2023
Infant factors that impact the ecology of human milk secretion and composition—a report from “Breastmilk Ecology: Genesis of Infant Nutrition (BEGIN)” Working Group 3
Krebs N, Belfort M, Meier P, Mennella J, O’Connor D, Taylor S, Raiten D. Infant factors that impact the ecology of human milk secretion and composition—a report from “Breastmilk Ecology: Genesis of Infant Nutrition (BEGIN)” Working Group 3. American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition 2023, 117: s43-s60. PMID: 37173060, PMCID: PMC10356564, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.01.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFetal growth restrictionHuman milkRecreational drug useComposition of human milkLactating parentsPreterm birthGrowth restrictionInfant factorsHuman milk microbiomeInfant phenotypeAutocrine/paracrine mechanismDuration of lactationInfant intakeGroup 3Milk removalInfantsDrug useGestationSecretory activityMultiple mechanismsMilk volumeBreastmilkMilk microbiomeMilk compositionLactate
2022
Dilemmas in initiation of very preterm infant enteral feeds—when, what, how?
Patel A, Taylor S. Dilemmas in initiation of very preterm infant enteral feeds—when, what, how? Journal Of Perinatology 2022, 43: 108-113. PMID: 36447040, DOI: 10.1038/s41372-022-01564-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVery preterm infantsPreterm infantsOwn milkIntensive care unit assessmentsVery preterm deliveryMother's own milkLimited clinical evidenceEvidence-based approachEnteral nutritionPreterm deliveryEnteral feedingEnteral feedsClinical evidenceFeed initiationPreclinical studiesInfantsEvidence-informed approachLimited generalizabilityFeedingNutritional decisionsInitiationColostrumHuman Milk Fortification: A Practical Analysis of Current Evidence
Bergner EM, Taylor SN, Gollins LA, Hair AB. Human Milk Fortification: A Practical Analysis of Current Evidence. Clinics In Perinatology 2022, 49: 447-460. PMID: 35659096, DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2022.02.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDonor human milkHuman milkLow birth weight infantsPasteurized donor human milkMulti-nutrient fortifierBirth weight infantsVolume of feedingAppropriate fortificationWeight infantsPreterm infantsClinical controversiesHM fortificationCurrent evidenceInfantsCritical periodFortificationMilkFortifier
2020
Concentrating human milk: an innovative point-of-care device designed to increase human milk feeding options for preterm infants
Schinkel ER, Nelson ER, Young BE, Bernstein RM, Taylor SN, Brown LD, Hay WW, Brown KJ, Prenni J. Concentrating human milk: an innovative point-of-care device designed to increase human milk feeding options for preterm infants. Journal Of Perinatology 2020, 41: 582-589. PMID: 33060780, PMCID: PMC9848740, DOI: 10.1038/s41372-020-00820-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCertain bioactive componentsPreterm infantsHuman milk nutrientsNeonatal nutritionFeeding neonatesHuman milkFeeding optionsBaseline samplesEvidence baseHM samplesCare devicesBioactive levelsFurther studiesBioactive componentsMilk nutrientsRaw milk samplesMilk samplesOsmotic devicesNeonatesOptionsEffect of timeInfantsPromising optionSafety Aspects of a Randomized Clinical Trial of Maternal and Infant Vitamin D Supplementation by Feeding Type Through 7 Months Postpartum
Wagner CL, Hulsey TC, Ebeling M, Shary JR, Asghari G, Howard CR, Baatz JE, Newton DA, Wahlquist AE, Reed SG, Taylor SN, Lawrence RA, Hollis BW. Safety Aspects of a Randomized Clinical Trial of Maternal and Infant Vitamin D Supplementation by Feeding Type Through 7 Months Postpartum. Breastfeeding Medicine 2020, 15: 765-775. PMID: 32915638, PMCID: PMC7757584, DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2020.0056.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIU/dayVitamin D supplementationIU groupVitD sufficiencyD supplementationMonths postpartumTreatment groupsHigh-dose vitamin D supplementationInfant vitamin D supplementationSafety parametersDose vitamin D supplementationCessation of breastfeedingMother-infant pairsSpecific laboratory parametersInfant parametersFull breastfeedingLaboratory parametersPostpartum womenWeeks postpartumClinical trialsMonths 1InfantsPostpartumBreastfeedingCombination feedingHuman milk fortification: the clinician and parent perspectives
Hair AB, Ferguson J, Grogan C, Kim JH, Taylor SN. Human milk fortification: the clinician and parent perspectives. Pediatric Research 2020, 88: 25-29. PMID: 32855509, DOI: 10.1038/s41390-020-1076-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Nutritional Composition and Energy Content of Donor Human Milk: A Systematic Review
Perrin MT, Belfort MB, Hagadorn JI, McGrath JM, Taylor SN, Tosi LM, Brownell EA. The Nutritional Composition and Energy Content of Donor Human Milk: A Systematic Review. Advances In Nutrition 2020, 11: 960-970. PMID: 32119744, PMCID: PMC7360450, DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmaa014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman milkSystematic reviewPreterm infant formulaDonor human milkClinical reference valuesInformation biasNonprofit milk banksPreterm infantsMaternal milkMaternal characteristicsMilk banksInclusion criteriaAmerican AcademyInfant formulaCross-study comparisonsNutritional compositionLower ratesFatVitaminMilkScopus databasesMilk collection methodConclusive evidenceFurther researchEnterocolitisParent and Provider Perspectives on the Imprecise Label of “Human Milk Fortifier” in the NICU
Canvasser J, Hair AB, Kim JH, Taylor SN. Parent and Provider Perspectives on the Imprecise Label of “Human Milk Fortifier” in the NICU. Nutrients 2020, 12: 720. PMID: 32182782, PMCID: PMC7146547, DOI: 10.3390/nu12030720.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman milk fortifierMilk fortifierHuman milk productsImmature gastrointestinal systemCow milk productsMilk productsPreterm infantsCritical careGastrointestinal systemNICU parentsChild healthHealthcare providersProvider perspectivesNICUFortifierClear communicationChildrenUnited States participantsHealthProvidersOnline surveyParentsInfantsCare
2019
Investigation of a Common Clinical Approach to Poor Growth in Preterm Infants
Korff SG, Ross J, Morella K, Taylor SN. Investigation of a Common Clinical Approach to Poor Growth in Preterm Infants. American Journal Of Perinatology 2019, 37: 1462-1466. PMID: 31430817, DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1694724.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight z-scoreZ-scoreClinical approachLow birth weight infantsMCT oilHuman milk fortifierBirth weight infantsLow birth weightElevated energy intakeCommon clinical approachGrowth velocityFormula powderMedium-chain triglyceride oilMilk fortifierWeight infantsCohort studyPreterm infantsBirth weightHuman milkEnergy intakeInfantsPostinterventionDaysPoor growthFortifier
2014
Early enteral feeding in very low birth weight infants
Hamilton E, Massey C, Ross J, Taylor S. Early enteral feeding in very low birth weight infants. Early Human Development 2014, 90: 227-230. PMID: 24612934, DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2014.02.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly enteral feedingEnteral feedingVLBW infantsPN daysLow birth weight preterm infantsBirth weight preterm infantsLow birth weight infantsDeath incidenceFirst enteral feedingIncidence of NECParenteral nutrition daysBirth weight infantsWeight preterm infantsImprovement initiativesQuality improvement projectQuality improvement initiativesWeight infantsPreterm infantsGestational ageMedian timeNutrition daysRetrospective studyBirth weightFeed initiationEarly feeding
2009
Intestinal Permeability in Preterm Infants by Feeding Type: Mother's Milk Versus Formula
Taylor SN, Basile LA, Ebeling M, Wagner CL. Intestinal Permeability in Preterm Infants by Feeding Type: Mother's Milk Versus Formula. Breastfeeding Medicine 2009, 4: 11-15. PMID: 19196035, PMCID: PMC2932544, DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2008.0114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFirst postnatal monthPreterm infantsIntestinal permeabilityHuman milkPostnatal monthMannitol ratioMother's milkDay 7Lactulose/mannitol ratioFormula-fed infantsDose-related mannerPostnatal day 7Low intestinal permeabilityEnteral feedingMannitol administrationNutritional agentsUrinary measurementsDay 14InfantsDay 30Majority of feedingsStudy periodTime pointsComplete study periodMonths
2006
Vitamin D Status as Related to Race and Feeding Type in Preterm Infants
Taylor SN, Wagner CL, Fanning D, Quinones L, Hollis BW. Vitamin D Status as Related to Race and Feeding Type in Preterm Infants. Breastfeeding Medicine 2006, 1: 156-163. PMID: 17661592, DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2006.1.156.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVitamin D statusVitamin D intakeD statusPreterm infantsBreast milkD intakeWhite infantsDay 28Day 14Worse vitamin D statusFirst monthBlack preterm infantsEnteral nutritional supportVitamin D deficiencyBreast milk intakeD deficiencyEnteral nutritionNutritional supportVitamin DVitamin D.High prevalenceBlack infantsMilk intakeDay 7InfantsThe Effect of High-Dose Vitamin D Supplementation on Serum Vitamin D Levels and Milk Calcium Concentration in Lactating Women and Their Infants
Basile LA, Taylor SN, Wagner CL, Horst RL, Hollis BW. The Effect of High-Dose Vitamin D Supplementation on Serum Vitamin D Levels and Milk Calcium Concentration in Lactating Women and Their Infants. Breastfeeding Medicine 2006, 1: 27-35. PMID: 17661558, DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2006.1.27.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBone Density Conservation AgentsCalciumCreatinineDietary SupplementsDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansInfantInfant Nutritional Physiological PhenomenaInfant, NewbornLactationMaternal Nutritional Physiological PhenomenaMilk, HumanNutritional RequirementsNutritional StatusProspective StudiesVitamin DVitamin D DeficiencyConceptsVitamin D statusMilk calcium concentrationD statusBreast milkVitamin DDay regimenIU/day vitamin DHigh-dose vitamin D supplementationBreast-milk calcium concentrationHigh-dose vitamin DImproved vitamin D statusMaternal vitamin D statusOptimal vitamin D statusSerum vitamin D levelsUrinary Ca/Cr ratioCa/Cr ratioCalcium concentrationInfant serum levelsVitamin D doseVitamin D levelsVitamin D supplementationEvidence of toxicityD regimenD supplementationAdverse events