Am. J. Hum. Biol. 2020 Jan 29

Birth weight, birth order, and age at first solid food introduction influence child growth and body composition in 6- to 8-year-old Maya children: The importance of the first 1000?days of life.

Sanchez-Escobedo S, Azcorra H, Bogin B, Hoogesteijn AL, Sámano R, Varela-Silva MI, Dickinson F

To analyze the relationship of birth weight, birth order, breastfeeding duration, and age of introduction of solid foods with height, fat mass, and fa ... Read More

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Nestle Nutr Inst Workshop Ser

When Does It All Begin: What, When, and How Young Children Are Fed.

Bentley ME, Nulty AK

The first 2 years of life are a critical period to promote nutrition and dietary behaviors for optimal growth and development. Exclusive breastfeeding ... Read More

Source: PubMed

PLoS ONE

Contributions to human breast milk microbiome and enteromammary transfer of Bifidobacterium breve.

Kordy K, Gaufin T, Mwangi M, Li F, Cerini C, Lee DJ, Adisetiyo H, Woodward C, Pannaraj PS, Tobin NH, Aldrovandi GM

Increasing evidence supports the importance of the breast milk microbiome in seeding the infant gut. However, the origin of bacteria in milk and the p ... Read More

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JAMA Netw Open

Association of Parity and Breastfeeding With Risk of Early Natural Menopause.

Langton CR, Whitcomb BW, Purdue-Smithe AC, Sievert LL, Hankinson SE, Manson JE, Rosner BA, Bertone-Johnson ER

Pregnancy and breastfeeding prevent ovulation and may slow the depletion of the ovarian follicle pool. These factors may lower the risk of early menop ... Read More

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Open Access Maced J Med Sci

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hyponatremia in Preterm Infants.

Hao TK

Hyponatremia is the result of a negative sodium balance caused by inadequate salt intake or excessive salt loss due to immature renal or intestinal fu ... Read More

Source: PubMed