Maternal Distress and Social Support Are Linked to Human Milk Immune Properties

Maternal Distress and Social Support Are Linked to Human Milk Immune Properties

Possible alterations of maternal immune function due to psychological stress may reflect immunoactive factor levels in breast milk. This study aimed to assess the association between maternal distress and breast milk levels of secretory IgA (SIgA), IgM, IgG, and lactoferrin (LF). We hypothesized tha...

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Main Authors: Anna Ziomkiewicz, Anna Apanasewicz, Dariusz P. Danel, Magdalena Babiszewska, Magdalena Piosek, Magdalena Orczyk-Pawiłowicz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
breast milk
immunoactive factors
cortisol
maternal stress
social support
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/6/1857

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