Impact of maternal nutrition on breastmilk composition. Human milk is the best source of nutrition for infants, as it contains essential. The composition of human milk is influenced by many maternal, infant. The impact of maternal diet during pregnancy and lactation. May 28, 20 relationship between the fa composition of breast milk and maternal blood. Breastmilk composition australian breastfeeding association. Breast milk contents of dha, epa, aa, n3 lcpufa, and n6 lcpufa, as well as. You may be eager to lose any extra pounds gained during pregnancy. Aug, 2019 impact of maternal characteristics on human milk oligosaccharide composition over the first 4 months of lactation in a cohort of healthy european mothers skip to main content thank you for. The maternal diet seems to have no impact on the macronutrient milk composition. In addition, exercise has been shown to improve bone mineral density bmd in. Many studies indicate that maternal diet can influence human milk composition, especially the fatty acid profile 18,19. Introduction the diet and nutrition survey of infants and young children dnsiyc is due to collect data on the volume of breast milk consumed by breastfed infants through the use of. Methods breast milk of full expression of one side breast from 436 urban chinese lactating mothers at 511 days, 1230 days, 3160 days.
There are many advantages of breast milk for infants. Factors other than maternal diet may play a role in breast milk fatty. Fat content and fa composition of breast milk were associated with maternal age, bmi, supplement use and infant age. To gather the quantitative evidence on this issue, we carried out a. Human milk protein concentration is not affected by maternal diet, but.
Factors other than maternal diet may play a role in breast milk fatty acid composition. For example, we know that the fats in a breastfeeding mothers diet influences the fatty acids in her breastmilk but we dont know what that means for infant health or breast health. Women who are breastfeeding should eat a wellbalanced diet and drink to thirst. The nutritional components of breastmilk are either made in the milk making cells of the breast, are sourced from the mothers diet or from maternal stores. Breast milk fatty acid profile in relation to infant. Several studies have established the relevance of the fatty acid composition of breast milk and its direct association with the diet of the mother during pregnancy and lactation 15. The effect of ramadan on maternal nutrition and composition. Impact of maternal diet on human milk composition among. Human milk content or at least one food protocol within the first 12 months of life with valid test. Composition and variation of the human milk microbiota are.
In addition, maternal diet 12 and nutrient content in human milk 11, have been recently proposed as factors that may in. In this work the general characteristics of breast milk and milk lipids, as well as the influence of maternal diet on composition of fatty acids in breast milk, are discussed. Maternal obesity, breast milk composition, and infant growth. Breast milk composition and infant nutrient intakes during the first 12. The amount of variability in human milk attributable to diet remains mostly unknown. Effects of maternal dietary intake on human milk composition. Breast milk nutrient profiles showed no significant differences between the mothers of different ethnicities in their macronutrient protein, fat. Fat and energy contents of expressed human breast milk in. Breast milk fatty acid composition and fatty acid intake.
Human milk also contains many hundreds to thousands of distinct bioactive molecules that protect against infection and inflammation and contribute to immune maturation, organ development, and healthy microbial colonization. Maternal diet alters the breast milk microbiome and microbial. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the u. Macro and micronutrients of human milk composition. There is a lack of literature on the effect of maternal diet on breastmilk composition. N2 the composition of human milk can be affected by the diet consumed by the lactating woman. Maternal diet and breastmilk components the institute for. Jan 08, 2018 milk mob comment by anne eglash md, ibclc, fabm. Key words lactation, diet, body composition, milk volume, milk composition, nutrient requirements introduction lactational performance appears to be preserved over a wide range of maternal states. The composition of human milk is the biologic norm for infant nutrition. In addition, the link between maternal diet and fat content and fa composition of breast milk was adjusted for potential confounding factors such as maternal age, bmi, supplement use and infant age. Impact of maternal diet on human milk composition and neurological. In 17 studies, breast milk was obtained by manual expression 18, 21, 22, 2729, 3234, 36, 38, 39, 41, 42, 46, 47, 50.
The gross composition of human milk is remarkably constant among women of varying nutritional status. Maternal obesity, breast milk composition, and infant growth milk the safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. The concentrations of various forms of fatty acid in breast milk varied. Effects of diet and exercise on maternal body composition and breast milk components. Maternal diet during pregnancy is related with the infant. The cholesterol content of breast milk is highly variable and is related to the duration of breastfeeding, maternal age, maternal diet, season and place of residence.
This is an important question to understand to provide guidance on interventions and recommendations. Dec 28, 2019 in addition to the risks of secondhand smoke for all exposed infants, the chemicals found in tobacco, including nicotine, can be passed from a breastfeeding mother who uses tobacco to her infant through breast milk. Dietary intakes of epa, dha, n3 fa, n6 fa, sfa and pufa were positively correlated with the corresponding fa in the milk samples. Impact of maternal diet on human milk composition and. Although breast milk may be considered perfect nutrition, its composition is variable. However, certain types of seafood should be consumed in a limited amount and some mothers may wish to restrict caffeine while breastfeeding.
Breast milk contents of dha, epa, aa, n3 lcpufa, and n6 lcpufa, as well as the aadha ratio and the n6n3 lcpufa. Most original studies that reported a dietary influence on breast milk composition did not assess diet directly, did not quantify its association with. Breast milk or mothers milk is milk produced by mammary glands located in the breast of a human female to feed a child. The relative contribution of fat to the total energy intake recommended during breastfeeding is the. Mar, 2017 fat content and fa composition of breast milk were associated with maternal age, bmi, supplement use and infant age. Smoking also decreases maternal milk supply, likely through the effect of nicotine, which lowers serum prolactin levels. The composition of human milk is dynamic and can vary according to many maternal factors, such as diet and nutritional status. Milk is the primary source of nutrition for newborns before they are able to eat and digest other foods. Maternal nutrition is an obvious candidate, but the. The aim of our research was to evaluate the impact of maternal diet, with speci.
May 20, 2019 many studies indicate that maternal diet can influence human milk composition, especially the fatty acid profile 18,19. Around day 3 after birth, a mothers breastmilk comes in and this represents a period of increased milk production to support the needs of the rapidly growing baby. Protein concentration is highest in breast milk of mothers aged 2030. Most original studies that reported a dietary influence on breastmilk composition did not assess diet directly, did not quantify its association with milk composition, or both. Because exercise increases mobilization and utilization of fatty acids, maternal activity may also influence the amount of lcpufa in breast milk. Maternal nutrition and body composition during breastfeeding. Breast milk fatty acid profile in relation to infant growth. Maternal nutrition and body composition during breastfeeding ncbi. The objective of this study is to determine the effect of ramadan fasting on. The human milk microbiota is modulated by maternal diet. Milk composition nutrition during lactation ncbi bookshelf.
Breastfeeding and maternal nutrition frequently asked. Effects of diet and exercise on maternal body composition. The nutritional components of breastmilk are either made in the milk making cells of the breast, are. Impact of maternal characteristics on human milk oligosaccharide composition over the first 4 months of lactation in a cohort of healthy european mothers skip to main content thank you for. The aim of the present study was to explore associations between maternal postpartum diet and levels of creactive protein crp and interleukin6 il6 in breast milk at 1 and 3months. During prolonged lactation, the fat energy contribution of breast milk to the infant diet might be significant. Milk fat synthesis and composition milk fat consists predominantly of pufa, which represent about 98g100g milk total fat and are synthesized from glycerol and nefa in the alveolar cells of the mammary gland jensen, 1999.
It is widely reported that maternal diet influences the nutritional composition of breast milk. Maternal nutrition and breastfeeding health encyclopedia. Participants were 174 motherinfant dyads from the mothers and infants linked for health milk study, who provided breast milk samples. T1 effects of maternal dietary intake on human milk composition. This is not consistent with results of other studies, reporting an impact of maternal fat consumption on the fat composition of breast milk. Breast milk fatty acid composition and fatty acid intake of. The influence of maternal diet on breast milk composition is complex. Additionally, differences in breast milk composition due to maternal diet may contribute to the infant gut microbiome in breastfed infants. This is a pdf file of an unedited manuscript that has been. Polyunsaturated fatty acids in maternal diet, breast milk. Maternal diet alters the breast milk microbiome and. Predictors of breast milk macronutrient composition in filipino mothers.
Frequently asked questions on breastfeeding and maternal nutrition q q should breastfeeding mothers take extra vitamins and minerals. Fat content in breast milk and maternal diet are highly. Pdf impact of maternal nutrition on breastmilk composition. Maternal diet, breastfeeding capacity, and lactational. Breastmilk is rich in the vitamins and minerals needed to protect an infants health and promote growth and development. The impact of maternal diet during pregnancy and lactation on. In cases of more severe malnutrition for example, in developing countries, both the volume and the macronutrient composition of breast milk may be affected. Breast milk exclusive breastfeeding widely recommended optimal nutrition for health, growth and development a highly complex mixture of nutrients dissolved or emulsified in water human milk composition is influenced by. Maternal diet and breastmilk components the institute. However, milk production normally affects maternal body composition and nutritional status, and lactating women have increased nutrient demands. Many factors can affect the volume and composition of breast milk. In examining the evidence concerning the influence of maternal nutrition on human milk composition, the subcommittee considered the broad spectrum of. Maternal obesity, breast milk composition, and infant.
Breast milk composition partially depends from maternal bmi, with only a higher carbohydrate concentration in the obese women. Keywords maternal nutritional physiological phenomena maternal welfare infant welfare nutrition policy health promotion. The importance of maternal nutrition during breastfeeding. Breastmilk composition is not constant and varies with stage of. Differences exist in breast milk fatty acid composition in different ethnic groups in the same region, although no difference was demonstrated in the diet analysis. In addition to the risks of secondhand smoke for all exposed infants, the chemicals found in tobacco, including nicotine, can be passed from a breastfeeding mother who uses tobacco to her infant through breast milk. Women who are breastfeeding or pumping milk to feed their babies often ask, do i need to be on a special diet. Relationship between the fa composition of breast milk and maternal blood. Impact of maternal diet on human milk composition and neurological development of infants sheila m innis 1 from the nutrition and metabolism research program, child and family research institute, department of pediatrics, faculty of medicine, university of british columbia, vancouver, canada. In most cases, the best way to get adequate dietary energy calories and nutrients is to eat a healthy, wellbalanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, and a.
Oct 04, 2017 maternal obesity, breast milk composition, and infant growth milk the safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Maternal diet body composition and lactation 297 materials and methods a 4month longitudinal study was designed which consisted ofstages ofscreening, postpartum counseling, and observational studies at birth, 1, 2, 3, and 4 months postpartum. The relative contribution of fat to the total energy intake recommended during breastfeeding is the same as the one recommended for the general population. How changes in maternal diet impact human milk oligosaccharides and the milk microbio. Longchain polyunsaturated fatty acids lcpufa are essential for infant growth and development, and amounts in breast milk depend on maternal diet and body stores. Effects of diet and exercise on maternal body composition and. We examined the relationship of maternal diet during pregnancy with the infant stool microbiome in 6weekold infants and identified associations within delivery mode groups. Mothers should be encouraged to eat a healthy and diverse diet external icon. Many studies indicate that the maternal diet is an important factor affecting human milk composition. Human milk expressed by mothers who have been lactating for 1 year has significantly increased fat and energy contents, compared with milk expressed by women who have been lactating for shorter periods. Fa levels in breast milk and maternal diet are highly correlated. How the milk microbiota is modulated is a matter of debate one hypothesis is that the mothers diet may help in shaping the human milk microbiota.
Different studies determined the associations and effects of some maternal dietary intake of micro and macronutrients and its reflection in human milk. Feeding capacity, and lactational infertility from the charter of the united nations university article i purposes and structure the united nations university shall be an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate training and dissemination of knowledge in furtherance of the purposes and. Maternal diet alters the breast milk microbiome and microbial gene content. It was long thought that breast milk composition was fairly uniform among. Influences on compositional differences of human milk include maternal and environmental factors and the expression andmanagement. Only studies that provided quantitative information on both. Generally, women do not need to limit or avoid specific foods while breastfeeding. Effect of maternal diet and body composition on lactational. Maternal intake during breastfeeding has the potential to significantly impact both infant and maternal health. Pdf impact of maternal diet on human milk composition among.
How adequate is the typical diet of a breastfeeding mom in the us. The concentration of vitamin e in breast milk is sensitive to maternal intake. Breast milk macronutrient composition and the associated. Do breastfeeding mothers need nutritional supplements.