Maternal Breast Growth and Body Mass Index Are Associated with Low Milk Production in Women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal breast volume is determined by the quantity of glandular and adipose tissue, and it undergoes significant changes during pregnancy. These changes are intricately linked to the development of glandular tissue, which most likely reflects lactation capacity. Evidence indicates that women with overweight or obesity exhibit larger breast volume compared to those with a normal body mass index (BMI), emphasizing the close relationship between breast volume and maternal adiposity. Hence, we aim to investigate breast volume growth and maternal BMI as potential risk factors for low milk production.

Methods

Lactating women (n = 609) from the Perth metropolitan area in Western Australia between 2011 and 2023 were included in the analysis. Twenty-four-hour milk produc

SUBMITTER: Jin X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11397153 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature