Breastmilk
Breastmilk is the most important gift that you can give your premature infant. Your fresh milk is best for your baby.
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Navigating breastmilk feeding for preterm infants in the NICU – NICUNutrition.com
Facilitating breastfeeding, especially among preterm infants, is key to improve their overall health and well-being.
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Premature infants often receive a combination of breast milk feeds and IV nutrition during the first days after birth.
Donor milk
Donor human milk is a good bridge when a mother is actively pumping and trying to increase her own milk supply.
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Body Composition Measurements
Infant body composition is an outcome of growth associated with long-term health of premature babies.
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Priming the gut microbiome
Human milk diets can jump-start an interaction between the immune system and the gut microbiome of your baby.
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Frequently asked questions
Most frequently asked questions, so everybody benefits.
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Resources to support parents of preterm infants
Helpful books and websites
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Learning materials for NICU staff and families
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