The Impact of the Postpartum “Doing-the-Month” Practice on Human Milk Microbiota: A Pilot Study in Taiwan

Human milk microorganisms could benefit the healthy development of the immune system in infants. In Asia, the practice of “doing-the-month” indicates a month-long period of postpartum recuperation for new mothers. This is composed of cultural practices, traditional beliefs, behavioral, dietary, and...

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Main Authors: Po-Wen Chen, Yu-Hsien Kuo, Yi-Ling Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/9/1283