The hidden universe of human milk microbiome: origin, composition, determinants, role, and future perspectives.

Alessandra ConsalesJacopo CerasaniGabriele SorrentinoDaniela MorniroliLorenzo ColomboFabio MoscaMaria Lorella Giannì

Published in: European journal of pediatrics (2022)

• We provide an overview on human milk microbiome, hopefully encouraging physicians to consider it among the other better-known breastfeeding benefits. • Further studies, with standardized and rigorous study designs to enhance accuracy and reproducibility of the results, are needed to deepen our knowledge of the human milk microbiota and its role in newborn and infant's health.

Keyphrases

human milk
low birth weight
preterm infants
healthcare
primary care
public health
mental health
preterm birth
health information
risk assessment
case control
climate change