Background X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (XLHED), the most common form of ectodermal dysplasia, is caused by mutations in the gene EDA. While only affected men develop the full-blown clinical picture, females who are heterozygous for an EDA mutation often also show symptoms such as hypodontia, hypotrichosis and hypohidrosis. These women may also suffer from malformations of the mam...

Breastfeeding exclusively provides a wide range of physical and psychological short- long-term health advantages for women their children. This research evaluated working-class women's awareness difficulties with exclusive breastfeeding in Vwang Community, Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria. A survey design was used the study where questionnaire as instrument data collectio...

background : due to the recognized benefits of breastfeeding, health policies have been based on the promotion of breastfeeding and it seems that one suitable way to promote breastfeeding is electronic learning. in this survey, the impact of a breastfeeding electronic education package on mothers’ knowledge of breastfeeding was evaluated. methods: this quasi-experimental and single blind study ...

BACKGROUND One of the elements of the broadening focus of health care beyond its traditional and restricted concept has been the increasing adoption quality of life approach to health care research and practice. OBJECTIVES To investigate the QOL of women in the third trimester of pregnancy and at 8 weeks postpartum and factors associated with the overall QOL. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three hun...

Background The positive effect of breastfeeding on the health of the mother, child and community has been globally accepted, but the rate of breastfeeding is still not at an acceptable level. Breastfeeding support can greatly influence the continuity and success of breastfeeding. This qualitative study aimed to explain the Iranian women’s experiences of breastfeeding support. Materials and Meth...

Breast milk (ASI) is the most complete and natural source of food or nutrition for babies. Breastfeeding an important activity in child care preparation future generations. Working mothers will encounter difficulties regarding timing between breastfeeding work. This type research descriptive research, namely observations carried out simultaneously at one time (once). The population this study w...

Background  Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and continued breastfeeding up to 2 years or more is a desirable approach for infant’s nutrition. A mother's breastfeeding empowerment is considered an important factor in promoting breastfeeding and identifying its facilitating factors can contribute to the development of effective policies and intervention. This study with a qualita...

introduction: breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to promote children's health. the purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between emotional intelligence and success of breastfeeding. materials and methods: in a cross-sectional study in referring of multiple health centers in shiraz, sample of 150 mothers with children aged one to three 3 years were selected usi...

objective: to determine the pattern of breastfeeding in infants who conceived by assisted reproductive techniques (art). materials and methods: in a cross-sectional study, 312 infants were selected by the non-random consecutive method from art infants who referred by royan institute to child health research department. infants were born between septembers 2007and september 2009 in tehran. infan...