Breastfeeding patterns and total volume of human milk consumed influence the development of the infant oral microbiome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The oral microbiome of breastfed infants is distinct from that of formula-fed infants. However, breastfeeding characteristics, such as time spent breastfeeding (min/24 h), breastfeeding frequency (number of breastfeeds per day), and human milk intake (ml/day) vary significantly between breastfeeding dyads.

Objectives

Given that human milk and breastfeeding exposures likely influence early colonisation of the infant oral microbiome, this study aimed to elucidate the impact of breastfeeding characteristics on the development of the infant oral microbiome.

Materials and methods

Oral swabs (n = 55) were collected from infants at three months of age, alongside breastfeeding data collected over a 24-hour period. Bacterial DNA profiles were analysed using f

SUBMITTER: Arishi RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11864009 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature