Nutrient Intake and Plasma and Erythrocyte Content Among Lactating Mothers of Hospitalized Very Preterm Infants: Associations with Human Milk Composition.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Lactating mothers have increased nutritional requirements, but nutritional adequacy is difficult to achieve. Additionally, human milk (HM) composition depends on maternal diet. However, the nutritional intake and status of mothers with hospitalized very preterm infants (MHVPIs) (<32 weeks of gestational age) have rarely been assessed. Hence, the aim of the present study was to determine the intake of macronutrients, micronutrients, and lipids, as well as the nutritional status of MHVPIs. The results were compared with a group of HM donors (HMDs), and associations with HM composition were evaluated using multiple linear regression.

Methods

For dietary assessment, a 5-day dietary record including supplement intake was completed by 15 MHVPIs and 110 HMDs.

SUBMITTER: Keller K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12158112 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature