SynthesisNutrients2024
Maternal Lifestyle Factors Affecting Breast Milk Composition and Infant Health: A Systematic Review.
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- Breastfeeding practices and attitudes among women in West Sumatra, Indonesia.Nutrition and health · 2026Article
- Infant Formula Affordability Negatively Impacts Parental Wellbeing, Financial Security and Safe Feeding Practices in the UK.Maternal & child nutrition · 2026Article
- Breast milk cytokines and infant growth trajectories in a low-income community in Bangladesh.Pediatric research · 2026Article
- Lactose quantification in human breast milk by gas chromatography - mass spectrometry.MethodsX · 2026Article
- Prevalence and determinants of undernutrition among lactating mothers in Jimma Town, Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study using Bayesian logistic regressionmodel.BMC women's health · 2026Article
- The Impact of Maternal Dietary Avoidance During Breastfeeding on Physical Growth and Social-Emotional Development in Infants with Food Allergies: A Prospective Cohort Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Association Between Human Milk-Targeted Metabolites and Maternal Characteristics: Targeted Metabolomic Profiling of Human Milk in Low-Income Settings.Metabolites · 2026Article
- Phthalate Metabolites in Maternal Urine and Breast Milk After Very Preterm Birth: Matrix Concordance.Toxics · 2026Article
- Dynamics and drivers of the human breast milk microbiome across lactation stages.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- From Preconception to Postnatal: Parental Risk Factors for Fetal-Infant Growth Faltering in LMICs-a Scoping Review (2020-2025).Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Review
- Adiposity-dependent adipokine-immunoglobulin interplay in mature breast milk.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Observational
- Maternal Extra Virgin Olive Oil Supplementation Enhances Offspring Immune Function: A Preclinical Study.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Factors That May Affect Breast Milk Macronutrient and Energy Content: A Critical Review.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Factors Associated with Anthropometry Z-Scores in Exclusively Breastfed Infants Aged 0-6 Months in 10 Cities of China.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Human milk oligosaccharide secretion dynamics during breastfeeding and its antimicrobial role: A systematic review.World journal of clinical pediatrics · 2025Article
- The Associations of Maternal Prepregnancy Body Mass Index With Human Milk Fatty Acid and Phospholipid Composition in the Observational Norwegian Human Milk Study.The Journal of nutrition · 2025Observational
- Does Maternal Diet Vary During the Postpartum Period According to Infant Feeding Type? The Observational Study GREEN MOTHER.Nutrients · 2025Observational
- Are protein substitutes available in Italy for infants with inherited metabolic diseases all the same?Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Unaltered 3'-sialyllactose and 6'-sialyllactose concentrations in human milk acutely after endurance exercise: a randomized crossover trial.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesBreast milk is a dynamic, personalized nutrition source, influenced by maternal diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors, which shape its composition and impact infant health. This review synthesizes evidence on the associations between maternal lifestyles (e.g., diet, physical activity, smoking), breast milk composition, and child health, offering insights for interventions to optimize breastfeeding benefits.
methodsWe searched Web of Science, Medline, Embase, and PubMed for studies published up to March 2024 using predefined terms.
resultsOut of 5244 articles, 20 studies met the inclusion criteria. Maternal Body Mass Index and macronutrient intake significantly affected breast milk fatty acid composition, influencing infant growth, cognitive development, and metabolic health. Micronutrient intake, particularly iodine, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins, was linked to better neurodevelopment and reduced atopic risks. Maternal diet and supplementation improved breast milk nutrient profiles and infant outcomes, though exposure to toxins like ochratoxin A raised concerns. Smoking was associated with altered milk composition, including lower osteopontin levels, potentially affecting infant immunity and growth.
conclusionsThis review emphasizes that adequate intake of key nutrients is essential for infant development, highlighting the need for policies that address nutritional deficiencies, promote healthy lifestyles, and reduce socio-economic barriers. These efforts can improve outcomes for both mothers and children, enhancing public health and reducing disparities.
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