Article
Nursing
Adriana V. Gaitan, JodiAnne T. Wood, Yingpeng Liu, Lipin Ji, Spyros P. Nikas, Alexandros Makriyannis, Carol J. Lammi-Keefe
Summary: This study found correlations between maternal dietary intake of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and the concentrations of fatty acids and derived endocannabinoids in human milk. The inadequate intake of docosahexaenoic acid by participants was highlighted as a concern for infant development.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Liva Aumeistere, Alina Belusko, Inga Ciprovica, Dace Zavadska
Summary: This study found that maternal dietary habits can influence the composition of trans fatty acids in human milk, with higher levels of trans fatty acids found in the milk of mothers with higher intake of dairy products and meat. The research also indicated a moderate association between maternal trans fatty acid intake and the total trans fatty acid level in human milk.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naina Dwivedi, Abbas Ali Mahdi, Sujata Deo
Summary: The present study aimed to assess the safety of infants in North India in relation to the presence of persistent organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in breast milk, which could transfer endocrine-disrupting chemicals to newborns. Samples of colostrum and breast milk were collected and analyzed for pesticide concentration. Results showed that OCPs concentration was higher in breast milk compared to colostrum, indicating an increase in pesticides contamination over lactation. The study also found that women consuming non-vegetarian food had higher exposure to OCPs, and factors such as mother's age, gestational age, and infant birth weight were associated with OCPs levels in colostrum and breast milk. The study highlights the need for regulation and further research on the relationship between pesticide residues in breast milk and maternal and child health.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elena Sinkiewicz-Darol, Urszula Bernatowicz-Lojko, Katarzyna Lubiech, Iwona Adamczyk, Magdalena Twaruzek, Barbara Baranowska, Krzysztof Skowron, Diane L. Spatz
Summary: This study found that milk from tandem breastfeeding mothers had higher fat content, energy value, and total protein concentration compared to milk after weaning, while the carbohydrate content remained stable. The composition of breastmilk changes after weaning to meet the nutritional requirements of the younger child.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ilaria Cicalini, Samanta Moffa, Maria Lucia Tommolini, Silvia Valentinuzzi, Mirco Zucchelli, Ines Bucci, Piero Chiacchiaretta, Antonella Fontana, Luca Federici, Vincenzo De Laurenzi, Piero Del Boccio, Claudia Rossi, Damiana Pieragostino
Summary: This study developed a questionnaire to investigate the eating habits of 109 women during pregnancy and statistically correlated the results with the data obtained by the newborn screening laboratory. The results showed that maternal lifestyle, diet, and drug intake during pregnancy may affect the neonatal metabolic profile, potentially leading to false positive or false negative results in the newborn screening test. The findings highlight the importance of understanding maternal nutrition and lifestyle in preventing misinterpretations of the neonatal metabolic profile, reducing unnecessary stress for newborns and their parents, and limiting costs for the healthcare system.
Article
Nursing
Marina Iacovou, Peter R. Gibson, Jane G. Muir
Summary: Breastfeeding mothers commonly avoid certain foods and beverages postpartum to prevent issues like infantile colic. This dietary change often continues until the infant is around 9 months old.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
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
Nutrition & Dietetics
Francesca Bravi, Matteo Di Maso, Simone R. B. M. Eussen, Carlo Agostoni, Guglielmo Salvatori, Claudio Profeti, Paola Tonetto, Pasqua Anna Quitadamo, Iwona Kazmierska, Elisabetta Vacca, Adriano Decarli, Bernd Stahl, Enrico Bertino, Guido E. Moro, Monica Ferraroni
Summary: The study identified five different dietary patterns in breast milk, which were associated with fatty acids, particularly omega-3 and its subcomponents. The results suggest that maternal dietary habits during breastfeeding may influence human milk composition.
Article
Nursing
Live S. Nordhagen, Vibeke S. Lofsgaard, Milada C. Smastuen, Kari Glavin, Kai-Hakon Carlsen, Monica Hauger Carlsen, Berit Granum, Malen Gubrandsgard, Guttorm Haugen, Gunilla Hedlin, Christine M. Jonassen, Bjorn Nordlund, Eva Maria Rehbinder, Knut Rudi, Carina M. Saunders, Havard O. Skjerven, Anne Cathrine Staff, Cilla Soderhall, Riyas Vettukattil, Hilde Aaneland, Karin C. Lodrup Carlsen
Summary: This study found that 19.8% of breastfeeding women avoided at least one food item during breastfeeding, with cow's milk being the most commonly avoided. Food avoidance was usually due to the child's condition, maternal factors, or lifestyle choices. Food avoidance diets were associated with food allergy and celiac disease in the mother.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rui Hu, Simone R. B. M. Eussen, Femke P. C. Sijtsma, Bianca Papi, Bernd Stahl, Yi Jin, Jing Li, Zhixu Wang
Summary: This study examined dietary patterns among Chinese lactating women and their associations with human milk macronutrient composition. Four dietary patterns were identified, with high proportions of animal and plant-based foods associated with higher fat and lower protein concentrations in colostrum, while different associations were found in mature milk.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Melissa F. Young, Emily C. Faerber, Rukshan V. Mehta, Samriddhi Ranjan, Sweekruthi A. Shetty, Usha Ramakrishnan, Kannan Rangiah, Beena Bose, Sarita Devi, Pratibha Dwarkanath, Anura V. Kurpad, Sunita Taneja, Reynaldo Martorell
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate lactation performance in Indian females and examine the associations between maternal anthropometry (BMI, percentage body fat) and lactation performance. The results showed that most mothers had similar BMI and milk volume and composition to reference values. However, further research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms between maternal body composition and milk volume in populations with a greater burden of underweight and/or obesity.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
H. G. Juncker, E. F. G. Naninck, L. Schipper, P. J. Lucassen, J. B. van Goudoever, S. R. de Rooij, A. Korosi
Summary: Maternal stress in the postpartum period is associated with lower levels of fatty acids in human milk, which may have consequences for child development.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mie Shiraishi, Masayo Matsuzaki, Rina Tsunematsu, Sachi Watanabe, Risa Kobayashi, Megumi Haruna
Summary: The study found that dietary intervention based on the health belief model at one and three months postpartum had a positive impact on nutrient intake and food group consumption at six months postpartum.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jaime Sebastia-Rico, Jose M. Soriano, Jesus Sanchis-Chorda, Miguel Alonso-Calvar, Pedro Lopez-Mateu, David Romero-Garcia, Jose Miguel Martinez-Sanz
Summary: This study describes the dietary habits of elite soccer players and finds associations between dietary habits and competitive level and sex. Male players consume more carbohydrate-rich foods, fermented foods, frozen foods, and red meat compared to female players, while female players consume more lean meats. Younger players tend to consume more carbohydrate-rich foods and frozen foods. Additionally, alcohol consumption is higher in senior players, with males preferring mixed drinks and females preferring beer and wine.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
David Ramiro-Cortijo, Gloria Herranz Carrillo, Andrea Gila-Diaz, Santiago Ruvira, Pratibha Singh, Cheyenne Braojos, Camilia R. Martin, Silvia M. Arribas
Summary: This study evaluated the influence of adherence to the healthy food pyramid, dietary pattern in the Mediterranean region, and maternal body composition on breast milk fatty acid pattern in lactating women. The study found that olive oil consumption was negatively associated with palmitic acid levels in breast milk, while intake of cereals and legumes was positively associated with saturated fatty acids. Intake of proteins and vegetables was positively associated with omega-3 fatty acids and negatively with the omega-6:omega-3 ratio in breast milk. Maternal age and physical activity also had an impact on breast milk fatty acid pattern.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Patricia R. Blank, Gerrit Adrianus van Essen, Raul Ortiz de Lejarazu, Jan Kyncl, Aneta Nitsch-Osuch, Ernest Piotr Kuchar, Oana Falup-Pecurariu, Helena C. Maltezou, Dace Zavadska, Zuzana Kristufkova, George Kassianos
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2018)
Review
Immunology
Zsofia Meszner, Jacek Wysocki, Darko Richter, Dace Zavadska, Inga Ivaskeviciene, Vytautas Usonis, Marko Pokorn, Atanas Mangarov, Ligita Jancoriene, Sorin C. Man, Zuzana Kristufkova, Milos Jesenak, Goran Tesovic, Justyna Pluta, Lara J. Wolfson
EXPERT REVIEW OF VACCINES
(2019)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Liva Aumeistere, Inga Ciprovica, Dace Zavadska, Juris Andersons, Viktors Volkovs, Kristine Celmalniece
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2019)
Article
Pediatrics
Judith Zandstra, Annemarie van de Geer, Michael W. T. Tanck, Diana van Stijn-Bringas Dimitriades, Cathelijn E. M. Aarts, Sanne M. Dietz, Robin van Bruggen, Nina A. Schweintzger, Werner Zenz, Marieke Emonts, Dace Zavadska, Marko Pokorn, Effua Usuf, Henriette A. Moll, Luregn J. Schlapbach, Enitan D. Carrol, Stephane Paulus, Maria Tsolia, Colin Fink, Shunmay Yeung, Chisato Shimizu, Adriana Tremoulet, Rachel Galassini, Victoria J. Wright, Federico Martinon-Torres, Jethro Herberg, Jane Burns, Michael Levin, Taco W. Kuijpers
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2020)
Article
Immunology
David Goldblatt, Andrew Fiore-Gartland, Marina Johnson, Adam Hunt, Christopher Bengt, Dace Zavadska, Hilda Darta Snipe, Jeremy S. Brown, Lesley Workman, Heather J. Zar, David Montefiori, Xiaoying Shen, Peter Dull, Stanley Plotkin, George Siber, Donna Ambrosino
Summary: This study measured immune responses to four COVID-19 vaccines and found a significant correlation between IgG anti-Spike antibodies and neutralization of the virus, as well as protection against infection. The protective threshold for each vaccine was calculated, providing a potential method for evaluating the efficacy of new vaccines.
Article
Immunology
Wilhelm Erber, Farid Khan, Dace Zavadska, Zane Freimane, Gerhard Dobler, Merle M. Boehmer, Luis Jodar, Heinz-Josef Schmitt
Summary: The study found that the VE after 2, 3, and >4 doses of TBE vaccine was high in both Latvia and southern Germany, with little difference regardless of age groups within or outside the vaccination schedule. The results suggest that longer and more flexible booster intervals may be considered for sustainable long-term protection.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Liva Aumeistere, Alina Belusko, Inga Ciprovica, Dace Zavadska
Summary: Studies show that lactating women in Latvia have insufficient intake of essential micronutrients, such as calcium, iron, iodine, and vitamins. This inadequate nutrient intake may impact the composition of breast milk, potentially affecting the nutrient intake of breastfed infants. It is therefore necessary to develop dietary guidelines to improve the diets of lactating women in Latvia.
Article
Immunology
Dace Zavadska, Zane Freimane, Guntis Karelis, Ineta Ermina, Lisa R. Harper, Cody Bender, Pingping Zhang, Frederick J. Angulo, Wilhelm Erber, Antra Bormane, Aija Griskevica, Jennifer C. Moisi, Luis Jodar
Summary: The study found that pediatric TBE vaccines were highly effective in preventing tick-borne encephalitis in children, reducing the number of hospitalized cases.
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Liva Aumeistere, Alina Belusko, Inga Ciprovica, Dace Zavadska
Summary: This study found that maternal dietary habits can influence the composition of trans fatty acids in human milk, with higher levels of trans fatty acids found in the milk of mothers with higher intake of dairy products and meat. The research also indicated a moderate association between maternal trans fatty acid intake and the total trans fatty acid level in human milk.
Proceedings Paper
Food Science & Technology
Liva Aumeistere, Inga Ciprovica, Dace Zavadska, Konstantins Bavrins, Anastasija Borisova
FOODBALT 2019: 13TH BALTIC CONFERENCE ON FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: FOOD. NUTRITION. WELL-BEING.
(2019)
Article
Pediatrics
Dorine Borensztajn, Shunmay Yeung, Nienke N. Hagedoorn, Anda Balode, Ulrich von Both, Enitan D. Carrol, Juan Emmanuel Dewez, Irini Eleftheriou, Marieke Emonts, Michiel van der Flier, Ronald de Groot, Jethro Adam Herberg, Benno Kohlmaier, Emma Lim, Ian Maconochie, Federico Martinon-Torres, Ruud Nijman, Marko Pokorn, Franc Strle, Maria Tsolia, Gerald Wendelin, Dace Zavadska, Werner Zenz, Michael Levin, Henriette A. Moll
BMJ PAEDIATRICS OPEN
(2019)