Human milk composition differs by maternal BMI in the first 9 months postpartum.

Background: Studies indicate that maternal weight status modulates human milk composition; however, results are conflicting.

Objectives: Our objective was to examine the relation between maternal body composition and human milk macronutrients and bioactive components and also their association with infant daily intakes and body composition.

Methods: Human milk samples were obtained from a longitudinal study (NCT01131117) in normal weight (NW: 18.

Obesity Status Affects the Relationship Between Protein Intake and Insulin Sensitivity in Late Pregnancy.

The purpose of this study was to determine the associations between amount and type of dietary protein intake and insulin sensitivity in late pregnancy, in normal weight and overweight women (29.8 ± 0.2 weeks gestation, = 173).