Breastfeeding and neonatal neurodevelopment: a perspective from brain-gut axis

VernacularTitle:脑肠轴视角下的母乳喂养与新生儿神经发育
Author: Rui YANG ¹ ; Danqi CHEN ; Xinfen XU
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1. 浙江大学医学院护理系，杭州　310006
Keywords: Breast feeding; Gastrointestinal microbiome; Brain; Child development
From: Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2021;24(7):535-538
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Breast milk is the optimal source of nutrition for newborns, and it can bring them important nutritional and neurodevelopmental benefits. Studies have shown bidirectional interactions between the brain and gut flora, which started during the embryonic period. Breastfeeding may play a positive role in neonatal neurodevelopment through gut flora. We outline the effects of breast milk on the neurodevelopment of newborns from the perspective of brain-gut axis to better understanding the benefits of breastfeeding.