Information Seeking Behavior and Strategies to Increase Milk Supply Among Breastfeeding Mothers in the United States.

Some breastfeeding mothers try to increase their milk supply through pharmaceutical, dietary, and behavioral strategies that vary in effectiveness. Information seeking behaviors may influence which strategies mothers use. To describe where mothers obtain information about increasing milk supply, describe the perceived influence of each information source on decision-making about strategies for increasing milk supply, and explore associations between information sources and mothers' use of galactagogues (i.

A Qualitative Study of Breastfeeding Experiences Among Mothers Who Used Galactagogues to Increase Their Milk Supply.

Objective: To qualitatively describe breastfeeding experiences among mothers who used galactagogues to increase their milk supply.

Design: One-time, semistructured phone interviews.

Setting: US.

Use of Galactagogues to Increase Milk Production Among Breastfeeding Mothers in the United States: A Descriptive Study.

Background: Perceived insufficient milk is a primary reason for early breastfeeding cessation. Some breastfeeding mothers may use galactagogues (ie, foods, beverages, herbal supplements, and pharmaceuticals) to try to increase milk supply. However, milk production requires frequent and effective milk removal, and there is limited evidence on the safety and efficacy of galactagogues.

Barriers and Facilitators to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Postpartum: A Qualitative Systematic Review.

Background: Postpartum weight retention increases the risk of long-term overweight and obesity and associated comorbidities. Healthy eating and physical activity are important lifestyle behaviors for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. However, these habits may be hard for women to adopt or maintain during the postpartum period.

Food Insecurity, Associated Health Behaviors, and Academic Performance Among Urban University Undergraduate Students.

Objective: To explore associations between food insecurity, health behaviors, and academic performance among undergraduates at a private, urban US university.

Methods: A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted among a convenience sample of New York University undergraduates. Multivariable logistic regression estimated associations of food security (using the 6-item US Household Food Security Survey Module) and health behaviors (fruit/vegetable, beverage and alcohol intakes, and sleep), self-rated health, and academic performance.

Barriers and facilitators to expressing milk on campus as a breastfeeding student.

Despite the growing student parent population, many postsecondary institutions in the United States (U.S.) lack sufficient lactation policies for students.

Constructing a fish metabolic network model.

We report the construction of a genome-wide fish metabolic network model, MetaFishNet, and its application to analyzing high throughput gene expression data. This model is a stepping stone to broader applications of fish systems biology, for example by guiding study design through comparison with human metabolism and the integration of multiple data types. MetaFishNet resources, including a pathway enrichment analysis tool, are accessible at http://metafishnet.