Article
Nursing
Lindsay Ellsworth, Julie Sturza, Kate Stanley
Summary: The study revealed that most mothers have limited knowledge about donor human milk and milk banks, and have not received sufficient counseling from medical providers. While participants had positive attitudes towards donor human milk, they tended to choose formula over donor human milk when making decisions. Additionally, if donor human milk was the only option, they preferred milk from a relative or friend over milk banks.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Vanessa Clifford, Laura D. Klein, Christine Sulfaro, Tass Karalis, Veronica Hoad, Iain Gosbell, Joanne Pink
Summary: Definitive criteria for microbial screening of pasteurized donor human milk are not well established and international recommendations vary. Our study found a discard proportion of 6.7% using United Kingdom guidelines, but applying European Milk Bank Association recommendations could lead to a much higher discard rate of approximately 23.3%. Further research is needed to understand and justify these stringent criteria.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Ce Tian, Yamin Li, Lee Soowon, Ying Xu, Qin Zhu, Hong Zhao
Summary: This study aimed to explore the knowledge and attitude about donor milk among lactating women in mainland China. Factors such as educational level, parity, and infants' birth conditions were found to be associated with participants' knowledge and attitude. While most participants had positive attitudes towards donor milk, there were gaps in their knowledge that need to be addressed.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Amy Gates, Amy B. Hair, Ariel A. Salas, Amy B. Thompson, Brian K. Stansfield
Summary: This study compared the nutrient content of commercial pooled donor human milk (DHM) with that of early and mature preterm human milk. The results showed that DHM had significantly lower protein, sodium, chloride, potassium, and zinc content compared to preterm human milk. However, there were no statistical differences in calorie, carbohydrate, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin D content between DHM and preterm human milk. These findings have important implications for designing human milk-based feeding plans.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Rachael L. Lamb, Jillian J. Haszard, Helen M. J. Little, Anthea F. Franks, Maggie G. Meeks
Summary: This study analyzed the macronutrient characteristics and energy content of human milk donated to a milk bank in New Zealand, as well as the impact of Holder pasteurization on these nutrients. The results showed variations in energy, fat, protein, and carbohydrate content between preterm and term milk, with no significant effect of pasteurization on these values.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Reka A. Vass, Gabriella Kiss, Edward F. Bell, Robert D. Roghair, Attila Miseta, Jozsef Bodis, Simone Funke, Tibor Ertl
Summary: Pituitary hormones like prolactin and luteinizing hormone were found to be higher in breast milk from mothers of preterm infants compared to term infants. Infant formulas have higher total protein content but do not contain detectable levels of pituitary hormones.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lingyu Fang, Meili Zhang, Lianqiang Wu, Ruiquan Wang, Bangbang Lin, Jianfeng Yao, Dongmei Chen
Summary: The study demonstrated that preterm donor milk does not impact the growth of very-low-birth-weight infants, but significantly reduces feeding intolerance, shortens hospitalization time, and provides protective effects against necrotizing enterocolitis and sepsis. This suggests that preterm donor milk may lower the rate of infection in preterm infants and is worth promoting.
FOOD & NUTRITION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Hande Z. Ulus, Merve Yasemin Tekbudak, Jonathan C. Allen
Summary: The research aimed to concentrate human milk in a milk bank setting by precipitating lactose, in order to increase its caloric and protein density while avoiding the side effects of high osmolality. The results showed that lactose and osmolality were significantly reduced in the concentrated milk without significant protein loss. This method could potentially provide a simple and low-cost solution for feeding preterm infants with higher nutrient density and no non-human components.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mariana Muelbert, Tanith Alexander, Mark H. Vickers, Jane E. Harding, Laura Galante, Frank H. Bloomfield
Summary: Glucocorticoids (GCs), including cortisol and cortisone, are regulators of physiological responses and are present in breast milk. This study found that cortisol concentrations in breast milk increased over time, while cortisone concentrations remained stable. The use of antenatal corticosteroids, maternal stress, depression, and obesity were all associated with the concentration of GCs in breast milk.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Kely de Paula Correa, Monique Ellen Torres da Silva, Davi Rocha Bernardes de Oliveira, Andre Fernando de Oliveira, Igor Jose Boggione Santos, Eduardo Basilio de Oliveira, Jane Selia dos Reis Coimbra
Summary: This study evaluated six homogenizers for reducing fat retention in gastric tubes used to feed premature infants. The mixing processor and ultrasound probe were found to significantly reduce fat retention without negatively impacting fatty acid and protein profiles. The mixing processor demonstrated low energy density and processing costs.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Agnieszka Bzikowska-Jura, Natalia Machaj, Piotr Sobieraj, Olga Barbarska, Gabriela Oledzka, Aleksandra Wesolowska
Summary: The primary aim of the study was to evaluate the variability in macronutrient content of donor human milk and investigate the impact of maternal factors and feeding practices. Results showed no significant differences in energy and macronutrient content of the milk, although fat concentration was positively correlated with afternoon feedings. The method of feeding did not affect the nutritional value of the milk.
Article
Pediatrics
Chia-Huei Chen, Hui-Ya Chiu, Szu-Chia Lee, Hung-Yang Chang, Jui-Hsing Chang, Yen-Ju Chen, Lin Kang, Shang-Po Shen, Yung-Chieh Lin
Summary: This study compared the growth outcomes of very preterm infants in rural areas before and after the implementation of a new nutritional protocol through metropolitan human milk banks. The results showed that the group after the new implementation had significantly increased bodyweight z-score at term equivalent age, indicating the potential benefits of modern human milk banks in improving growth outcomes for very preterm infants. More distribution sites of milk banks should be encouraged to further support these positive outcomes.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jose David Pineiro-Ramos, Anna Parra-Llorca, Isabel Ten-Domenech, Maria Gormaz, Amparo Ramon-Beltran, Maria Cernada, Guillermo Quintas, Maria Carmen Collado, Julia Kuligowski, Maximo Vento
Summary: The study revealed significant differences in metabolic signatures and microbiota composition between own mother's milk and donor human milk, showing that feeding different types of milk can impact the metabolism and microbiota of preterm infants. This information could lead to new hypotheses and further studies to assess the short- and long-term implications of these changes.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Tania Perrin, Pierre Pradat, Julie Larcade, Marion Masclef-Imbert, Blandine Pastor-Diez, Jean-Charles Picaud
Summary: This cohort study aimed to evaluate the impact of an individualised nutritional care approach combining standardised fortification with adjustable fortification on postnatal growth and body composition in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants. The study found that the individualised nutritional care approach prevented postnatal weight loss in most infants, limited length growth deficit, and supported excellent head circumference growth.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jean-Christophe Roze, Mickael Hartweg, Laure Simon, Helene Billard, Yipu Chen, Sean Austin, Cecile Boscher, Thomas Moyon, Dominique Darmaun, Clara L. Garcia Rodenas, Clair-Yves Boquien
Summary: This study explored the impact of HMOs on growth and neurodevelopment in preterm infants. The findings showed that HMO concentrations decreased with advancing postnatal age. Total HMOs were positively correlated with neonatal length growth. Among Secretor(+) Lewis(+) mothers, LNFP-III was significantly associated with neurodevelopmental scores at 2 years.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Penelope Reimers, Kiersten Israel-Ballard, Lenore Spies, Frank Tanser, Ibou Thior, W. Scott Gordon, Anna Coutsoudis
JAIDS-JOURNAL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES
(2016)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
A. DeMarchis, K. Israel-Ballard, Kimberly Amundson Mansen, C. Engmann
JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Brodie Daniels, Stefan Schmidt, Tracy King, Kiersten Israel-Ballard, Kimberly Amundson Mansen, Anna Coutsoudis
Article
Pediatrics
Brodie Daniels, Anna Coutsoudis, Chloe Autran, Kimberly Amundson Mansen, Kiersten Israel-Ballard, Lars Bode
PAEDIATRICS AND INTERNATIONAL CHILD HEALTH
(2017)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jayashree Mondkar, Ruchika Chugh Sachdeva, Sunita Shanbhag, Aisha Khan, Minu Manuhar Sinha, Rajib Dasgupta, Kiersten Israel-Ballard, Vandana Sabharwal
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2018)
Article
Pediatrics
Shelley Brandstetter, Kimberly Mansen, Alessandra DeMarchis, Nga Nguyen Quyhn, Cyril Engmann, Kiersten Israel-Ballard
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2018)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ruchika Chugh Sachdeva, Jayashree Mondkar, Sunita Shanbhag, Minu Manuhar, Aisha Khan, Rajib Dasgupta, Kiersten Israel-Ballard
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2019)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elizabeth Wambui Kimani-Murage, Milka Njeri Wanjohi, Eva Watiri Kamande, Teresia Njoki Macharia, Elizabeth Mwaniki, Taddese Zerfu, Abdhalah Ziraba, Juliana Waithera Muiruri, Betty Samburu, Allan Govoga, Laura Wangui Kiige, Thomas Ngwiri, Waithira Mirie, Rachel Musoke, Kimberly Amundson-Mansen, Kiersten Israel-Ballard
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2019)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kiersten Israel-Ballard, Jessica Cohen, Kimberly Mansen, Michael Parker, Cyril Engmann, Maureen Kelley
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH
(2019)
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Natalie Shenker
LANCET CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Nursing
Kimberly Mansen, Tuan T. Nguyen, Nga Q. Nguyen, Chung T. Do, Hoang T. Tran, Nga T. Nguyen, Roger Mathisen, Vinh D. Nguyen, Yen T. K. Ngo, Kiersten Israel-Ballard
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Natalie Shenker, Marta Staff, Amy Vickers, Joao Aprigio, Satish Tiwari, Sushma Nangia, Ruchika Chugh Sachdeva, Vanessa Clifford, Anna Coutsoudis, Penny Reimers, Kiersten Israel-Ballard, Kimberly Mansen, Radmila Mileusnic-Milenovic, Aleksandra Wesolowska, Johannes B. van Goudoever, Mohammadbagher Hosseini, Daniel Klotz, Anne Hagen Grovslien, Gillian Weaver
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic posed challenges to human milk banks worldwide. Through the efforts of a Virtual Collaborative Network, data and experiences from individual milk banks during the pandemic were collected and analyzed, providing guidance and recommendations for future services.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2021)
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Maryanne T. Perrin, Bruna Gutierrez dos Santos, Kimberly Mansen, Kiersten Israel-Ballard
JORNAL DE PEDIATRIA
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Penelope Reimers, Kiersten Israel-Ballard, Marlies Craig, Lenore Spies, Ibou Thior, Frank Tanser, Anna Coutsoudis
