Do changes in pattern of breast usage alter the baby's nutrient intake?
Twelve mother/baby pairs took part in a study of the difference in effect of two patterns of breast feeding--either feeding at one breast or at two breasts during a feed. Baseline measures were taken at 4 weeks, and the test patterns of feeding were followed for a week each, in random order. The two patterns of feeding led to differences in milk volume intake and mean feed fat concentration, but not in the baby's net fat intake per 24 h. The results indicate that the breast-fed baby can regulate his fat intake quickly and thus mothers should be encouraged to practice "baby-led" feeding.
Woolridge
M W
MW
Institute of Child Health, University of Bristol, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, UK.
Ingram
J C
JC
Baum
J D
JD
D001942:Breast Feeding; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000032:analysis; D004435:Eating; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007227:Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008895:Milk, Human / Q000032:analysis; D011897:Random Allocation
D004041:Dietary Fats