Breastfeeding Medicine
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Aims & Scope
Breastfeeding Medicine provides unparalleled peer-reviewed research, protocols, and clinical applications to ensure optimal care for mother and infant. The Journal answers the growing demand for evidence-based research and explores the immediate and long-term outcomes of breastfeeding, including its epidemiologic, physiologic, and psychological benefits. It is the exclusive source of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocols. Breastfeeding Medicine coverage includes: Breastfeeding recommendations and protocols Health consequences of artificial feeding Physiology of lactation and biochemistry of breast milk Optimal nutrition for the breastfeeding mother Breastfeeding indications and contraindications Managing breastfeeding discomfort, pain, and other complications Breastfeeding the premature or sick infant Breastfeeding in the chronically ill mother Management of the breastfeeding mother on medication Infectious disease transmission through breast milk and breastfeeding The collection and storage of human milk and human milk banking Measuring the impact of being a “baby-friendly” hospital Cultural competence and cultural sensitivity International public health issues including social and economic issues.
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OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
PEDIATRICS
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
PEDIATRICS
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisBreastfeeding Medicine (acronym: breastfeedingmed, abbr: BREASTFEED MED, ISSN: 1556-8253) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc. in United States since 2006. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.10, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.686 (Q1), an H-index of 67.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 142 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,109 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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