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Maternal folate status and lactation.

D L O'Connor1, T Green, M F Picciano

  • 1Ross Products Division, Abbott Laboratories, Dept. of Pediatric Nutrition Research and Development, Columbus, Ohio 43215-1724, USA. usabtgsl@ibmmail.com

Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia
|July 1, 1997
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Adequate folate (vitamin B9) intake is crucial during lactation for both maternal and infant health. Research indicates many women have insufficient folate levels, suggesting current recommendations may be too low.

Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Maternal and Child Health

Background:

  • Folate is essential for DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis, with increased needs during pregnancy and lactation.
  • While folate's importance in pregnancy is recognized, its role during lactation is less understood.
  • Suboptimal folate status can have significant health implications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of folate's role during lactation.
  • To assess the adequacy of folate intake in lactating women.
  • To consider the health consequences of inadequate folate for mothers and infants.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on folate intake and status during lactation.
  • Analysis of existing recommendations for folate intake.

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  • Synthesis of evidence on the effects of maternal folate status on milk folate and health outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Limited studies suggest many lactating women have inadequate folate intake.
    • Current recommended folate intakes may be insufficient.
    • Severe maternal folate deficiency impacts milk folate, but suboptimal levels pose risks.

    Conclusions:

    • Folate is vital during lactation for maternal and infant well-being.
    • There is a need to re-evaluate and potentially increase recommended folate intake for lactating women.
    • Further research is warranted to fully understand the long-term impacts of maternal folate status during lactation.