Citation
Palmquist, Aunchalee E. L.; Perrin, Maryanne Tigchelaar; Cassar-Uhl, Diana; Gribble, Karleen D.; Bond, Angela B.; & Cassidy, Tanya (2019). Current Trends in Research on Human Milk Exchange for Infant Feeding. Journal of Human Lactation, 35(3), 453-477.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.URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0890334419850820Reference Type
Journal ArticleYear Published
2019Journal Title
Journal of Human LactationAuthor(s)
Palmquist, Aunchalee E. L.Perrin, Maryanne Tigchelaar
Cassar-Uhl, Diana
Gribble, Karleen D.
Bond, Angela B.
Cassidy, Tanya