Macronutrient concentrations in human milk beyond the first half year of lactation: a cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Human milk composition is dynamic. While extensive research has focused on its macronutrient concentrations during the first 6 months of lactation, limited research exists for extended lactation periods. This study aims to examine the nutritional composition of human milk during these longer lactation phases.

Design

A retrospective longitudinal cohort study performed within the National Dutch Human Milk Bank.

Participants

We selected donors who had provided milk donations at least once after the 6-month postpartum mark.

Main outcome measures

The Miris Human Milk Analyser was used to analyse macronutrient concentrations in the milk samples. Linear mixed models were used for longitudinal analysis of these concentrations, factoring in time variables esta

SUBMITTER: Muts J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12013562 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature