The transition to postpartum lactation establishes a state of maternal antiviral resilience
Ariana D. Campbell, Taylor Miller-Ensminger, Montserrat Carolina Arreguin, Elizabeth A. Kennedy, Peter Hewins, Caroline Stickler, Naomi Esterowitz, Madeleine R. Assaad, Kasia M. Kready, Pamela A. Silver, Scott E. Hensley, Kellie A. Jurado
This study shows that postpartum lactation enhances maternal antiviral immunity, improving survival and disease outcomes after influenza infection.
bioRxiv · Oct 10, 2026 · PreprintImmunology