# How human milk shapes the gut microbiota in preterm infants: potential for optimizing early-life microbial development

## TL;DR

Breast milk helps shape the gut microbiota in preterm infants, with direct breastfeeding being especially beneficial for gut health.

## Contribution

The study highlights how feeding practices and antibiotics influence microbial sharing in preterm infants.

## Key findings

- Breast milk significantly shapes the gut microbiota in preterm infants.
- Direct breastfeeding promotes better gut health compared to other feeding practices.

## Abstract

Breast milk plays a crucial role in shaping the gut microbiota of preterm infants, with significant microbial sharing influenced by feeding practices and antibiotics, highlighting the benefits of direct breastfeeding for gut health.