Tiny vesicles in breast milk carry stress signals to the infant brain

Tiny vesicles in breast milk carry stress signals to the infant brain

When a parent experiences an infection while breastfeeding, their body can pass biological stress signals to the newborn through tiny particles hidden in the milk. A recent study reveals that modifying the parent’s environment to be more engaging and supportive can block these stress signals, protecting the infant’s developing brain and future behavior. The research was published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry. Breast milk provides more tha…