Study Finds Unexpected Benefits for Babies of Mothers With Gestational Diabetes

Researchers find unique changes in breast milk from mothers with gestational diabetes, potentially influencing infant development.
Study Finds Unexpected Benefits for Babies of Mothers With Gestational Diabetes
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Pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes may produce breast milk with unique properties that could positively influence infant growth and development, according to a new study.

The research, published in JAMA Network Open on Thursday, suggests that breast milk from mothers with gestational diabetes contains distinct metabolites found in higher concentrations that correlate with infant growth patterns, including potential effects on body composition and length.

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