Journal of Breastfeeding Biology

Aims and Scope

Journal of Breastfeeding Biology (JBFB) is an open access peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the scientific exploration of breastfeeding. JBFB serves as a vital platform for cutting-edge research, reviews, and expert discussions on the biological, nutritional, immunological, and physiological aspects of breastfeeding.  Covering the latest scientific advancements in breastfeeding physiology, nutrition, and maternal-infant health.  
 

Scope of the Journal: JBFB welcomes original research, reviews, policy analyses, and expert commentaries on topics including:  

• Physiology & Pathophysiology of Breastfeeding: Understanding lactation mechanisms and maternal-infant interactions.  
• Nutritional & Immunological Properties of Breast Milk: Exploring its role in infant development and disease prevention.  
• Breastfeeding & Maternal Health: Examining the effects of lactation on maternal well-being, hormonal balance, and long-term health.  
• Psychological & Behavioral Aspects: Investigating the emotional and cognitive benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and child.  
• Public Health & Policy Perspectives: Addressing global breastfeeding trends, cultural influences, and healthcare policies.  
• Breastfeeding & Infant Development: Studying its impact on growth, immunity, and cognitive function.  
• Promotion & Protection of Breastfeeding: Strategies to support and encourage breastfeeding across diverse populations.  

Contributions from the following research areas are invited but not limited to the following branches 

• BMI
• Breast milk storage
• Mastitis
• Sociological influences upon breastfeeding
• Mother
• Nutrition
• Physiology
• Stress
• Breastfeeding benefits
• Milk synthesis
• Breastfeeding
• Family medicine
• Candida albicans
• Nursing
• Public health
• Self-efficacy
• Prenatal breastfeeding intentions
• Breastfeeding: immune system & antibodies
• Supplements
• Immunology
• Infant
• Absorption
• Clinical trials
• Domperidone
• Lactation
• Breast milk
• Ehealth
• Midwifery
• Pumping
• Home birth
• Adverse effects
• Caesarean section
• Mhealth
• Frenotomy
• Tongue-tie
• Galactagogues
• Internal mammary artery
• Human milk
• Glandular tissue
• Maternal health
• Exclusive breastfeeding
• Milk production
• Maternal child health
• Postnatal care
• Birth weight
• Socio-economic status
• Increase milk production
• Infant feeding
• Solid foods
• Parental stress
• Postnatal period
• Preterm infants
• Nutrition and fitness
• Deep breast pain
• Refugee women
• Partner support
• Postpartum weight
• Breastfeeding, duration
• Maternal immunity
• Neonatal nutrition
• Mother’s health
• Maternity protection
• Breastfeeding cessation
• Milk ejection
• Breastfeeding behavior
• Neonatal immunity
• Breast ailments
• Prelacteal feeding
• Lactate woman