Erdoğan E, Ejder Apay S. Breastfeeding and Father Support: Bibliometric Analysis. Journal of Human Lactation. 2026;0(0). doi:10.1177/08903344261430128

05/19/2026

100% 🫂♥️

New research highlights an important takeaway: education alone may not be enough to improve breastfeeding outcomes.

A study on postpartum care centers found that while some practices improved with training, exclusive breastfeeding rates didn’t significantly change, pointing to the need for broader support systems.

💬 What do you think has the biggest impact on breastfeeding success early on?

Read more: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13006-026-00830-z