Implication of Bariatric Surgery for Breastfeeding: Maternal Nutrition, Milk Composition, and Milk Production - A Care Guide Review for Registered Dietitians and Lactation Consultants

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  • June 23, 2021
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  • Sha, Yue
    • Affiliation: Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Nutrition
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  • Breastfeeding is a norm for a woman who is generally healthy. According to WHO, CDC and AAP, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for infants aged 0-6 months. Given the dramatically increased prevalence of obesity and subsequent bariatric surgery in the United States and the patients’ rising concerns to sustain breastfeeding, researchers identified maternal nutrition, breast milk production and its nutrient composition as the most concerning aspects, which will be covered in detail in the paper. Both obesity and bariatric surgery might be negatively associated with breastfeeding, yet a better lactation outcome is still achievable with professional assistance, particularly from RDs and IBCLCs. Yet there’s limited accessible compiled resources in the field, it’s imperative to have such guidelines to serve as a reference for healthcare professionals (RD, IBCLC, etc.) who are responsible for providing evidence-based nutrition support and lactation assistance for breastfeeding parents who have undergone bariatric surgery.
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  • Wasser, Heather
    • Affiliation: Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Nutrition
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  • Master of Public Health
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  • 2021
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