Publications by authors named "Ana Raquel Carvalho"

Background: Breast milk feeding (BMF) improved neurodevelopment in children born very preterm (VPT, <32 weeks of gestation), but knowledge about its effect on other mental health outcomes remains limited.

Objective: To estimate the association of BMF practices with behavioral and emotional problems at preschool age in children born VPT.

Methods: We studied 263 children born VPT during 2011-12 and enrolled in the Portuguese EPICE cohort.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ana Raquel Carvalho"

  • Ana Raquel Carvalho's recent research primarily investigates the impact of breast milk feeding practices on the behavioral and emotional outcomes of children born very preterm (VPT).
  • The study, published in "Early Human Development," focuses on a cohort of 263 children born before 32 weeks of gestation, aiming to fill the gap in understanding how breast milk feeding affects mental health beyond neurodevelopment.
  • The findings suggest significant associations between breast milk feeding and improved behavioral and emotional health in preschool-age children born VPT, highlighting the importance of BMF practices in early child development.