Composition of breast milk of lactating adolescents in function of time of lactation

The aim of this study was to evaluate the composition of breast milk of lactating adolescents in function of lactation time. Methods: We followed 51 lactating adolescents, between the 6th and 14th weeks postpartum (WPP). The determination of fat, protein and lactose in milk were conducted, respectiv...

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Main Authors: Kallyne Bolognini Pereira, Vilma Blondet de Azeredo, Camila Barros da Sileira, Liliana Magnago Pedruzzi
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Language:English
Published: Arán Ediciones, S. L. 2013-12-01
Series:Nutrición Hospitalaria
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author Kallyne Bolognini Pereira
Vilma Blondet de Azeredo
Camila Barros da Sileira
Liliana Magnago Pedruzzi
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Vilma Blondet de Azeredo
Camila Barros da Sileira
Liliana Magnago Pedruzzi
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description The aim of this study was to evaluate the composition of breast milk of lactating adolescents in function of lactation time. Methods: We followed 51 lactating adolescents, between the 6th and 14th weeks postpartum (WPP). The determination of fat, protein and lactose in milk were conducted, respectively, by the methods of Lucas, Lowry and Perry & Doan. Micronutrients were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Data was presented by the mean and standard error. ANOVA with repeated measures was used and Tukey as post test. It was accepted a significance level of 5%. Results: There was a significant reduction (P<0.05) in protein content during the postpartum weeks studied (6th: 16.6 ± 1.1; 10th: 13.7 ± 1.0; 14th WPP: 12.3 ± 1.1 g/day). The lactose (6th: 60.2 ± 1.9; 10th: 60.4 ± 2.6; 14th WPP: 65.1 ± 4.0 g/day) and fat (6th: 41.6 ± 3.3; 10th: 36.2 ± 3.4; 14th WPP: 31.5 ± 9.0 g/day) concentration remained unaffected. The zinc concentration in the breast milk was lower than that is commonly found in literature (mean 1.16 mg/day). The copper, iron, calcium and phosphorus concentration was sufficient to meet the needs of the infants between 0 and 6 months old. Conclusion: The lactation period did not influence the concentration of micronutrients, lactose and lipids, but there is a reduction on protein of the breast milk. In spite of the reducing concentration of protein, it is sufficient to meet the needs of infants from 0 to 6 months old.
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spelling doaj.art-82d2e6358378440fb7986e1b230d100e2022-12-21T22:55:21ZengArán Ediciones, S. L.Nutrición Hospitalaria0212-16112013-12-012861971197610.3305/nh.2013.28.6.6909S0212-16112013000600028Composition of breast milk of lactating adolescents in function of time of lactationKallyne Bolognini PereiraVilma Blondet de Azeredo0Camila Barros da Sileira1Liliana Magnago Pedruzzi2School of NutritionConselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)The aim of this study was to evaluate the composition of breast milk of lactating adolescents in function of lactation time. Methods: We followed 51 lactating adolescents, between the 6th and 14th weeks postpartum (WPP). The determination of fat, protein and lactose in milk were conducted, respectively, by the methods of Lucas, Lowry and Perry & Doan. Micronutrients were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Data was presented by the mean and standard error. ANOVA with repeated measures was used and Tukey as post test. It was accepted a significance level of 5%. Results: There was a significant reduction (P<0.05) in protein content during the postpartum weeks studied (6th: 16.6 ± 1.1; 10th: 13.7 ± 1.0; 14th WPP: 12.3 ± 1.1 g/day). The lactose (6th: 60.2 ± 1.9; 10th: 60.4 ± 2.6; 14th WPP: 65.1 ± 4.0 g/day) and fat (6th: 41.6 ± 3.3; 10th: 36.2 ± 3.4; 14th WPP: 31.5 ± 9.0 g/day) concentration remained unaffected. The zinc concentration in the breast milk was lower than that is commonly found in literature (mean 1.16 mg/day). The copper, iron, calcium and phosphorus concentration was sufficient to meet the needs of the infants between 0 and 6 months old. Conclusion: The lactation period did not influence the concentration of micronutrients, lactose and lipids, but there is a reduction on protein of the breast milk. In spite of the reducing concentration of protein, it is sufficient to meet the needs of infants from 0 to 6 months old.http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0212-16112013000600028&lng=en&tlng=enLactanciaAdolescenciaSemanas después del partoNutrientes
spellingShingle Kallyne Bolognini Pereira
Vilma Blondet de Azeredo
Camila Barros da Sileira
Liliana Magnago Pedruzzi
Composition of breast milk of lactating adolescents in function of time of lactation
Nutrición Hospitalaria
Lactancia
Adolescencia
Semanas después del parto
Nutrientes
title Composition of breast milk of lactating adolescents in function of time of lactation
title_full Composition of breast milk of lactating adolescents in function of time of lactation
title_fullStr Composition of breast milk of lactating adolescents in function of time of lactation
title_full_unstemmed Composition of breast milk of lactating adolescents in function of time of lactation
title_short Composition of breast milk of lactating adolescents in function of time of lactation
title_sort composition of breast milk of lactating adolescents in function of time of lactation
topic Lactancia
Adolescencia
Semanas después del parto
Nutrientes
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