Benefits of breast milk importance of human milk and nutrition in neurodevelopmental outcomes

Because of it’s short and long term benefits mother’s own breast milk (MBM) is the optimal feed choice for all infants. The evidence for the importance of MBM in preventing illness and infection and optimising outcomes in vulnerable preterm infants is unequivocal. To gain a deeper understanding of the role of human milk on the neurodevelopment of the preterm infant please watch these video lectures by Professor Nick Embleton