- Define “dysbiosis”
 
- Describe the role of human milk in the development of the gut microbiome
 
- Identify two functions of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in the neonatal gut
 
- List three neonatal comorbidities that can be reduced with an exclusive human milk diet (EHMD)
 
- Discuss the concept of a “dose-response” in relation to using human milk in the preterm infant’s diet
 
Resources
- Download slides (https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/478129/Handout%20-%20Human%20Milk%20Source%20of%20Life.pdf)
 
Target Audience: This 1 hour presentation is designed for the healthcare professional caring for premature infants.