Breastfeeding and Health Benefits for the Mother-Infant Dyad: A Perspective on Human Milk Microbiota

Emerging evidence highlights breastfeeding as a biologically active intervention that provides extensive clinical benefits for both infants and mothers. The composition of human milk, rich in bioactive components, is examined for its role in shaping and modulating the infant gut microbiome. Further research is needed to validate the interactions between breastfeeding, gut microbiota, immune system development, and disease prevention with the goal of optimizing health outcomes at both individual and population levels.