Characterization of human milk oligosaccharides from Chinese mothers and their association with delivery mode and infant eczema (opens in new tab)

ObjectiveThis study investigated how HMO profiles in Chinese mothers’ milk are affected by lactation stage and delivery mode (C-section vs. vaginal).Study designThe study was based on a cross-sectional multi-center human milk study in China. Twenty-four HMOs were quantified using UPLC/MS/MS, and statistical tools were used to identify profiles and clusters of HMOs. The relationship between HMO concentrations, delivery mode and infant eczema was explored at each lactation stage.ResultsThe stud...