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Findings by Drs. Dara Mendez, Jill Demirci, and Esa Davis show that:
- Childbearing people who reported higher perceived stress were less likely to breastfeed exclusively
- Perceived social support moderated perceived stress, thereby increasing the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding
- Received social support did not moderate perceived stress; however, it directly increased the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding
- Overall, Black childbearing people in our study were less likely to exclusively breastfeed

According to Drs. Jill Demirci and Michele Levine recent research, detection of postpartum anxiety in clinical settings can be improved through addition of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale (PSAS) in routine screening. Timing of anxiety assessment should be considered between 6 to 8 weeks after birth.

Dr. Jill Demirci conducted a study on infant formula supplementation in hospitals and its impact on breastfeeding success.

Faculty members Dr. Jill Demirci and Dr. Debora Bogen evaluated the feasibility and impact of telelactation on breastfeeding duration and exclusivity among rural women.

Dr. Jill Demirci's recent work reviews the relationships between human milk, the infant gut microbiome, and necrotizing enterocolitis.

Jill Demirci, assistant professor, has been named the recipient of the 2021 Award of Excellence in Research from the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses.