Breast milk has many nutrients and immune factors that are important for the baby’s health and growth. These include lipids, proteins/peptides, growth factors, antibodies, and Human Milk Oligosaccharides.
About this Study
In this study we aim to investigate if there are differences in the breast milk composition and stool
microbiome of mothers with IBD compared to mothers without IBD, as well as whether and how these differences could correlate with infant growth and development.
What does it involve?
Participants will complete online questionnaires (expected to take 15-20 min each) throughout the 12 month course of the study. As well, if participants are willing and able to, we ask them to provide samples of their breast milk at five different times, when your infant is 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months old (about 15 min). Participants will also be asked to provide stool samples, both maternal stool samples (in Trimester 3, 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month and 12 months post partum) and infant stool samples (at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months old). We will also ask for your consent to collect information about your infant’s growth and overall health.
The Principal Investigator for this study is Dr. Vivian Huang, 416-586-4800 ext. 2475.
How can you participate?
If you are interested in joining this study or in learning more about this study, please click this button or fill out the form below and we can provide you with more details!
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