The Role of Human Milk in Decreasing Necrotizing Enterocolitis Through Modulation of the Infant Gut Microbiome: A Scoping Review.

Jessica A DavisKelley BaumgartelMichael J MorowitzVivianna GiangrassoJill R Demirci

Published in: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association (2020)

Some evidence linking all three variables is provided in this review. Given the small number of available studies, and the limitations of those studies, more research is urgently needed to thoroughly understand the protection against necrotizing enterocolitis gained through the provision of human milk.

Keyphrases

human milk
low birth weight
preterm infants
preterm birth
case control
palliative care