The effects of storage conditions on long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, lipid mediators, and antioxidants in donor human milk – a review

Mother's own breast milk is the accepted best practice for feeding neonates [1] and exclusive breast feeding for the first six months of life is recommended [2] for term infants. For preterm infants as well, mother's own breast milk is the favoured feeding choice. However, it may need to be fortified to accommodate the preterm infant's requirements [3]. Producing an inadequate milk supply is nearly three times more likely in preterm mothers than in term mothers [4]. Underlying reasons can be physiological, such as incomplete development of the mammary glands, or poor hormonal response, as well as psychological [5].

Source: Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids - July 12, 2019 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Isabell Nessel, Minesh Khashu, Simon C Dyall Source Type: research