Research
Search our archive of research into both the theory and practice of breastfeeding.
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This section of the site contains our research archive. You can search the archive to find a piece of research on a particular topic.
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Latest research
For the latest research, follow the links below. Items are listed in order of publication, with the most recent first.
Review confirms impact of kangaroo care for procedural pain - 15 Feb 2010
Review of the literature confirms impact of kangaroo care for procedural pain
Impact of skin-to-skin contact on exclusive breastfeeding - 15 Feb 2010
Study confirms the impact of skin-to-skin contact on exclusive breastfeeding
Doubt cast on link between DHA and intelligence - 15 Feb 2010
Doubt cast on the role of DHA in breastmilk and fortified formula in increasing intelligence
Breastfeeding support groups – why some work and some don't - 15 Feb 2010
Breastfeeding support groups – insight into why some work and some don’t
Lactation reduces incidence of metabolic syndrome - 11 Feb 2010
Lactation reduces incidence of metabolic syndrome among women of reproductive age
