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The human milk microbiome is minimally associated with breastfeeding practicesThe human milk microbiome is dominated by typical oral and skin bacteria, suggesting that bacterial communities from the infant mouth and maternal skin contribute to the development of the human milk microbiome. It is postulated that breastfeeding characteristics, such as breastfeeding frequency and duration, could lead to different levels of exposure to oral and skin bacteria, and subsequently, altered bacterial profiles in human milk.
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Metagenomic Characterisation of the Gut Microbiome and Effect of Complementary Feeding on Bifidobacterium spp. in Australian InfantsComplementary feeding induces dramatic ecological shifts in the infant gut microbiota toward more diverse compositions and functional metabolic capacities, with potential implications for immune and metabolic health. The aim of this study was to examine whether the age at which solid foods are introduced differentially affects the microbiota in predominantly breastfed infants compared with predominantly formula-fed infants.
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Specific IgA, but Not IgG, in Human Milk from COVID-19-Infected Mothers Neutralizes SARS-CoV-2This study highlights the importance of human milk in providing anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 immunity to newborns. The highest protective activity of human milk against COVID-19 was found in colostrum from infected mothers.
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Designing evaluation plans for health promotion mHealth interventions: A case study of the Milk Man mobile appAn evaluation planning approach for mHealth interventions that could be adapted for use by health promotion practitioners and researchers
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Allergen shedding in human milk: Could it be key for immune system education and allergy prevention?In addition to being a source of nutrients for the developing newborn, human milk contains thousands of bioactive compounds, which influence infant health in the short-term as exemplified by its major benefits on infectious disease prevention. Many of the human milk compounds also have the required characteristics to instruct immune development and guide long-term health.
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Exclusive breastfeeding increased by an internet interventionExclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is acknowledged universally as the optimal feeding method for infants in order to provide the greatest health and...
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Early infant feeding and adiposity risk: from infancy to adulthoodIn our study, we aimed to examine early infant feeding and adiposity risk in a longitudinal cohort from birth to young adulthood using new as well as...
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EAACI food allergy and anaphylaxis guidelines: diagnosis and management of food allergyFood allergy can have significant effects on morbidity and quality of life and can be costly in terms of medical visits and treatments.
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Infant feeding and obesity risk in the childEarly nutrition in infancy may influence later child health outcomes including overweight through 'programming'.
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Nutritional supplements during breastfeedingThe aim was to review the use of supplements during lactation and to document the use of nutritional supplements in a cohort of breastfeeding mothers.