The mediation effect of breastfeeding duration on the relationship between maternal preconception BMI and childhood nutritional risk.

Kate E Braddon Charles Donald George Keown-Stoneman Cindy-Lee DennisXuedi LiJonathon L MaguireDeborah L O'ConnorJessica A OmandJanis Randall SimpsonCatherine S Birken

Published in: European journal of clinical nutrition (2024)

Total breastfeeding duration showed to mediate part of the association between maternal preconception BMI and child nutritional risk. Interventions to support breastfeeding in those with higher maternal preconception BMI should be evaluated for their potential effect in reducing nutritional risk in young children.

Keyphrases

body mass index
preterm infants
birth weight
weight gain
pregnancy outcomes
physical activity
young adults
depressive symptoms
social support
weight loss