Journal article

The Impact of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on Human Milk Metabolic Hormones: A Systematic Review

MA Suwaydi, X Zhou, SL Perrella, ME Wlodek, CT Lai, Z Gridneva, DT Geddes

Nutrients | Published : 2022

Abstract

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common pregnancy complication with short- and long-term health consequences for the infant and mother. Breastfeeding is the recommended mode of feeding as it offers an opportunity to reduce the risk of GDM consequences, likely partially mediated through changes in human milk (HM) composition. This review systematically reviewed 12 identified studies that investigated the impact of GDM on concentrations of HM metabolic hormones. Meta-analysis was not possible due to significant heterogeneity in study designs and hormone measurement techniques. The risk of bias was assessed using the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) tool. The methodolog..

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