Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Exclusive Breastfeeding

Exclusive breastfeeding is the practice of feeding an infant only breast milk, with no other liquids or solids apart from medicines or supplements when needed, and it is widely recommended for the first six months of life. Breast milk provides balanced nutrition and protective immune factors that support healthy gro…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 52× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2644-0105 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Exclusive breastfeeding is the practice of feeding an infant only breast milk, with no other liquids or solids apart from medicines or supplements when needed, and it is widely recommended for the first six months of life. Breast milk provides balanced nutrition and protective immune factors that support healthy growth and reduce the risk of infection and illness, while breastfeeding also supports the bond between parent and child. After six months, appropriate complementary foods are introduced alongside continued breastfeeding. Rates of exclusive breastfeeding are shaped by knowledge, beliefs, social and cultural factors, and the support available to mothers. Breastfeeding Biology publishes peer-reviewed research on lactation, infant feeding, and their determinants. Reported work includes studies of the determinants of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers of young infants, beliefs about exclusive breastfeeding among low-income women, the examination of maternal assets and breast milk expression, a home-based programme to promote perceived adequate milk, and the role of cultural and religious factors in infant feeding practices. Related research addresses complementary feeding and child growth. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to exclusive breastfeeding and the broader study of lactation and infant feeding.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2019

Examination of Maternal Assets and Breast Milk Expression

K. Bai YeonCorresponding author
Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey 07043
Exact topic Breastfeeding Biology Cited by 1 doi:10.14302/issn.2644-0105.jbfb-19-2752

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 52 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Exclusive Breastfeeding, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Breastfeeding Biology (ISSN 2644-0105).

Journal editorial board
Gail Christopher · United States Ann Anderson Berry · United States

This page summarises published research for orientation; it is not medical or professional advice.