Breastfeeding, long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in colostrum, and infant mental development.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breastfeeding has been associated with improved neurodevelopment in children. However, it remains unknown to what extent nutritional advantages of breast milk may explain this relationship.

Objective

We assessed the role of parental psychosocial factors and colostrum long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LC-PUFA) levels in the relationship between breastfeeding and children's neurodevelopment.

Methods

A population-based birth cohort was established in the city of Sabadell (Catalonia, Spain) as part of the INMA-INfancia y Medio Ambiente Project. A total of 657 women were recruited during the first trimester of pregnancy. Information about parental characteristics and breastfeeding was obtained by using a questionnaire, and trained psychologists assessed men

SUBMITTER: Guxens M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9923846 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature