Breastfeeding and growth during infancy among offspring of mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breastfeeding (BF) may protect against obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus in children exposed to maternal diabetes in utero, but its effects on infant growth among this high-risk group have rarely been evaluated.

Objectives

The objective of this study was to evaluate BF intensity and duration in relation to infant growth from birth through 12 months among offspring of mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Methods

Prospective cohort of 464 GDM mother-infant dyads (28% White, 36% Hispanic, 26% Asian, 8% Black, 2% other). Weight and length measured at birth, 6-9 weeks, 6 months and 12 months. Categorized as intensive BF or formula feeding (FF) groups at 6-9 weeks (study baseline), and intensity from birth through 12 months as Group 1: consistent

SUBMITTER: Gunderson EP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6108892 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature