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Maternal Factors Affecting the Macronutrient Composition of Transitional Human Milk
1Department of Nursing, Research Institute for Biomedical & HealthScience, Konkuk University, Chungju 27478, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea.
Summary
Maternal diet and breastfeeding LATCH scores significantly impact human milk (HM) energy and macronutrient composition. Postpartum stress, sleep quality, and spousal support did not show a significant association with HM content.
Area of Science:
- Human milk composition
- Maternal nutrition
- Lactation physiology
Background:
- Human milk (HM) is crucial for infant nutrition.
- Understanding factors influencing HM composition is vital for infant health.
- Maternal health and lifestyle may affect HM quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of maternal factors on human milk macronutrient composition and energy.
- To identify key maternal characteristics affecting human milk energy content.
- To determine the relationship between maternal diet, stress, sleep, spousal support, and breastfeeding assessment scores with HM composition.
Main Methods:
- Study included 159 breastfeeding mothers in Seoul, Korea.
- Data collected via questionnaires on maternal characteristics, stress, sleep, spousal support, and diet.
- Human milk (HM) composition analyzed using Miris® HM analyzer; LATCH scores recorded.
Main Results:
- Maternal dietary intake positively correlated with HM energy (% energy from carbohydrates and fat).
- LATCH scores showed a positive association with HM energy.
- Postpartum stress, sleep quality, and spousal support were not significantly associated with HM macronutrient composition.
Conclusions:
- Maternal dietary intake and LATCH scores are significant determinants of human milk energy and macronutrient content.
- Postpartum stress, sleep quality, and spousal support do not appear to influence HM composition in this cohort.
- Findings highlight the importance of maternal nutrition and effective breastfeeding practices for optimizing human milk quality.
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