@ISRHML

Nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of excellence in research and the dissemination of research findings in the field of human milk and lactation.

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🆕 Day tickets are now available for #ISRHML2026! Can't make the full conference? Pick the day that fits your interests and join us in Munich, 8–11 Oct. 👉 isrhml-congress.org/registra… #HumanMilk #lactation #breastfeedingresearch
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📷 Just two weeks to go! The 23rd ISRHML Conference is coming up soon in Munich. Are you ready? All key info for your stay – programme, sessions, venue & practical details – is available here: isrhml-congress.org See you in Munich! #ISRHML2026 #HumanMilkResearch
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🧠🔬 Stress, not mild COVID-19, was linked to higher EBV IgG levels in breastfeeding mothers during the pandemic. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4228… #Trainee #ISRHML #TIG #MaternalHealth #Postpartum #Immunology #Breastfeeding

Relationships Among Maternal Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies, COVID-19, and Stress in Mothers up to...

Results suggest that EBV IgG relative concentrations were elevated across sample participants by stress, but not by the relatively mild cases of COVID-19 the mothers experienced.

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🤱📊 Breastfeeding success depends on more than motivation. New research from Brazil highlights how economic, healthcare, and social barriers affect exclusive breastfeeding and suggests targeted social support programs can help improve outcomes. link.springer.com/article/10… #Trainee

Barriers to breastfeeding and targeted breastfeeding social transfer programs in São Paulo, Brazil:...

International Breastfeeding Journal - Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is recommended for the first six months of life, yet only 48% of infants under six months are exclusively breastfed worldwide....

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🍼📊 Simpler can be better! A pooled analysis found that human milk sodium (Na) alone reliably measures secretory activation in mothers of preterm infants, with no added benefit from the Na ratio. nature.com/articles/s41390-0…

Mothers’ milk Na without Na:K ratio detects secretory activation in mothers of preterm infants

Pediatric Research - Mothers’ milk Na without Na:K ratio detects secretory activation in mothers of preterm infants

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🐦 Early Bird ends 31 July! Join the 23rd ISRHML Congress in Munich (8–11 Oct 2026) Theme: Past, Present & Future: Maternal-Infant Health, Human Milk & Lactation Science Register now: isrhml-congress.org #ISRHML2026 #HumanMilkResearch #HumanMilkScience #Lactation #Breastfeed
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🍼🦷 Human milk does more than nourish infants, it may also shape the oral microbiome! 🔗 frontiersin.org/journals/cel… #TraineeThursday #ISRHML #HumanMilk #Microbiome #InfantHealth

Frontiers | Concentrations of selected human milk components influence the infant oral microbiome...

BackgroundHuman milk is characterised by its complex composition, consisting of nutrient and bioactive components that play a crucial role in infant health. ...

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🤱 Mothers in Vientiane want to exclusively breastfeed but face barriers like C-sections, work challenges, formula convenience, low milk supply concerns, and inconsistent health advice. link.springer.com/article/10…

“People who have money feed formula to their infants”: a qualitative study of exclusive breastfee...

BMC Public Health - The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life as the optimal way of feeding infants. Breastfeeding rates vary widely by...

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🍼 Breast milk sugars (HMOs) vary based on genetics and birth conditions. In a multi-ethnic Asian cohort, ~70% of mothers were “secretors” (linked to FUT2 genetics 🧬), shaping key HMOs like 2’-FL. Preterm birth also altered early milk composition. frontiersin.org/journals/nut…

Frontiers | Human milk oligosaccharide composition, concentrations and association with maternal...

PurposeTo investigate the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) composition, longitudinal change and the influence of maternal factors in a multi-ethnic Asian coh...

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🤱 Many newborns need supplementation in their first days of life. This study found that mothers who chose donor human milk over formula felt less stress, better mental well-being, and more peace of mind while establishing breastfeeding 💛 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4200… #Trainee #ISRHML

Providing Choice: Exploring Maternal Perceptions of Infant Feeding When Supplementation Is Required...

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of life. However, many full-term infants require supplementation in the first few days of life, with formula often being the only...

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⏰ Friendly reminder: Today is the LAST day to submit your abstract!If you've been on the fence, consider this your sign. Submit now and secure your spot, we'd love to have you join us. 🙌
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📢 First highlights of the 23rd ISRHML Congress are here! Join leading experts in human milk & lactation science for keynote talks and latest research in clinical, analytical & translational fields. 📲 Explore & register: isrhml-congress.org #ISRHML2026 #HumanMilkScience
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New findings suggest EPA, DHA & AA may protect fetal neurodevelopment from methylmercury exposure ✨ Maternal diet rich in anti-inflammatory fats = potential cognitive protection 👶💙 #Nutrition #Neuroscience #MaternalHealth #TraineeThursday #ISRHML link.springer.com/article/10…

Activation of anti-inflammatory pathways by polyunsaturated fatty acid signaling may protect...

Environmental Health - Mercury is ubiquitous in the environment. Substantial levels of its organic form, methylmercury, pose a risk to fetal neurodevelopment through the maternal diet. Conversely,...

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💡 NEW TECH ALERT: Scientists at USC developed a smart lactation pad that monitors breast milk in real time — detecting medication levels like acetaminophen so parents can make safer feeding decisions.
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Mohamed MA, Nejad SK, Ma H, Al-Shami A, Banks M, Soleimani A, Ong V, Ramos DV, Mousavi MPS. Safer breastfeeding with a wearable sensor for monitoring maternal acetaminophen transfer through breast milk. Device. 2025 Aug 15;3(8):100774. doi: 10.1016/j.device.2025.100774.
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Maternal vitamins A & D ↓, vitamin E ↑ during pregnancy 🤰 in overweight/obese individuals. Despite common vit D deficiency & macrosomia 👶, no link with birth weight found 📊 More research needed #TraineeThursday #ISRHML frontiersin.org/journals/end…

Frontiers | Maternal fat-soluble vitamin trajectories and infant birth weight in individuals with...

BackgroundBirth weight is a strong determinant of long-term metabolic health, with both low birth weight and macrosomia linked to increased cardiometabolic r...

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New WHO-led agenda 🌍 identifies top research priorities for childhood wasting & nutritional oedema 👶. Focus: improving delivery & effectiveness of interventions, not just discovery 📊 #GlobalHealth #TraineeThursday #ISRHML gh.bmj.com/content/10/Suppl_…

A WHO global research priority agenda for wasting and nutritional oedema in infants and children...

Introduction The guideline development process for the WHO guideline on prevention and management of wasting and nutritional oedema highlighted extensive evidence gaps. We, the WHO Steering Committee...

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HMO profiles 🍼 vary by lactation stage & delivery mode. In a China 🇨🇳 cohort, C-section ↓ several HMOs, while higher LSTb linked to ↓ infant eczema 👶. More research needed 📊 #TraineeThursday #ISRHML frontiersin.org/journals/nut…

Frontiers | Characterization of human milk oligosaccharides from Chinese mothers and their associ...

ObjectiveThis study investigated how HMO profiles in Chinese mothers’ milk are affected by lactation stage and delivery mode (C-section vs. vaginal).Study de...

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Breastfeeding 🤱 in Lao PDR 🇱🇦 remains low. Our study shows maternal health 💪, occupation 💼 & prenatal intention 💭 influence breastfeeding at 30 days postpartum. More research needed 📊 #TraineeThursday #ISRHML frontiersin.org/journals/glo…

Frontiers | Predictors of breastfeeding among women in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a prospe...

Breastfeeding is a worldwide practice that provides many health benefits for both mothers and babies. However, many women still do not breastfeed for the rec...

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📢 First highlights of the 23rd ISRHML Congress are here! Join leading experts in human milk & lactation science for keynote talks and latest research in clinical, analytical & translational fields. 📲 Explore & register: isrhml-congress.org #ISRHML2026 #HumanMilkScience
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Low-SES mothers of color had 90% lower odds of breastfeeding at discharge vs. high-SES white mothers — and stress, social support & employment didn't explain the gap. Race + SES together drive breastfeeding inequity. Systemic change is needed. 🤱 journals.sagepub.com/doi/ful…

Educational and Racial Disparities in Breastfeeding: Associations with Work Status, Social Support,...

Objective: Addressing the need to further characterize socioeconomic status (SES) to understand its influence on breastfeeding, we sought to identify patterns o...

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