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KEY POINTS 1. Human milk is an important source of nutrients, immunologic factors, and pre- and probiotic factors for preterm and critically ill infants for up to 6 months after birth. 2. Human milk has positive effects on enhanced maturation…
KEY POINTS 1. The female breast develops with chronologic maturation, during pregnancy, and with major physiologic/endocrine changes in preparation for lactation after delivery. 2. Care providers need to begin preparing pregnant women for lactation during antenatal visits by providing information…