Abstract
Human breast milk plays a vital role in infant growth after delivery up to 6 months. At the same time personal diet of mothers will shows some impact on both of them (Infant and mother). This study developed a comprehensive questionnaire to investigate various maternal health behaviors, dietary habits and infant care practices among pregnant women and to understand the relationship between these factors and the biochemical composition of breast milk. The questionnaire was designed to capture demographic data, pregnancy complications, dietary preferences, supplement usage, breastfeeding awareness and sleep patterns. The survey revealed key trends such as 1) A high prevalence of pregnancies among women of optimal reproductive age (21–30 years), 2) Widespread non-vegetarian food consumption and 3) Substantial use of supplements. Additionally, the questionnaire highlighted a significant gap in awareness regarding the benefits of breastfeeding and colostrum. Importantly, this data was then correlated with biochemical analysis of breast milk, focusing on variations in the nutrient content, including fat, lactose and mineral composition. By linking the survey responses to the biochemical analysis, this study demonstrates how maternal diet, supplementation and health behaviors impact the quality of breast milk, which in turn may affect infant health outcomes. The findings from both the survey and the biochemical analysis suggest that targeted health interventions, including improving maternal education on breastfeeding and nutritional habits, are essential for enhancing maternal and infant health.
Keywords:- Infant, Human Breast Milk, Maternal Diet, Food Habits.
V. Krupa Satyavedam1*, Preeti Sharma2