Composition of breast milk of lactating adolescents in function of time of lactation.

Unlabelled: The aim of this study was to evaluate the composition of breast milk of lactating adolescents in function of lactation time.

Methods: We followed 51 lactating adolescents, between the 6th and 14th weeks postpartum (WPP). The determination of fat, protein and lactose in milk were conducted, respectively, by the methods of Lucas, Lowry and Perry & Doan.

[Nutritional status of lactanting adolescents in different postpartum weeks].

Purpose: to evaluate changes in the nutritional status of lactating adolescents in different postpartum weeks.

Method: this is an analytical, observational, longitudinal study. Lactating adolescents were followed-up from the 5th to the 15th postpartum week (PPW).