Maternal breastmilk, infant gut microbiome and the impact on preterm infant health.

Claire L GrangerNicholas D EmbletonJeremy M PalmerChristopher Andrew LambJanet E BerringtonChristopher J Stewart

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2020)

These impacts have long-term benefits for the child (and the mother) even after weaning. This benefit is likely due, in part, to modification of the infant gut microbiome by breastmilk microbes and bioactive components, and provide potential areas for research and novel therapies in preterm and other high-risk infants.

Keyphrases

mental health
low birth weight
preterm birth
gestational age
public health
healthcare
birth weight
human health
risk assessment
climate change
body mass index
weight loss
acute respiratory distress syndrome
weight gain
tissue engineering