Impact Factor
3.22
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
2.15
630 total citations
h5-index
32
h5 depth signal
Cited share
63.1%
188 of 298
Total citations
630
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.95
External metric anchor
Self-citation
11.1%
70 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
749
Turkey
144
China
75
Canada
55
Spain
50
Citing Fields of Research
Obstetrics/Gynecology
1,179
Nutrition & Dietetics
384
Healthcare Policy
142
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
46
Dairy & Animal Science
39
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
2,521
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
298
188 cited publications
Last 12 months
157
14.3 publications/month
Open access share
0.6%
1 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
749 citing publications
Leading citing field
Obstetrics/Gynecology
1,179 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, spring 2006-
v1n1, spring 2006-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
Broad Categories
Nutritional Sciences
Obstetrics/Gynecology
MeSH Descriptors
Breast Feeding
Infant
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1177/15568253261499630
Open DOI
Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Tandem Breastfeeding in Türkiye: Health Care Professionals’ Knowledge and Counseling Practices
Background: Evidence on health care professionals’ knowledge and counseling practices regarding breastfeeding during pregnancy and tandem breastfeeding remains limited. Objective: To assess health care professionals’ factual and self-per...
02
DOI 10.1177/15568253261496712
Open DOI
Enhancing Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Breastfeeding Outcomes in Primiparous Women Through a Midwifery-Led Mobile Health Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Introduction: Maternal confidence is essential for initiating and maintaining breastfeeding. Although professional breastfeeding support is important, traditional face-to-face counseling may be constrained by limited time, workforce, and...
03
DOI 10.1177/15568253261496623
Open DOI
LGBTQ+ Parents and Infant Feeding: An Analysis of the Household Pulse Survey Dataset
Purpose: Human milk is the optimal food for newborns; however, infant feeding practices of parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, or sexual and gender minorities (LGBTQ+) are largely unknown. The purpose of this study was ...
04
DOI 10.1177/15568253261496655
Open DOI
Modifiable Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding at NICU Discharge among Infants Born before 32 Weeks’ Gestation: A Cross-Sectional Study in Malaysia
Background: Mothers of preterm infants often face unique challenges in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which may adversely affect breastfeeding outcomes. Aim: To determine the rate of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) at NICU discha...
05
DOI 10.1177/15568253261496653
Open DOI
Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative and Breastfeeding Outcomes Across Social Determinants of Health in Oklahoma, USA: A Secondary Data Analysis
Background: Breastfeeding improves maternal and infant health, reducing risks of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and infant mortality. Despite national gains in breastfeeding initiation, disparities persist in exclusivity and d...
06
DOI 10.1177/15568253261494547
Open DOI
Human Milk Melatonin Across Early Lactation in Preterm Birth: Maternal, Pregnancy, and Neonatal Correlates
Background: Melatonin is a multipotent neuroendocrine transducer. Human-milk melatonin is the sole source of exogenous melatonin in the neonatal period, this being especially true for premature infants. This study aimed to examine matern...
07
DOI 10.1177/15568253261494524
Open DOI
Breastfeeding Cessation Across Gestational Ages Among First-Time U.S. Mothers before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2016–2021
Background: The early COVID-19 pandemic period, with contact restrictions that affected in-hospital supports, provides a unique opportunity to examine changes in population-based breastfeeding cessation rates across the full spectrum of ...
08
DOI 10.1177/15568253261492465
Open DOI
The Relationship Between Childhood Traumas and Breastfeeding Trauma in Women: Web-Based Survey
Background: Women’s traumatic experiences can cause physical and emotional health problems, and these problems may intensify during the postpartum period. Objective: The study aimed to examine the relationship between traumatic breastfee...
09
DOI 10.1177/15568253261492475
Open DOI
To Interrupt or Not to Interrupt? A Case-Based Survey on Physician Management of Breastfeeding After Radiological Imaging and Medication in the Emergency Department
Background: Maternal illness requiring medication or diagnostic imaging may challenge breastfeeding continuation, particularly in emergency departments (ED), where rapid clinical decisions are required. This study aimed to evaluate emerg...
10
DOI 10.1177/15568253261490298
Open DOI
Effect of Hot Pads Applied to the Breast During Episiotomy Repair on the Amount of Milk, Breastfeeding Motivation, and Perception of Insufficient Milk: A Randomized Controlled Study
Background: Supportive interventions during episiotomy repair in the immediate postpartum period are essential to help women sustain breastfeeding motivation. Objectives: This study determined the effects of hot pad (HP) application to t...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
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