Factors associated with informal human milk sharing among donors and recipients: A mixed-methods systematic review.
Niamh VickersAnne MatthewsGillian PaulPublished in: PloS one (2024)
This review highlighted a multitude of factors that motivate, facilitate and impede the practice of informal human milk sharing. Future research is required to explore these factors further within broader geographical locations to enhance the generalizability and rigor of the body of knowledge. Further studies should consider the exploration of the experiences and psychological impact of informal human milk sharing on donors and recipients. The provision of human milk to all infants is an imperative public health endeavor and thus positioning this as a key benchmark for research and practice is crucial.