Antibiotics are by far the most common medications prescribed for children. Recent
epidemiological data suggests an association between early antibiotic use and disease …

The nutritional requirements of preterm infants are unique and challenging to meet in
neonatal care, yet crucial for their growth, development and health. Normally, the gut …

Breast milk components contribute to the infant's immune development and protection, and
among other immune factors, immunoglobulins (Igs) are the most studied. The presence of …

Human Milk (HM) is the best source for newborn nutrition until at least six months; it exerts
anti-inflammatory and anti-infective functions, promotes immune system formation and …

Abstract Purpose of Review Breast milk (BM) is a peculiar fluid owing unique properties and
resulting the ideal food during early neonatal period. As widely known, it can improve the …

Human milk pasteurization: benefits and risks : Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition &
Metabolic Care Human milk pasteurization: benefits and risks : Current Opinion in Clinical …

The first few hours and days of a newborn's life are a critical window for establishing
lactation and for providing mothers with the support they need to breastfeed successfully (1) …

Studies carried in the last years have revealed that human milk contains a site-specific
microbiota and constitutes a source of potentially beneficial bacteria to the infant gut. Once …

Aim To evaluate whether a strategy of oropharyngeal administration of colostrum reduces
morbidity and mortality in very preterm infants. Methods A total of 260 neonates with …

Supplementation with probiotics in preterm infants reduces necrotizing enterocolitis and
sepsis. Bovine lactoferrin is a promising supplement that may further reduce disease …