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Maternal stress in the postpartum period is associated with altered human milk fatty acid composition
28 Sept 2022
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: Maternal stress in the postpartum period affects not only the mother, but also her newborn child who is at increased risk for a wide range of disorders later in life. The mechanisms underlying transmission of maternal stress to the child remain elusive. Human milk (HM) is a potential candidate and is an important source of fatty acid (FA), which are crucial for child (neuro)development. This...
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