Human Milk Sodium and Potassium as Markers of Mastitis in Mothers of Preterm Infants

This prospective longitudinal study examined changes in milk sodium concentration (Na) and sodium:potassium ratio (Na:K), microbiological culture, milk production, and breast health in relation to mastitis after preterm birth.

Citation:
Perrella SL, Anderton-May EL, McLoughlin G, Lai CT, Simmer KN, Geddes DT. Human Milk Sodium and Potassium as Markers of Mastitis in Mothers of Preterm Infants. Breastfeed Med. 2022;17(12):1003-10.

Keywords:
mastitis preterm milk composition; milk production

Abstract:
This prospective longitudinal study examined changes in milk sodium concentration (Na) and sodium:potassium ratio (Na:K), microbiological culture, milk production, and breast health in relation to mastitis after preterm birth.