Embedding consumer and community involvement in antenatal healthcare research: A methodological approach and perspectives of culturally and linguistically diverse women in Australia.

Background: Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) in healthcare research ensures that the needs of target populations are met through active collaboration between consumers, communities, and researchers. For culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women in Australia, disparities in antenatal healthcare are pronounced due to barriers such as language, cultural differences, and systemic inequities. Inclusive CCI can help identify healthcare gaps and improve care.

Effectiveness of layperson-based interventions in promoting exclusive breastfeeding: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of layperson-based interventions in sustaining exclusive breastfeeding and to identify the optimal characteristics of such layperson-led strategies for promoting exclusive breastfeeding.

Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using a comprehensive search in seven electronic databases from their inception to January 2024. Two independent reviewers assessed the risk of bias using version 2 of the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool for randomized trials.

South Asian women's views on and experiences of maternity care services in Hong Kong: A qualitative study.

Background: Health disparities among ethnic minority and migrant women can lead to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. This study explores the maternity care experiences of South Asian women in Hong Kong, providing insights for woman-centred and culturally responsive care in the East Asia.

Objective: To understand South Asian women's views and experiences regarding maternity care services in Hong Kong.

Exploring South Asian women's perspectives and experiences of maternity care services: A qualitative evidence synthesis.

Background: The United Nations Women and other sources have highlighted the poor maternal and neonatal care experienced by South Asian women, emphasizing the need to understand the cultural factors and specific experiences that influence their health-seeking behavior. This understanding is crucial for achieving health equity and improving health outcomes for women and infants.

Objectives: This study aims to examine and synthesize qualitative evidence on the perspectives and experiences of South Asian women regarding maternity care services in destination countries.

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine-mediated antibodies in human breast milk and their association with breast milk microbiota composition.

Newborns can acquire immunological protection to SARS-CoV-2 through vaccine-conferred antibodies in human breast milk. However, there are some concerns around lactating mothers with regards to potential short- and long-term adverse events and vaccine-induced changes to their breast milk microbiome composition, which helps shape the early-life microbiome. Thus, we sought to explore if SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine could change breast milk microbiota and how the changes impact the levels of antibodies in breast milk.