Human Milk Sodium and Potassium as Markers of Mastitis in Mothers of Preterm Infants
Sharon L. Perrella, Emma-Lee Anderton-May, Grace C. McLoughlin, Ching Tat Lai, Karen Simmer, Donna T. Geddes
Abstract
POC testing of milk Na and/or Na:K may offer a useful indicator of breast health. Mastitis may cause an acute reduction in milk production regardless of the presence of culture-positive infection.
Topics & Concepts
MastitisMedicineBreast milkBreastfeedingLactationAnimal scienceObstetricsStaphylococcus epidermidisPregnancyStaphylococcus aureusPediatricsBiologyGeneticsBacteriaBiochemistryPathologyBreastfeeding Practices and InfluencesInfant Nutrition and HealthMilk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows