Study Links Postnatal Depression‑Related Breast‑Milk Changes to Brain Development in Mice
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A study published in Cell examined the effects of postnatal depression on breast milk. Researchers found that milk from depressed mothers contains vesicles rich in micro-RNA. These substances may alter how the brain grows in offspring. This research was conducted using mice. The findings suggest a need for early mental health support for mothers.
Research published in Cell suggests that micro‑RNA‑rich vesicles in breast milk from depressed mothers may alter brain growth in offspring, underscoring the need for early mental‑health support.